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.

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“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.

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.

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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).