Continent 8 Technologies and Playtech agree to extend partnership

This collaboration was first established 20 years ago.

Continent 8 Technologies and Playtech agree to extend partnership

Key points:

– The agreement involves Continent 8’s managed and professional services

– The partnership extends a deal that has spanned two decades

Continent 8 Technologies and Playtech have announced an extension to their ongoing partnership.

This deal has been active for 20 years and involves Continent 8 providing its managed and professional services to Playtech.

Continent 8 provides global managed hosting, connectivity, cloud and cybersecurity solutions, which Playtech will continue to utilise as it continues its growth and expansion.

Playtech COO Shimon Akad 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.”

Good to know: Akad recently appeared on the Huddle with Christian Stuart, SVP, Head of Interactive NA at MGM Resorts to discuss Playtech and MGM’s partnership

Continent 8 Technologies Founder and CEO Michael Tobin added: “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.”

In other partnership news, Kambi has agreed to provide its turnkey sportsbook solution to VIP Play’s ZenSports.

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