Edinburgh Rugby In Rude Health As Software Specialist Logs On
22 Sep 2011
Edinburgh Rugby today unveiled software developer Craneware as the latest firm to partner the capital club.Based in Edinburgh, the leading supplier of healthcare financial management systems signalled its support for the club with a five-figure investment.Edinburgh Rugby Chief Executive, Craig Docherty, said: Im delighted to welcome such a cutting edge technology firm like Craneware to the stable of Edinburgh Rugby partners, underlining the strength, reach and commercial value of the Edinburgh Rugby brand.Following on from the extension of Aberdeen Asset management as the club’s main sponsor and the introduction of ESPC as a co-promotional partner, it’s fantastic to secure Craneware’s financial backing at a time when the club is attracting more commercial interest than ever before.From its headquarters in Edinburgh, Craneware delivers its market-leading software solutions to Hospitals across the United States.Craneware Chief Executive, Keith Neilson, ex-player of local rugby side Inverleith, expressed his delight at aligning the firm with the east of Scotland’s professional rugby team.He said: Ive been passionately involved in rugby, as a player and supporter, my entire life so it’s very pleasing for me to extend my involvement in the game to include a close partnership with the professional game, particularly with a team that represents the whole of the east of Scotland and the Borders.Ive been a supporter of Edinburgh Rugby since it was formed, following results on my travels around the world and attending games wherever possible. Like Craneware, the club harbours huge ambitions for growth and success, bringing together top class talent with massive potential, so were a great fit.
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