Continent 8 launches South Africa data centre, targets Q4 2026 go-live

Johannesburg site is the iGaming infrastructure provider’s first African deployment on its private global network.

Continent 8 Technologies is expanding into Africa with a new data centre deployment in Johannesburg, South Africa, scheduled to go live in Q4 2026.

The company said the site will extend its managed technology, connectivity, cloud and cybersecurity services into the region and connect customers to its private global network.

Continent 8 said the Johannesburg facility is its first deployment on the African continent and is aimed at supporting operators, platform providers and content suppliers serving South African players, while maintaining links with international operations and partners.

Mike Small, CEO at Continent 8 Technologies, said: "Expanding into Africa is a significant milestone for Continent 8 and a natural next step in our global growth strategy. South Africa is one of the most important, regulated betting markets in the world, and establishing a presence in Johannesburg allows us to bring the full strength of the Continent 8 platform closer to customers operating in the region. Beyond local infrastructure, customers will gain access to our private global network, cybersecurity expertise, cloud ecosystem and one of the most connected networks in the world, enabling them to innovate, scale and operate with confidence across multiple jurisdictions."