Continent 8 Technologies earns Microsoft Silver Partnership

September 27, 2021
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Sees the iGaming company enhance its cloud capabilities.

Continent 8 Technologies has today announced that the group has achieved the Microsoft Silver Partner status via the Microsoft Partnership Network program. Through this, the iGaming company will be able to further strengthen its cloud-based offering.

To achieve this status, companies undergo a series of tests and assessments to gauge their ability to offer high-quality solutions based on Microsoft technology. This news sees Continent 8 achieve silver status in two competencies including Application development and Data center.

Justin Cosnett, chief product officer at Continent 8 Technologies, said: “Our cloud offering continues to develop, and I’m delighted that Continent 8 has joined the Microsoft Partner Network having achieved Silver Partner status.

“A big thank you to the team involved in obtaining this accreditation. The certification acknowledges our proven expertise in delivering quality cloud solutions to our customers.”

Furthermore, this news means Continent 8 will implement the Microsoft Azure Stack to augment its existing cloud offering. This allows users to “refresh their virtualization host using a hybrid and hyperconverged solution integrated with Azure.”

According to the technology company, this partnership reflects Continent 8’s dedication to becoming the leading multi-cloud solutions provider for the global gaming industry.

Michael Tobin, founder and CEO of Continent 8 Technologies, added: “Achieving Silver Partner status with Microsoft is a strategic step for Continent 8 and forms part of continued efforts to be the leading multi-cloud solutions provider to organizations in the global gambling industry.”

Per this announcement, Microsoft now considers Continent 8 as a company that offers “proven expertise in delivering quality solutions.”

Currently, Continent 8 operates over 70 locations across North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia.

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