Justin Archer, Network Security Architect at Leaf, Steven Goldblatt, CEO at Leaf, Bryn Cunningham, Head of Operations and Recruitment at Ulster Rugby
Belfast-based IT firm Leaf IT has completed a major digital infrastructure upgrade at Kingspan Stadium.
Ulster Rugby has successfully enhanced its cyber defences through a substantial partnership with Leaf IT, the leading IT company headquartered in Belfast.
The comprehensive network and security upgrade, delivered by Leaf IT, aligns with the club’s goal to modernise the digital infrastructure that supports the day-to-day operations of Kingspan Stadium and ensures smooth matchday experiences.
This investment enables seamless management of matchdays by integrating multiple systems and partners—including broadcasters, streaming services, CCTV, lighting, ticketing, hospitality, and bar and restaurant facilities—into a stable and secure network.
Enhanced firewall security and built-in fail-safes reduce the risk of system outages, ensuring optimal performance across the board.
Steven Goldblatt, Leaf IT Chief Executive, said:
“We are proud to have a longstanding relationship with Ulster Rugby as their outsourced IT Cloud and Infrastructure partner. This project is a key element in that partnership, and we take great pride in playing a critical role in ensuring Kingspan Stadium runs smoothly on matchdays.
“There’s a lot of behind-the-scenes work that goes into delivering a memorable matchday experience for fans, and this upgrade brings Ulster Rugby’s digital infrastructure up to modern standards, capable of handling the increasing demands.”
Bryn Cunningham, Head of Operations and Recruitment at Ulster Rugby, added:
“We are grateful for Leaf IT’s continued support, which ensures Kingspan Stadium remains a world-class venue capable of hosting top-tier rugby fixtures. It’s fantastic to work with a local company on this project, and I encourage other businesses across Ulster to reach out and contribute to the ongoing success of the club.”
In addition to this network and security upgrade, Leaf IT continues to provide Ulster Rugby with IT support, cybersecurity services—including email filtering and disaster recovery solutions—and Microsoft Cloud services for email, intranet, and cloud infrastructure.
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Leaf IT boasts a diverse client portfolio, including George Best Belfast City Airport, Translink, and Bar of Ireland. The company was recently named Cybersecurity Partner of the Year by ConnectWise, out of 44,000 global partners.
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