Multi-Year Partnership to Upgrade Data Center Infrastructure and Enhance Fan Experience
TAMPA, FL – September 2025 – Imperium Data, a Tampa-based global IT solutions provider, today announced a new multi-year partnership with the Tampa Bay Lightning, becoming an Official Enterprise Technology Partner of the team and the Suite Level Entitlement Partner of Benchmark International Arena.
This strategic collaboration includes an investment by the Lightning to upgrade the organization’s data storage systems. The initiative will modernize the team’s IT infrastructure, transform its data center capabilities, and support the goal of making technology a competitive advantage both on and off the ice.
“The vision to use IT innovation as a means to create a better team, better business, and most importantly, the best fan experience in sports, is something that really resonated and aligned with the fundamentals we’ve built Imperium Data on,” said Brian Hill, President at Imperium Data. “The club’s desire to move beyond the traditional IT vendor mindset and seek a partner that was both big enough to execute at the highest levels of business but also entrepreneurial enough to deliver enterprise-level results with the agility and commitment of a trusted advisor made this partnership a perfect fit for us.”
The initiatives are the vision of Mark Bunn, Vice President of Innovation & Technology at Vinik Sports Group, who joined the organization eight months ago and has been a leading champion for Imperium Data to take on these transformative projects.
“At Vinik Sports Group and the Tampa Bay Lightning, we view technology as a strategic asset for driving operational excellence and delivering unforgettable event experiences. Our mission to elevate the guest journey through innovation and service aligns perfectly with Imperium Data’s values and capabilities. Their ability to operate at enterprise scale while remaining agile and deeply collaborative makes them an ideal partner to help us modernize our infrastructure and set a new standard for technology at Benchmark International Arena.”
Imperium Data will work closely with the Lightning’s internal IT team to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and elevate the fan experience at Benchmark International Arena.
This partnership highlights Imperium Data’s ability to deliver world-class IT solutions while staying deeply connected to the Tampa Bay community.
About Imperium Data
Imperium Data is a global IT solutions provider helping businesses transform technology into a competitive advantage. Offering consultative design, implementation, and support services, Imperium Data partners with organizations of all sizes to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative IT solutions.
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