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Jerad Swimmer Joins Continent 8 Technologies as Regional Sales Director
Gaming executive with more than 30 years of tribal, gaming and cybersecurity experience joins global infrastructure and cybersecurity business
Leading managed hosting, connectivity, cloud and cybersecurity provider to the gambling industry, Continent 8 Technologies, has welcomed Jerad Swimmer (pictured) to its global sales team as the business continues to expand at scale and pace.
Swimmer is a highly experienced business development executive with 33 years of experience in the global gaming industry. He has worked for seven tribes and held positions at Gaming Laboratories International, FABI Cash, Indigo Sky Casino and 13 other gaming facilities as well as serving under the Quapaw Tribal Gaming Agency and the Eastern Shawnee Tribal Gaming Commission. He joins Continent 8 Technologies from BIG Cyber where he was Director of Business Development for the past twelve months.
Based in Miami, Oklahoma, Swimmer will bring this vast tribal and cybersecurity experience to the role of Regional Sales Director at Continent 8 Technologies, where he will be responsible for supporting the company’s growth across North America. With his knowledge of the North American tribal landscape, he will be focused on empowering tribal and commercial gaming operators, ensuring these businesses have the very best infrastructure solutions and cybersecurity protections in place to succeed in the competitive landscape.
“I’d like to give a warm welcome to Jerad, who becomes the latest member of our global sales team,” the founder and Chief Executive Officer for Continent 8 Technologies, Michael Tobin, said. “Jerad is an industry veteran with a deep understanding of the United States market and the infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions businesses need to succeed in tightly regulated and highly competitive markets. With Jerad on board, we can continue to deliver a world-class experience to our existing customers while engaging those yet to work with us.”
“It’s an honour to join Continent 8 Technologies’ global sales team and to be able to support the business with its plans for the North American market, specifically focused on developing relationships with tribal businesses and tribal leaders,” Swimmer said. “As a proud member of the United Keetoowah Band and growing up in the gaming industry, I must do my absolute best to protect tribal country and tribal assets; the biggest asset being the youth, which is the future of our tribes.
“I look forward to working closely with tribal governments, operators, regulators and suppliers over the coming months and helping them to find the right cybersecurity solutions for their needs. After all, cyber risks are at an all-time high and all businesses must be prepared. This is an aspect of business that simply can’t be ignored and Continent 8 Technologies has the solutions and services needed to ensure resilience and protect sovereignty, assets, networks, systems and data.”
Swimmer will be attending RES 2024, presented by the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development, March 11 to 14, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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BMM INNOVATION GROUP TO SHOWCASE LEADING COMPLIANCE, CYBERSECURITY, AND RESPONSIBLE GAMING SERVICES AS PLATINUM SPONSOR AT CGS RECIFE AUGUST 29-30 IN BRAZIL
BMM Innovation Group (“BIG,” “BIG Group,” or the “Company”), a technology conglomerate providing world-class services and cutting-edge solutions to the global gaming industry, today announced it is sponsoring and exhibiting at the CGS Recife show August 29-30 at the Recife Expo Center in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.
As a platinum sponsor, the BIG Group invites attendees to its stand No. 31 to engage with experts in compliance testing and certification for iGaming, sports betting, and land-based gaming.
Marzia Turrini, BMM’s President of Digital, Security, and Inspections, said “Our commitment to serving Brazil is unwavering and reflected in our platinum sponsorship of the Recife show. We’re excited to meet with regulators, operators, and suppliers at the show and share our expertise, partnership approach, and our longtime commitment to serving the Latin American market. With our deep roots in the region and our years of experience in digital and sports betting testing and compliance, we’re well-qualified to test and certify betting systems, live gaming studios, and online games for Brazil’s fixed-odds betting lottery operators.”
All the BIG Group companies will be represented at CGS Recife – BMM Testlabs, RG24seven Virtual Training, and BIG Cyber – with a focus on strengthening the gambling industry to protect all who gamble.
BMM Testlabs has been approved by Brazil’s Secretaria de Prêmios e Apostas and by the states of Rio de Janeiro, Paraíba, and Paraná to provide its full suite of compliance services and solutions, including pre-compliance testing, customized security audits, PCI:DSS evaluations, geolocation testing, and software quality assurance. BMM is the longest-established test lab in the world with 43 years of experience to test, inspect, and certify to any standards established or adopted by gaming regulators, including GLI-19 (online gaming) and GLI-33 (sports betting). BMM’s reports are accepted by the regulatory authorities of nearly every regulated gaming jurisdiction worldwide.
BIG Cyber offers a suite of managed cybersecurity solutions tailored to ensure business continuity and protect the global gaming industry, including a military-grade Security Operations Center (SOC) with 24/7/365 monitoring, a virtual security team, cyber remediation, cyber risk management, and penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
RG24seven Virtual Training is the industry’s leading digital training and certification platform, offering a host of courses, all presented by industry experts, on compliance, responsible gaming, anti-money laundering, to name few – with Portuguese and Spanish subtitles available for certain classes.
BIG’s support of CGS Recife demonstrates the Company’s investment in what promises to be one of the largest gaming markets in the world. In addition to sponsoring and exhibiting, BIG is honored to be a part of the conference’s thought leadership through participation in in three significant speaking engagements:
BMM President of Digital, Security, and Inspections Marzia Turrini will speak on a panel at 10:00 (10 am) August 29 about the evolution of casino games and their impact on the possible casino and bingo law.
Turrini will also host a BMM Testlabs Keynote at 15:50 (3:50 pm) August 30, highlighting BMM Innovation Group’s commitment to Brazil powered by BMM Testlabs, BIG Cyber, and RG24seven Virtual Training.
BMM Sales Manager – South America Daniel Margariños will speak on a panel at 16:20 (4:20 pm) August 30 focused on understanding the specificities of the Brazilian market.
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BMM Innovation Group Announces its Support for CNIGA’s WIGC Show This Week Through Sponsorship, Exhibition and Education Panel
BMM Testlabs, BIG Cyber and RG24seven virtual training companies to have major presence at WIGC show February 19 to 22 in Temecula, California
BMM Innovation Group (BIG), a technology conglomerate providing world-class services and cutting-edge solutions to the global gaming industry, today announced the company’s attendance and support of this week’s Western Indian Gaming Conference (WIGC) & Trade Show hosted by CNIGA at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California.
“We are honored to participate in the WIGC, a pivotal gathering that underscores the strength and vibrancy of the tribal gaming industry,” the Tribal Services Senior Director for BMM, Sean Mason (pictured), said. “At BMM, we are committed to supporting the event and contributing to the success of tribal gaming enterprises. Our engagement reflects our dedication to fostering innovation, integrity and compliance excellence within the tribal gaming sector. We look forward to meaningful discussions, networking and showcasing how BMM’s expertise can elevate the gaming experience for tribal regulators, casino operators and their patrons.”
BIG is supporting the WIGC event through a presentation hosted by BMM Testlabs, a cybersecurity defense presence with attendance by BIG Cyber and demonstrations of RG24seven virtual training in booth #69 at the exhibition. BMM Testlabs will also host a presentation for show attendees at 3:20pm on Wednesday, February 21.
The BMM-sponsored panel, The Compliance Approach While Being Proactive to Regulations, will discuss effective ways to evolve regulatory frameworks alongside technological advancements to foster a fair, secure and responsible tribal gaming environment. The panel will be moderated by BMM’s Senior Tribal Services Manager, Holly Billy, with panelists Sean Mason (Senior Director of Tribal Services, BMM Testlabs), Tim Cotton (IT Audit Manager, National Indian Gaming Commission), Jose Gonzalez (Director of Compliance, Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribal Gaming Agency) and Kelly Myers (Director of Governmental Affairs, GLI).
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BMM Innovation Group Exhibiting at G2E With BMM Testlabs, BIG Cyber and RG24seven Virtual Training
BMM Innovation Group (BIG), a technology conglomerate providing world-class services and cutting-edge solutions to the global gaming industry, is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. BIG, which includes BMM Testlabs, BIG Cyber and RG24seven Virtual Training, will exhibit in booth 4408.
“BIG is pleased to exhibit at G2E again this year, presenting our industry-leading gaming lab for digital and land-based gaming products BMM Testlabs, our cybersecurity defense solution BIG Cyber and our free-to-market video-based training platform RG24seven Virtual Training,” the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for BIG, Martin Storm (pictured), said. “Our group’s efforts are central to BIG’s commitment to support and strengthen the gaming industry and to protect the public who enjoy gaming as entertainment.
“BMM Testlabs has been an integral part of the gaming industry since 1981, testing innovative gambling software and hardware products to ensure compliance. G2E has remained the premier destination to launch gaming technology innovations and BMM is pleased to exhibit every year. This year, we are hosting more than 40 senior managers and executives from BIG’s global leadership team to share our capabilities in testing and certifying any gaming product in every gaming market.
“In light of recent cyber events, the need for robust cybersecurity solutions has never been more relevant. BIG Cyber’s risk management and military-grade monitoring solutions have proven to help gaming manufacturers and casino operators prevent disruptive attacks on their businesses. We are eager to connect with industry leaders and showcase how BIG Cyber can improve your organization’s cybersecurity strategies.”
“We extend a warm invitation to all attendees to visit our booth and discover firsthand how our free, compliance-grade training is positively impacting not just the industry at large but specifically the thousands of learners already using RG24seven Virtual Training around the world,” the Chief Executive Officer for RG24seven Virtual Training, Wendy Anderson (pictured), said.
Visit the BMM Innovation Group (BIG) including BMM Testlabs, BIG Cyber and RG24seven Virtual Training at G2E in booth 4408.
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