In a major move to strengthen their longstanding partnership, Continent 8 Technologies and Playtech have announced an extension to their 20-year collaboration. The deal, which originally began with Continent 8 providing managed and professional services to Playtech, now continues with the tech company supplying critical global hosting, connectivity, cloud, and cybersecurity solutions to support Playtech’s growth and expansion in the iGaming industry.
Collaboration and innovation
Since inception of the partnership, two decades ago, Continent 8 has served as Playtech’s partner for hosting and connectivity solutions. Continent 8, a provider of managed hosting, connectivity, cloud and cybersecurity solutions to the iGaming and sports betting sectors, has been instrumental in supporting Playtech’s evolution into a major global player. This latest agreement reaffirms both companies’ commitment to continue innovating and enhancing the iGaming experience through top-tier technology and secure infrastructures.
Playtech’s Chief Operating Officer, Shimon Akad, while talking about the said, “Continent 8 have been our hosting and connectivity partner since the onset of our journey, 20 years ago. Renewing our agreement is a testament to the joint work and success we’ve built together, and I look forward to continuing our strong collaboration for years to come.”
Delivering cutting-edge iGaming experiences
Continent 8’s offerings are central to Playtech’s ability to deliver seamless gaming experiences across various global markets. Continent 8 ensures that Playtech’s platforms remain fast, secure, and reliable.
Michael Tobin, Founder and CEO of Continent 8 Technologies said, “Playtech is one of the most recognisable brands in the industry, and we are excited to be a part of their continued success through this expanded strategic partnership. I’m incredibly proud of our 20-year partnership as we have grown and supported each other over the years.
“As the leading iGaming and online sports betting data centre and global network solutions provider, we take pride in consistently delivering carrier-grade connectivity and performance to our customers, ensuring exceptional and unrivalled user and player experiences.”
The Playtech and Continent 8 partnership extension comes amid other strategic alliances in the sector. In related news, Kambi, a provider of sports betting services, has inked a deal to provide its turnkey sportsbook solutions to VIP Play’s ZenSports. This move highlights the growing demand for integrated, high-performance technology solutions in iGaming and sports betting as operators strive to meet evolving consumer expectations and expand their global reach.
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