West Ham United has announced Zoho as its latest official global partner, providing software and business enterprise solutions.

As part of the newly formed collaboration, Zoho will help cover HR, finance, sales and marketing sectors among others.

West Ham’s Chief Commercial Officer Karim Virani stated: “We’re delighted to be working with a company like Zoho who are at the very top of their industry. The services they offer will benefit not just West Ham United, but hopefully several other organisations throughout our fanbase.

“As a globally recognised business, Zoho aligns with our long-term strategy of partnering with the very best operators in their field. We look forward to a very successful partnership over the coming months.”

The Premier League side joins 50 million global users in adopting a suite of applications to benefit the day-to-day business operations of the football club. The transaction, according to the press release, ‘simplifies the business process for each of its clients’..

Zoho Corporation’s European Managing Director, Sridhar Iyengar added: “We are excited about our partnership with West Ham United. It is our ambition to provide a technology platform for business success for each and every one of our customers. This partnership is an opportunity for us to bring West Ham’s millions of fans closer to their beloved football club with our technology.”

Activating the partnership, Zoho will also offer West Ham United fans the chance to win premium hospitality experiences and signed merchandise.

West Ham currently sit 17th in the table and take on Leicester this evening. 

The deal builds on a period of commercial growth for the Hammers, with the club also unveiling a new two-year partnership with Bundled. 

The agreement, which began at the start of the FIFA season, saw the club expand its esports footprint with two new players.

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