HP Networking to sponsor Ryder Cup

The Official Networking Sponsor of the 2010 Ryder Cup has been announced as HP, the world's largest technology company.

HP will provide a unified wired and wireless network infrastructure for fast, secure internet access to all of The Ryder Cup complex, including the Tented Village, Hospitality Pavilions, Business Centre, Media Centre and the Team Rooms of Europe and the United States. HP will also service the corporate guests and the media operation

The 2010 Ryder Cup will attract 200,000 golf fans to the City of Newport where the tournament will be played at The Celtic Manor Resort from October 1-3. Millions of TV viewers around the world are expected to tune in.

HP is delighted to support Team Europe as the Official Networking Sponsor and provide a unified wired and wireless infrastructure, said Darryl Brick, Director, HP Networking UK & Ireland.

Europe's Ryder Cup Director Richard Hills said his organisation was delighted HP had joined its expanding portfolio of world class international brands and companies.

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