Fortinet has officially become Juventus’ cybersecurity partner, enhancing its security measures with advanced technology. Meanwhile, Juventus faces hurdles in their pursuit of signing Nico Gonzalez, with complications arising from Fiorentina’s high asking price and competition from other clubs.
Fortinet Signs On as Juventus’ Official Cybersecurity Partner
Juventus Football Club is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Fortinet, a global cybersecurity leader. This new sponsorship agreement designates Fortinet as the club’s official cybersecurity partner for the next two seasons, marking a significant step in our commitment to technological advancement and security.
Juventus has selected Fortinet’s top-tier Security Fabric platform to simplify and enhance the detection and resolution of network and security challenges across the club’s facilities through 2026.
Allianz Stadium, the home of Juventus Football Club and its fans, stands out for its commitment to sustainability and is a leading entertainment and tourist destination in Turin. Juventus will integrate Fortinet solutions across the Continassa neighborhood, encompassing the Juventus headquarters, the Allianz Stadium data center, J|hotel, J|medical, and the First Team Training Center.
Fortinet’s Security Fabric platform, renowned for its unique capability to integrate networking and security, will significantly enhance visibility, boost performance, and shorten incident response time. This reassures us that our network will be resilient and secure, allowing us to focus on our performance both on and off the pitch.
“This collaboration with Fortinet is a key milestone for Juventus as we aim to set new standards in technological advancement,” said Francesco Calvo, Managing Director, Revenue and Institutional Relations at Juventus. “We believe that together, we will be able to build a resilient network that will empower us to continue focusing on excelling on and off the pitch.”
Mirko Rinaldini, Juventus’ Head of Information and Communication Technologies, stated, “Integrating Fortinet’s next-generation firewalls and network security solutions into our infrastructure is a game-changer for Juventus. These technologies offer us unparalleled control and visibility over our network, allowing us to secure our operations while optimizing performance across all our facilities.”
John Maddison, Fortinet’s Chief Marketing Officer, expressed his excitement about the partnership’s potential, saying, “We are excited to be Juventus’s official cybersecurity partner and to play a key role in securing one of the world’s most advanced venues with Fortinet Security Fabric. We look forward to working closely with the team and discovering innovative ways to enhance the fan and visitor experience across all their facilities.”
Juventus faces two obstacles in their efforts to sign Nico Gonzalez
Juventus remains interested in signing Fiorentina’s Nicolas Gonzalez. Still, they must navigate several hurdles to complete the deal.
The Bianconeri are still intent on strengthening their thin wing position before the summer transfer window closes, and the Argentine is currently at the top of their list.
The 26-year-old is eager to leave Florence after three years and has already agreed on terms with Juventus.
Despite this, Nico’s move from Tuscany to Turin is still complex.
According to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Fiorentina is ready to sell Gonzalez, but only on their terms.
The Viola recently acquired Alfred Gudmundsson from Genoa, allowing the Argentine international to move on.
However, Fiorentina president Rocco Commisso has opted to increase the asking price from 30 to 40 million euros.
Additionally, Juventus is encountering another challenge with Atalanta: monitoring the Argentine winger.
La Dea might sell Ademola Lookman to Paris Saint-Germain, giving them the necessary funds.
Furthermore, Gonzalez’s future might also be linked to Teun Koopmeiners.
In other words, if Juventus successfully acquires the winger from Fiorentina, Atalanta might choose to keep the Dutchman instead of selling him to the Bianconeri.
This would be a significant setback for the Turin-based giants, who have been monitoring the midfielder for several months.
Despite this, the Netherlands international has refused to train with his Atalanta teammates, as he is determined to join Thiago Motta’s squad.
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