Durata are proud to have played a lead role in changing the way major players in the data centre industry network by hosting an event on a well-known football pitch.
Teesside’s specialists in data centres and critical power infrastructure were the headline sponsors at the first Kick for a Cause UK Charity Trophy on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
The sold-out event saw 20 companies and organisations, comprising 16 teams and around 130 players, compete at Queens Park Rangers’ Loftus Road stadium for the prize.
More than £9,000 was raised for charitable partner Save the Children at the historic White City, London, ground where Rangers legends such as Ray Wilkins, Les Ferdinand, Rodney Marsh and Stanley Bowles shone.
The winners were a team consisting of Principle Cleaning and SDM Fuels.
Lewis Cobb, Durata’s head of modular data centre projects, organised the event along with CBRE’s Fraser Anderson.
And Lewis said: “Durata are keen on sponsoring unique events in the industry and John McGee, Durata’s managing director, wanted to be part of an event that encourages a change in dynamic of how we socialise in the industry.
“Fraser did a smaller version of this event last year and over the last eight months we have developed this tournament into what it is shaped up to be in May.
“We are delighted with how it went. Hopefully this will become a legacy event that brings the key players together in one place to help everyone build new relationships and grow new ones.”
The Durata and CBRE powered event was supported by other sponsors such as Legrand Data Center Solutions, Ekko Sense AI, Zumtobel Lighting, MJ Quinn, Meesons UK, Principle Cleaning and SDM Fuels.
Among the teams who competed were Google UK, NTT Global and Digital Realty UK & Ireland as well numerous others who either played or donated to the cause.
Lewis said: “The event gave those in the industry a different way to get together. This provided a personal touch point for those who love football and have commonalities beyond their professional roles.
“Kick for a Cause broke down barriers between companies and personnel. People got to know each other away from the business world and I firmly believe that is something lacking in our industry, and other industries for that matter.”
Kick for a Cause’s only goals were to bring the data centre industry together and raise money for this year’s charitable partner Save the Children. The event will be returning in 2025.
Anyone still wanting to support the event can find further details on the Linked In page or by donating at www.justgiving.com/page/kick-for-acause-1708092268934
For further information about Durata check out duratauk.com