The Expansion of Cloud Connect with Continent 8 and Cloudflare Partnership
The online gambling industry is constantly evolving, and Continent 8 Technologies, the leading provider of managed hosting, connectivity, cloud, and security solutions, is at the forefront of this development. In their continued commitment to offering the best infrastructure solutions to their customers, Continent 8 has strengthened its private Cloud Connect solution through a strategic partnership with Cloudflare.
This collaboration aims to provide customers with a seamless and secure connection between Continent 8’s infrastructure and the cloud service provider, Cloudflare.
Enhancing Cloud Connect for Maximum Security and Connectivity
Cloud Connect is a highly regarded solution that enables operators and suppliers to establish a secure and direct connection using Continent 8’s private MPLS global backbone. By leveraging this solution, businesses can reduce their public attack surface and achieve the highest level of reachability with minimal network hops between infrastructure and cloud services.
Continent 8 initially launched its Cloud Connect private connectivity offering over six years ago and has continuously expanded its capabilities. Today, customers can benefit from fast, secure, and resilient access to Cloudflare, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Microsoft Azure, all through Continent 8’s trusted network.
Justin Cosnett, Chief Product Officer at Continent 8 Technologies, remarks on the significance of this partnership, stating, “Growing our product suite by partnering with Cloudflare enables both of us to offer customers the most secure, fast, and efficient connectivity. It is partnerships like this that have solidified Continent 8 as the go-to infrastructure and cloud provider for operators and suppliers in the global online gambling industry.”
Expanding the Connect Portfolio
With a track record of over 25 years in the industry, Continent 8 has built an unparalleled reputation for reliable infrastructure and connectivity. Their continuous innovation and development of services support the most demanding online requirements. The addition of Cloudflare to their portfolio is a testament to Continent 8’s commitment to expanding their capabilities and providing even greater value to their customers.
Edward O’Connor, Chief Technology Officer at Continent 8 Technologies, explains the underlying collaboration between Cloudflare and Continent 8’s network architecture teams. Together, they utilized their extensive global networks to identify key points of presence (POPs) for seamless interface and exchange of private routes. This expansion of the Cloud Connect capability brings tremendous added value to Continent 8’s customer base.
Conclusion
The partnership between Continent 8 Technologies and Cloudflare signifies an important milestone for the online gambling industry, as it combines the expertise and offerings of two leading infrastructure providers. By enhancing the Cloud Connect solution, businesses in the industry can confidently rely on secure and efficient connectivity to effectively operate their services and meet the ever-growing demands of the digital landscape.
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