Inverness-based comms provider HighNet has netted a major agreement with Scottish Premier League giants Heart of Midlothian FC.
The deal includes the launch of a new Hearts Telecom brand which will allow business supporters to enjoy the same benefits as the club. Services provided under the Hearts Telecom brand will include data services, phone lines, phone systems and mobile connectivity.
Hearts will benefit too, receiving regular monthly revenue from every company who moves their services to Hearts Telecom. This project is part of the club's off-field strategy to diversify income streams and bring long-term financial stability.
HighNet also undertook a detailed assessment of the club's legacy communication systems, upgrading, replacing and removing services to create a sustainable operating platform that will support the club's burgeoning business in the future.
HighNet says the club now has a much improved and more client friendly telephony system and faster, more reliable broadband speeds for all services including, general office, press and media areas, hospitality and conference and banqueting suites and the club's dedicated TV service, Hearts TV.
The club now offers state of the art communications facilities for guests at match day and non-match day events and is making a substantial monthly saving on costs.
Hearts CEO and Chair, Ann Budge, commented: "We needed to undertake a radical overhaul of the club's communications infrastructure.
"HighNet's appreciation of the business of football made them a natural choice and we look forward to taking our partnership further."