Onyx scores with Newcastle United

Stockton-based Onyx secures managed network custom of North-East club

Onyx Group has bagged a deal to provide Newcastle United Football Club with a managed network solution, extending its long-running relationship with the Premier League outfit.

Stockton-based Onyx is providing a networking solution designed to guarantee the black-and-white-themed club maximum availability and uninterrupted connectivity for press and staff on match days.

The Magpies will also have access to Onyx Group's Onetouch support services, which promises 24/7 monitoring and management of its network and desktop estate.

Neil Stephenson, CEO of Onyx Group, said: "We have a long-term relationship with Newcastle United stretching back many years and we are delighted to renew the services of such a prestigious client. The longevity of our relationship speaks volumes of the exceptional work being carried out by our team and we are looking forward to working together for many years to come."

Daniel Bailey, Head of IT at Newcastle United, added: "Onyx Group have demonstrated the highest levels of IT availability throughout our relationship and have become an integral part of our team. We are passionate about working alongside the best businesses in the region and as the leading supplier of ICT solutions in the North East, we had no hesitation in extending our relationship with Onyx."