Football South Australia is pleased to announce the long-term renewal of its partnership with 1Solution, strengthening an established relationship and reinforcing 1Solution as a trusted technology partner to football across South Australia.
The renewed partnership will see 1Solution continue as Football SA’s preferred IT and Telecommunications partner, supporting the organisation’s technology requirements while expanding the relationship beyond Football SA administration and creating greater opportunities for clubs and members across the state.
A key focus of the partnership will be connecting the football community with trusted IT expertise, technology solutions and collective purchasing opportunities. By bringing together the scale of the Football SA network, the partnership aims to create practical benefits and tailored offerings that can support clubs with their own technology needs, while helping clubs access the same level of technology advice and support available to larger organisations.
With technology playing an increasingly important role in the day-to-day operation of sporting organisations, cyber security will also be an important focus of the partnership. Clubs are managing more data, online systems, payments, member information and digital platforms than ever before, making the protection of this information increasingly important.
At the same time, the rapid growth of artificial intelligence is changing the cyber security landscape. AI is providing organisations with new opportunities, but it is also enabling cyber threats to become more sophisticated, targeted and difficult to identify. For sporting clubs that often rely on volunteers and have limited internal IT resources, having access to trusted advice and practical cyber security solutions can play an important role in protecting their people, information and operations.
Football SA CEO Michael Carter said the long-term renewal reflected the strength of the relationship and the confidence both organisations have in its future.
“Technology continues to play an increasingly important role in how we operate and support the game, so having a trusted partner in 1Solution provides us with confidence in that space.
“What is particularly pleasing about this renewal is that the partnership extends beyond Football SA itself. We want to use the scale of our football network to create opportunities for our clubs and members and 1Solution shares that commitment to providing genuine value back into the game.”
1Solution has been a long-standing supporter of football and the broader South Australian sporting community, with a strong history of supporting clubs, organisations and community initiatives.
1Solution's Managing Director George Papathanasiou said the renewed partnership represented a shared commitment to supporting football at every level.
“We’re extremely proud to continue our partnership with Football SA for the long term. Our relationship has always been about more than providing technology services; it is about understanding the organisation, supporting its people and finding ways we can contribute to the wider football community.
“Technology and cyber security are now a fundamental part of running any organisation, regardless of its size. With AI changing the way businesses operate, as well as the way cyber threats can be delivered, it is more important than ever that clubs have access to trusted advice and the right technology to protect their people, information and operations.
“We already have strong relationships within South Australian sport and with many of football clubs and we are excited about creating further opportunities for clubs to access trusted advice, technology solutions and the benefits that can come from being part of the broader Football SA network.
“We want this partnership to be practical and genuinely valuable for clubs. Whether that is helping a club improve its cyber security, review its technology, support its volunteers, or simply understand what solutions are available, our team is here to help.”
Football clubs interested in learning more about the opportunities available through 1Solution are encouraged to register their interest via the link below. The 1Solution team will then make contact to discuss the club’s requirements and the solutions and offers available.