As an increasingly online-based and tech driven sector, the betting and gaming industry is constantly seeking new and innovative solutions, as firms continue to diversify their geographic and operational scope. One area of technological development that has caught the attention of many industries, including both betting and the sporting scene – from a business perspective – is multi-cloud services, and …
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Formula 1 and multi-cloud services are two things that, on first thought, may not possess too many similarities. However, there are a lot of lessons that the gambling industry can learn from motorsport – particularly when it comes to the role that multi-cloud infrastructure plays in keeping a gambling operator in “pole position”, especially around major sporting events. In the …
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With the impact of the pandemic on the gaming industry and the wider world, the scalable tech and infrastructure costs that come with using the public cloud has become more than just a desirable long-term goal to many gaming operators, but a matter of increasing urgency. The ability to scale and flex instantaneously based on customer demand, be versatile in …
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Sarah Lucas, William Hill’s head of IT infrastructure and cloud tech projects, has been recognised by IT publisher ‘Computing‘ (Incisive Media) as one of UK tech’s most dynamic and influential executives. Computing commended Lucas, naming her the ‘Hero of the Year’ for its prestigious ‘Women in Tech Excellence Awards’, which recognises the UK’s top female IT talents with the aim …
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Spread betting and fixed odds operator Spreadex has seen profits rise by nearly 30% according to the latest financial accounts filed at Companies House. The firm, which offers sports betting and financial trading from one account, posted profits before tax of £18.5m from turnover of £35.4m for the year ending 31 May 2014. Spreadex, originally formed in 1999, has seen …
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