DURATA are proud to be playing a lead role in changing the way major players in the data centre industry will network on a well-known football pitch.
Teesside’s specialists in data centres and critical power infrastructure are the headline sponsors at the Kick for a Cause UK Charity Trophy scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
The sold-out event will see 20 companies and organisations, comprising 16 teams and around 130 players, compete at Queens Park Rangers’ Loftus Road stadium for the prize.
There has already been £5,000 raised for charitable partner Save the Children before a ball has even been kicked at the historic White City, London, ground where Rangers legends such as Ray Wilkins, Les Ferdinand, Rodney Marsh and Stanley Bowles shone.
Lewis Cobb, Durata’s head of modular data centre projects, has organised the event along with CBRE’s Fraser Anderson.
And Lewis said: “Durata are keen on sponsoring unique events in the industry and John McGee, Durata’s managing director, wanted to be part of an event that encourages a change in dynamic of how we socialise in the industry.
“Fraser did a smaller version of this event last year and over the last eight months we have developed this tournament into what it is shaping up to be in May.
“We are really looking forward to it taking place and hopefully this will become a legacy event that brings the key players together in one place to help everyone build new relationships and grow new ones.”
The Durata and CBRE powered event is being supported by the other sponsors such as Legrand Data Center Solutions, Ekko Sense AI, Zumtobel Lighting, MJ Quinn, Meesons UK, Principle Cleaning and SDM Fuels.
Among the teams due to compete are Google UK, NTT Global and Digital Realty UK & Ireland as well numerous others who are either playing or donating to the cause.
Lewis said: “The event gives those in the industry a different way to get together. This will provide a personal touch point for those who love football and have commonalities beyond their professional roles.
“Kick for a Cause will break down barriers between companies and personnel. People can get to know each other away from the business world and I firmly believe that is something lacking in our industry, and other industries for that matter.”
Kick for a Cause’s only goals are to bring the data centre industry together and raise money for this year’s charitable partner Save the Children.
Anyone who wants to follow or support the event can find further details on the Linked In page or by donating at www.justgiving.com/page/
