Accredit Solutions Secures Agreement with the Southeastern Conference (SEC) for Enhanced Security and Accreditation Management
October 30, 2024 – Durham, NC – Accredit Solutions, a global leader in accreditation management software, has announced an agreement with the Southeastern Conference (SEC), to provide its cutting-edge end to end (data in, through to badges out) secure accreditation platform for all SEC Championship events, including the prestigious SEC Football Championship Game held annually at the iconic Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. For the first time, the SEC will exclusively be controlling their own in-house and on demand credential badge printing program, where they will be printing directly from the Accredit Solutions secure accreditation platform.
Accredit Solutions, already trusted by major sports organizations around the world including the National Basketball Association (NBA), Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix, International Cricket Council (ICC), UK Premier League Teams, The U.S. Open Golf, The Kentucky Derby, Inter Miami CF, and The Australian Open to name just a few, will now bring its expertise to enhance safety and streamline operations at SEC major events.
Tom Standley, President of Accredit Solutions USA, expressed his excitement about the agreement, stating, “We are thrilled to be working with the SEC, an organization that represents some of the finest collegiate sports programs in the country. The SEC Championship is one of the most highly anticipated events in college football, and we are proud to bring our world-class accreditation technology to ensure secure and efficient event management. This agreement is a testament to our commitment to supporting large-scale sporting events with cutting-edge credentialing, security, and access control solutions. Equally, we are excited to empower the SEC with a secure credentialing software solution to allow them to securely print their own credential badges, rather than relying on external third-party supplier, which affords them significant operational and security benefits.”
With the implementation of Accredit Solutions’ platform, the SEC will enhance its ability to efficiently manage and secure access for thousands of staff, volunteers, and contractors at all its events, improving both safety and operational workflows.
Ally Batte, Director of Financial Operations and Accreditation Lead for the Southeastern Conference, said, “The SEC takes pride in delivering exceptional sporting experiences, and ensuring the safety and security of our fans, athletes, and staff is paramount. Accredit Solutions’ proven track record with some of the world’s largest sporting events, and equally, their experience of delivering solutions at high-capacity stadiums, including all NFL games at the Mercedes Benz Stadium where we host the SEC Football Championship, makes them an ideal solution. Their technology and expertise will help us and the schools in our conference maintain the highest standards of security and operational efficiency and allow us to control our own badge printing process.”
The SEC Championship Game, held annually in December, is a marquee event in college football, regularly featuring some of the top-ranked teams in the nation and attracting millions of viewers. By partnering with Accredit Solutions, the SEC will leverage industry-leading technology to ensure that all event personnel are properly accredited and vetted, contributing to a seamless safe and secure event experience for all involved.
Accredit Solutions continues to expand its presence in the U.S., providing services for organizations such as all NFL clubs, NBA, NHL and MLS clubs, and the PGA of America, helping secure high-profile venues like SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, TD Garden in Boston and MetLife Stadium in New York. With the addition of the SEC to its client roster, Accredit Solutions further solidifies its reputation as a trusted provider in the sports and events industry.
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About Accredit Solutions
Accredit Solutions is a leading provider of accreditation management software, specializing in secure, cloud-based solutions that streamline accreditation and security operations for major events and venues worldwide. Trusted by top sports organizations and venues, Accredit helps deliver safe and secure environments across thousands and thousands of events each year.
About the Southeastern Conference (SEC):
A pioneer in the integration of higher education and athletic competition, the Southeastern Conference is a leader for intercollegiate athletics in the 21st century. Since its formation in 1933, the SEC has achieved stature and stability by designating governing/voting power to the presidents of the member institutions. These university leaders determine the policies of the conference and through the years this involvement has been the principal source of strength in the evolution of the SEC. Throughout its history, the SEC has provided leadership on the vital issues facing intercollegiate competition. Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, Mississippi, Mississippi State, Tennessee and Vanderbilt have been in the SEC since its formation in 1933. The league has expanded three times, adding Arkansas and South Carolina in 1991, Missouri and Texas A&M in 2012, and Oklahoma and Texas 2024.
