Galatasaray collaborates with IFS on digital transformation journey
ISTANBUL, Turkey – IFS, the global enterprise applications company, has officially announced a strategic partnership with Galatasaray Sports Club, one of Turkey’s most storied and successful athletic institutions. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in Turkey and 41st globally, IFS marked this milestone with a high-profile signing ceremony held on March 19 at the Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex, RAMS Park.
As part of its ongoing growth and commitment to supporting the sports industry, IFS has become the Official Digital Transformation Sponsor of Galatasaray. By leveraging AI-driven solutions, IFS aims to help the club identify operational bottlenecks, reduce costs, and optimize business processes. Moving forward, IFS will play a pivotal role in modernizing Galatasaray’s digital infrastructure.
The ceremony featured IFS Turkey CEO Ergin Öztürk and Galatasaray Sports Club President Dursun Aydın Özbek, drawing significant media attention.
Speaking at the event, IFS Turkey CEO Ergin Öztürk emphasized the company’s vision:
"Since our founding, our goal at IFS has been to empower organizations to reach peak efficiency through the advantages of digital transformation. As we celebrate our 20th year in Turkey, we continue to accelerate our investments. We deeply value the unifying power of sports. By combining our expertise in business applications with advanced AI capabilities, we are guiding brands to maximize the benefits of technology. Through these solutions, we aim to enhance the experience for both athletes and fans. We are thrilled to partner with a club as prestigious as Galatasaray and serve as their Digital Transformation Sponsor."
Galatasaray Sports Club President Dursun Aydın Özbek highlighted the strategic importance of the collaboration:
"Our club has always been a pioneer, not just through its glorious history, but through its forward-thinking vision. Today, we are taking a major step to align our business operations with our sporting excellence. This partnership with IFS—a world leader in enterprise applications—will allow us to manage our resources and business processes with peak health and efficiency. While this agreement represents millions of dollars in value, its true significance lies in treating people not just as a resource, but as a core value. I am confident this step will lead us to even greater achievements.