Sunrise Technologies Named Official Main Partner of Southend United for 2026/27
We’re incredibly proud to announce that Sunrise Technologies has become an Official Main Partner of Southend United for the 2026/27 season.
For us, this partnership is about much more than seeing the Sunrise name around Roots Hall. It represents our continued commitment to Essex, the businesses we support and the communities our team are part of.
A Partnership Rooted in Essex
Sunrise Technologies has been supporting businesses for more than 20 years, providing proactive IT support, cyber security and cloud services to organisations across Essex and London.
While our technology and the services we provide have continued to evolve, our roots have remained firmly in Essex.
We already work with businesses across Southend and the surrounding area, and many members of the Sunrise team are football fans themselves. Partnering with a club with such a strong connection to its city and supporters therefore feels like a natural fit.
Southend United has been part of the Essex sporting community for generations, bringing people and businesses together both on and away from the pitch.
We’re excited to become part of that community.
Supporting the Communities Where We Live and Work
As Sunrise grows, we believe it's important that we remain connected to the places that have helped our business grow too.
That means supporting local organisations, developing relationships with other Essex businesses and looking for opportunities where we can make a positive contribution to the communities around us.
Our partnership with Southend United forms part of that wider commitment.
Sunrise Managing Director Simon Gurner said:
“Sunrise Technologies has always been firmly rooted in Essex, and we’re incredibly proud to be partnering with Southend United. We already support businesses across Southend and the wider Essex community, and with plenty of football fans within our own team, this partnership feels like a very natural fit for us.
“As Sunrise continues to grow, it’s important to me that we remain connected to the communities in which we live and work. That means supporting local organisations, building relationships with local businesses, and playing our part in helping the Essex economy and community thrive.”
Sunrise Around the Ground
As an Official Main Partner for the 2026/27 season, Sunrise Technologies will feature across Southend United's matchday and digital platforms throughout the campaign.
So, if you're heading to Roots Hall this season, keep an eye out for Sunrise.
While we can't promise to improve anyone's performance on the pitch, helping businesses improve their technology is something we know a little more about.
From proactive IT support and cyber security to productivity, risk reduction and compliance, our team works with organisations across Essex to make sure their technology supports where their business is heading.
We're looking forward to working closely with Southend United throughout 2026/27, but our ambition is to build something that goes beyond simply being a name associated with the club.
We want to get involved, meet more of the people and businesses surrounding Southend United and become a genuine part of the community.
As Simon added:
“Southend United means a huge amount to the city and to generations of supporters. We’re delighted to be supporting the club and look forward to becoming part of that community through what I hope will be a long and successful partnership.”
A huge thank you to everyone at Southend United for welcoming Sunrise Technologies on board.
We’re proud to be an Official Main Partner for 2026/27, and we can’t wait to see what the season brings.
Up the Blues.