Datapac ensure many nights at the opera with €150,000 sponsorship

Deal includes significant upgrade of National Opera House’s communication, and cyber security infrastructure

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Karen O’Connor, Datapac, and Randall Shannon, Wexford Festival Opera

Datapac, has renewed of its sponsorship with the National Opera House. This four-year agreement, valued at €150,000, marks the latest chapter in a decades-spanning partnership that has supported the venue in delivering world-class performances and events.

The deal advances the National Opera House’s technology strategy to boost collaboration, communication, cyber security, and connectivity for the venue. In turn, Datapac’s solution will empower employees to continue to deliver a top-tier variety of performances for patrons across opera, theatre, dance, and music.

In addition, the technology supports the venue in delivering its Education and Community Programme which aims to engage local schools and the wider community with the arts.

Established in 2008, the venue is Ireland’s only custom-built opera house and was recognised as being of national importance by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht 10 years ago. An estimated 2 million people have passed through its doors to date.

Randall Shannon, executive director, Wexford Festival Opera, said: “Every aspect of the work we do is supported by the Datapac team. Datapac’s proactive support gives us the confidence to innovate and expand, and this evolution of our strategy will ensure that we can provide an enhanced service for our valued patrons. As an important economic generator for the region, we greatly appreciate Datapac’s commitment to our sustainable future. We look forward to continuing to work with the team over the next number of years.”

Karen O’Connor, general manager, Datapac, said: “We will work closely with the team to guide the technology strategy, ensuring that, as a world-class venue, it aligns with international best practices. In a digital landscape that’s ever-changing, we ensure that the venue can seamlessly deliver its year-round programme of events and the highly anticipated Wexford Festival Opera. All the world’s a stage, and we are delighted to support the National Opera House which makes an invaluable contribution to arts, culture, and the economy in Wexford and across the South East.”

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