European VAR Econocom tees up partnership with Ryder Cup

The European IT services VAR clinches deal to be official supplier of the 2018 golfing event

Franco-Belgian reseller Econocom has announced that it will be the official supplier of the biennial Ryder Cup golf tournament this year.

The IT services firm stated that it will supply laptops and printing equipment to tournament staff in charge of collating and disseminating data on and off the course at the event in Paris this September.

Robert Bouchard, CEO of Econocom, said: "We are very excited about actively supporting the biggest showpiece event in the world of golf, The Ryder Cup, when it comes to France for the first time in its history later this year.

"As a leading European digital company, we are proud to ensure Ryder Cup Europe delivers a state of-the-art digital experience and thus contribute to the excellence of this unique and truly international sporting occasion."Econocom generates €3bn (£2.6bn) in revenue and boasts over 10,000 staff across 12 European countries. It had an above par 2017, snapping up seven companies across the UK, Germany and France.

It will also be the Presenting Sponsor for the Cup's live on-course radio service, which keeps the 275,000 spectators up-to-date with what's happening on the green.