Cloud9 has officially appointed technology juggernaut Microsoft as it’s official technology and analytics partner as the two brands have entered into a multi-year partnership that will see them work together to “develop new tools and technologies” that allows Cloud9’s players to uncover insights across a number of titles.
Additionally, Microsoft is now a partner of all of Cloud9’s esports teams such as it’s LCS franchise. Cloud9 fields epsorts teams in games such as Fortnite, Apex Legends, PUBG, League of Legends, Rocket League, World of Warcraft, and more.
“As our organization looks at reaching new heights this year and next, we are incredibly excited to use the power of Microsoft technology to help get us there” Jack Etienne, CEO/Owner of Cloud9 said (h/t Esports Insider). “At Cloud9, we are all about giving players the tools they need to succeed, and with Microsoft leading the way for us, we’re going to have the competitive edge.”
“Using a range of Microsoft’s commercial and consumer products and services, we will work with Cloud9 to build tools that will help them train more efficiently and determine their best strategies to win” Mike Downey, Director of Sports Technolofy at Microsoft said.
“Pairing the technological expertise of Microsoft with some of the world’s best gamers and coaches, we have an opportunity to develop some really innovative technology.”
