Continent 8 Technologies expands into South Africa with a new data center

• Continent 8 Technologies has strengthened its regional heft in Africa with a new data center in Johannesburg
• The company is going to use the local center to further expand regionally and bring its cutting-edge solutions to local operators and partners
• Continent 8 Technologies has been evolving its portfolio with the inclusion of AI-powered solutions across the board

Continent 8 Technologies, a company focused on delivering cutting-edge solutions for the global iGaming and online sports betting industry, has announced a new expansion in Johannesburg, South Africa.

South Africa becomes new frontier for Continent 8 Technologies

The company is launching a new data centerin the city, allowing it to further scale its presence and expand further afield in the region.

With the help of the new data center the company can further strengthen its presence by bringing leading solutions from its portfolio, including managed technology, connectivity, cloud and cybersecurity solutions, and more.

Continent 8 Technologies prides itself on supporting a world-class digital infrastructure, with the data center making it easier for the company to deploy its products quickly and further strengthen local offerings in regulated jurisdictions.

Thanks to this launch, Continent 8 Technologies allows South African players to remain seamlessly connected to international suppliers, boosting the experience locally.

Continent 8 Technologies CEO Mike Small had this to add on the occasion of announcing the expansion:

"Expanding into Africa is a significant milestone for Continent 8 and a natural next step in our global growth strategy. South Africa is one of the most important, regulated betting markets in the world, and establishing a presence in Johannesburg allows us to bring the full strength of the Continent 8 platform closer to customers operating in the region."

As Small remarks, it’s hardly just about local infrastructure, as customers can access the company’s private network, cybersecurity expertise and cloud ecosystem.

Continent 8 Technologies continues to strengthen its offer through AI customization

The company has been progressively scaling its offer, seeking to innovate and substantiate its current offering, remaining a preferred option for partner operators. In May, Continent 8 Technologies introduced a brand-new AI-driven solutions suite in a bid to further strengthen its core offer.

Called intelligence8, the solution has been touted as a new and improved way to meet security and regulatory compliance across markets around the globe, along with low-latency access to AI services.

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