Under the terms of the deal, Q9 will provide a fully managed hosting solution to Woodbine, including servers, firewalls, load balancing, backup and storage, for its new online horse racing wagering site (hpibet.com).
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“We’re very pleased to have been selected by Woodbine, one of the foremost entertainment companies in the country,” says Osama Arafat, CEO of Canadian-based Q9 Networks. “They are an excellent example of a how Q9 services and expertise can be used to offer new and convenient services. We look forward to providing Woodbine customers with a highly reliable online experience.”
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The Web site, Canada’s first horse betting site, is expected to attract more than $15 million (CDN) in its first year of operation.
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“In an online wagering business, you can lose customer confidence very quickly if there are any reliability issues,” says Andrew Macdonald, director of business development for Woodbine Entertainment Group. “We require the best available hosting services for this application as it will also serve as the platform for future developments such as wireless wagering. Q9′s facilities, professionalism and references were key in demonstrating that they are the best choice for Woodbine’s hosting needs.”
