Tata Comm to provide connectivity to Formula One

Tata Communications has entered into a multi-year technology service and marketing agreement with Formula One, for the delivery of connectivity to all its global 20 race locations.

It will also provide hosting and content delivery services to Formula1.com website, which is accessed by tens of millions of fans around the globe. The agreement has tagged the company as the official connectivity provider of Formula 1, and official web hosting and content delivery network of Formula1.com

The race locations will now be connected to the Tata Global Network (''TGN''), supported by secure MPLS connectivity.

''This delivery is at the heart of our organisation and working with one of the world's most highly technical and innovative organisations is an exciting opportunity for Tata Communications. The collaboration leverages our technology leadership and vision for emerging markets and represents a tremendous opportunity for growth and innovation for both companies,'' said Vinod Kumar, MD and CEO, Tata Communications.

''Connectivity and content delivery are critical issues for Formula 1 and working with the best in the business is a priority for us. This is a collaboration that will help us stay at the technological cutting edge in these categories,'' said Bernie Ecclestone, CEO, Formula One group.

Tata Comm will also provide Formula1.com with managed security suite, and will apply an additional layer of managed security monitoring to increase the level of protection to Formula One management's IT infrastructure.