Continent 8 Technologies, a leading provider of managed hosting, connectivity, cloud, and cybersecurity solutions for the global iGaming sector, has been awarded Fujitsu's prestigious "Rising Star of the Year" title at the recent Future Proof Event in London.
The award recognizes Continent 8’s innovative approach in leveraging Fujitsu's cutting-edge data center technologies to offer groundbreaking services to the iGaming industry. Fujitsu’s flagship Future Proof Event drew a wide array of attendees, all eager to explore the latest advancements in data center solutions and how they could support iGaming operators in achieving sustained growth and operational resilience.
In selecting Continent 8 for the award, the panel applauded the company’s quick and strategic use of Fujitsu’s technologies to deliver top-tier hosting and connectivity services tailored to the unique needs of the iGaming market.
The award was presented by Graham Bromham, Channel & Midmarket Sales Director at Fujitsu UK, to Continent 8’s Regional Sales Director, Aidan-Rees Williams, and Regulatory Account Director, Graham Foster, at a glamorous ceremony hosted at Pullman London St Pancras.
Fujitsu offers a robust suite of tools to support gaming operators and providers, including high-performance data centers, innovative infrastructure, and advanced data management solutions. A recent highlight in Fujitsu’s portfolio is its Private GPT, an AI-driven tool enabling organizations to interact securely with their data, further illustrating the synergy between Fujitsu's tech ecosystem and Continent 8's service goals.
Graham Bromham praised the partnership, stating: “We have been delighted to welcome Continent 8 as a Fujitsu partner. This collaboration has already proven highly valuable for both companies, and we’re excited about the tremendous potential we’ve yet to explore together. Continent 8 truly deserves our Rising Star award, and we’re thrilled to recognize their achievements.”
Michael Tobin, Founder and CEO of Continent 8 Technologies, also shared his appreciation for the award and partnership: “Fujitsu has been an invaluable strategic partner, helping us deliver secure, high-availability hosting, connectivity, and cloud solutions to the global iGaming and sports betting industry.
Being named Rising Star of the Year is a testament to the impressive strides we’ve made together, and I thank Fujitsu and the Continent 8 team for their commitment to maximizing this partnership’s potential.”
The accolade marks a significant milestone in Continent 8’s journey as it continues to push the boundaries of iGaming infrastructure and support through a strong alliance with Fujitsu.
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