PARTNER PROFILE

BY KAYLA ZADEL

Kunau , known as “ the expert ’ s expert ,” is a name synonymous with innovation in IT consulting . Holding certifications in OpenText ( Novell ), Microsoft , and SUSE , Kunau has been teaching and implementing advanced networking and messaging technologies since 1994 . His expertise , combined with a hands-on approach , has made him a sought-after engineer and consultant .

Kunau ’ s passion for drag racing has driven IGTG to develop specialized IT solutions tailored for racing teams . Since beginning their sponsorship journey in 2019 with a single team for one race , IGTG has significantly expanded its involvement in drag racing . They sponsored two teams for one race in 2020 , increased to three races in 2021 , and in 2022 , supported Krista Baldwin and Paul Lee , later adding Matt Smith at Indy .

By 2023 , IGTG had all three teams under its wing . To mark Kunau ’ s 30th year in business , 2024 saw a full-time sponsorship with Krista Baldwin Racing , Paul Lee Racing , Matt Smith Racing , Angelle Sampey Racing , and is working with three other teams for the historic NHRA

U . S . Nationals . This growth illustrates Kunau ’ s unwavering dedication to the sport through his IT company .

Recognizing that these teams operate as complex businesses , IGTG provides robust systems to ensure data synchronization and Cybersecurity , enabling teams to focus on performance without worrying about technological vulnerabilities .

“ Race teams ( professional and sportsman ) and their sponsors are businesses of all sizes ,” explains Kunau . “ It is estimated that 86 % of small and medium-sized businesses are not prepared for any kind of a cyber-attack or cyber event . And when , not if , one occurs , 60 % of the businesses affected ( of all sizes ) likely don ’ t recover due to extortion costs ( the ransom ), loss of critical data

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