### Expanding Horizons: Continent 8 Technologies in 2024
In 2024, [Continent 8 Technologies](https://www.continent8.com/) experienced a year of exceptional progress. The company’s global network saw significant growth, with enhancements to infrastructure and cloud services, new cybersecurity alliances, and the introduction of cutting-edge products and a first-ever podcast.
**Achievements in Connectivity**
Chief Product Officer Justin Cosnett highlights the year’s major milestones, including the extension of their carrier-grade network to over 100 global locations across four continents. This network, featuring more than 35 Internet Edge and Exchange points and exceeding 5 Tb of IP transit capacity, ensures users experience seamless and high-quality connectivity. The network now supports the expanding regulated iGaming and sports betting markets, encompassing over 30 U.S. states and several regions in Latin America and the Caribbean, including the burgeoning Brazilian market.
As the go-to market supplier, Continent 8 continues to empower top industry brands such as bet365, Apricot, BetMGM, DraftKings, and others, ensuring their security and infrastructure needs are met. This year, they partnered with over 90% of the top 10 on the 2024 EGR Power 50 Rankings list and more than 95% on the EGR Power US Rankings list.
**Commitment to Cloud Innovation**
The company joined the AWS Solution Provider Program, further solidifying its role in the cloud ecosystem. This partnership led to the launch of managed and professional services that simplify hybrid and multi-cloud environments, available on the AWS Marketplace. Key offerings include:
– **Managed AWS Outposts:** Facilitating the efficient management of AWS Outposts for seamless operational focus in launch activities.
– **Managed Hybrid Network:** Secure and reliable cloud connectivity for hybrid infrastructures.
– **Regul8 Guardrails:** Easy compliance integration across cloud platforms to speed market entry.
– **Kubernetes Everywhere:** Efficient and consistent management of containerised deployments across diverse cloud environments.
This initiative caters to the diverse cloud solution demands of customers seeking hyperscale, hybrid, public, and private cloud solutions.
**Enhancing Cybersecurity Measures**
To uphold comprehensive cybersecurity standards, Continent 8, through its division [C8 Secure](https://www.c8secure.com/), expanded its cybersecurity services by collaborating with experts. In 2024, they partnered with MIRACL to integrate a secure single-step authentication solution, and with Corrata to strengthen mobile endpoint security.
Amid rising cyber threats, customer adoption of managed security services has increased, with companies like Sportingtech benefiting from round-the-clock monitoring and quick threat response.
**Growing Workforce and Industry Engagement**
Reaching over 300 employees in December 2024, marking a 20% increase since 2023, Continent 8 expanded its global presence, including a new office in the Philippines. The company participated in over 50 industry events and led more than 20 panels while winning five industry awards.
**Sustaining Partnerships**
Their longstanding collaboration with Playtech was renewed, highlighting mutual commitment to advancing the regulated online gaming sector. Shimon Akad, COO at Playtech, emphasized the strength of this relationship spanning two decades.
**Leadership and Vision of Michael Tobin**
Michael Tobin, Founder and CEO of Continent 8, was inducted into the Sports Betting Hall of Fame at the SBC Summit North America for his contributions to the gaming industry over 25 years. He expressed pride in the company’s achievements and commitment to empowering partners and clients.
**Navigating the Changing HCI Landscape**
Following Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, Continent 8 transitioned many clients to Nutanix HCI environments, showcasing the benefits of reduced infrastructure footprint and costs with minimal disruption.
**Launching a Tribal Gaming Podcast**
The company introduced ‘Tribal Talks: Cybersecurity Unlocked,’ a podcast focused on tribal gaming cybersecurity issues, hosted by Jerad Swimmer, offering insights from industry leaders.
**Looking Ahead to 2025**
As 2024 closes, Continent 8 eagerly anticipates ICE 2025 in Barcelona, where they will showcase regulatory and compliance-driven solutions. Interested attendees can schedule meetings via their [ICE 2025 page](https://lp.continent8.com/ice_2025).