Continent 8 Partners with Sportingtech to Streamline Virtualisation Costs

Continent 8 Technologies, a renowned global provider of managed hosting, connectivity, cloud, and cybersecurity solutions for the iGaming industry, has expanded its partnership with Sportingtech, a leading global gaming provider.

This collaboration focuses on optimizing Sportingtech’s virtualisation environment by overseeing a successful VMware-to-Nutanix migration. The migration helps Sportingtech mitigate a 42% increase in virtualization costs caused by licensing changes following Broadcom's acquisition of VMware.

Thanks to Continent 8's expertise and managed services, the gaming provider now benefits from a cost-effective, efficient virtualisation platform without any disruptions to their operations.

Cost-Efficient Cloud Migration

In a bid to cut virtualisation costs, Sportingtech faced a challenge after VMware’s licensing prices surged by as much as 42%. This price increase had a significant impact on their VMware-based virtualised enterprise cloud infrastructure.

Seeking a solution, Sportingtech turned to Continent 8, a Nutanix Authorised Service Provider, to facilitate the migration. Continent 8, known for its seamless integration and management services, carried out a detailed migration plan that included an assessment, prioritisation, and the move of hundreds of virtual appliances.

This move ensured that Sportingtech could avoid the cost surge and move toward a more predictable and efficient virtualisation system. With this transition complete, Sportingtech now enjoys a more manageable and scalable platform.

Michael Jack, Chief Technology Officer at Sportingtech, praised the partnership, saying,

"Working with Continent 8, who constantly push to provide efficiencies, cost reductions, and value-added expertise, made good sense to us. They continue to be a valued partner and managed to deliver the project on time with no service interruption for us or our customers, which is critical."

Sportingtech is a globally recognized, multi-award-winning provider of comprehensive betting and gaming solutions tailored for both regulated and emerging markets. With a strong focus on local market adaptation and operator-specific customization, the company empowers operators to deliver exceptional betting experiences, driving measurable growth across our fast-growing client network.

Rising Digital Expands Cybersecurity Program with Continent 8

Rising Digital, a global game developer known for its cutting-edge products, has selected Continent 8 as its dedicated cybersecurity partner for its US iGaming operations. The partnership aims to enhance the developer’s cybersecurity program by ensuring compliance with multi-state regulatory requirements across the US.

As part of this initiative, Rising Digital has utilized Continent 8’s suite of services, including Compliance Audit, Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT), and Vulnerability Scan (V-Scan). These services are crucial for meeting the specific regulatory requirements of jurisdictions such as Connecticut, Delaware, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, as well as Ontario, Canada.

With this enhanced cybersecurity framework, Rising Digital has launched its iGaming platforms across multiple states, ensuring that it meets the stringent security and compliance standards demanded by each jurisdiction.

The partnership with Continent 8 and its cybersecurity division, C8 Secure, has provided Rising Digital with actionable insights and vulnerability assessments, enabling them to strengthen their overall cybersecurity posture and protect player data.

Rising Digital’s collaboration with Continent 8 ensures that the company’s platforms remain secure, resilient, and compliant, providing a seamless experience for both operators and players across North America.

Source:

“Continent 8 Leads Sportingtech’s Nutanix Cloud Migration and Cost-Efficient Virtualisation Initiatives”, continent8.com, May 8, 2025.