Bell Integration: Building stronger futures with local sports teams, one game at a time
Believing in the importance of community, and the fostering of local talent, Bell Integration continues to support two sports’ clubs in Portsmouth, which is where the company was founded in 1996 by Alastair Bell.
Technology company Bell takes an active interest in both clubs, with its 3rd annual game at Portsmouth Cricket Club played on 15th August last – a win for us against PCC this year! Additionally, several staff members, including sales director, John Davenport and IT lifecycle management director, Nick Whittle, played for Havant rugby club from a young age through to National League level. With both, the team at Bell are happy to see the next generation involved and the passion for the games passed on.
Havant Rugby Club
Jonathan Mangnall, President, HRFC, said:“It’s wonderful to have the continued support of Bell integration and to see their sponsorship extending to the Mini and Junior section of the club that includes over 500 girls and boys from ages 6 to 16. Bell’s consistent support has enabled the club to reach some significant milestones over the past 2 years with a first trip to Twickenham for the Final of the Papa John’s Cup in 2023 and promotion back to National League 2 for the first time in 15 years. Bell’s sponsorship helps the club to provide the right environment and facilities for all our teams to thrive and to compete at the highest possible level.”
Portsmouth Cricket Club
Matthew Shaw, Club Chairman: “The partnership between Bell & Portsmouth Cricket Club continues to thrive. 2024 saw the 1st team win Southern Premier League 1, with ex Bangladesh captain, Mohammad Ashraful leading the way with over 750 runs scored in the league alone. On top of this, the wicket & pitch was scored as one of the best in the entire competition and our ladies continue to compete at a good level. All of which wouldn’t be possible without the ongoing support Bell Integration provide the club.
Bell Integration
John Davenport: “When I started with Bell Integration in 1999, we were three people.Today the company has over 1,000 full time employees. We are one of Portsmouth’s largest, privately-owned businesses headquartered here in Portsmouth, with offices in several locations in the UK, in Hyderabad, India, Slovakia, Boston, Singapore and Spain.
“As part of our growth, it’s fantastic to be able to support local sports’ clubs and help to strive for success, and to also enable boys and girls of all playing abilities to participate in sport.”
Work-Life balance
John added: “I think one key learning taken from Covid and the lockdown was to try to improve our work-life balance, and part of that is getting outside to participate in sport and exercise. It’s so great to see HRFC and PCC succeeding on the pitch, whilst also attracting tomorrow’s superstars to their growing junior sections.”
About Bell
Founded in 1996, Bell Integration is an IT Services and Consulting business, specialising in Cloud and Data Centre Migration, and in AI Solutions. 300+ AI specialists joined the company in 2024.
Head-quartered in the UK and employing over 1000 people across the globe, Bell’s market-leading technology consultation and managed services enable organisations to transform their IT capabilities and elevate their business productivity and cost efficiency.
They are trusted by many global Fin-techs, Telco’s, and government and public sector organisations to ensure their IT services and infrastructure are always available, scalable, sustainable, and resilient.