Continent 8 is the first partner globally to run Varnish CDN in a Box in production, powering SecureEdge, its managed CDN with built-in edge security, on its own private network.

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Varnish Software, the data acceleration platform, today announced a strategic partnership with Continent 8 Technologies, a leading provider of managed hosting, connectivity, cloud, and cybersecurity solutions for the global iGaming and online sports betting industry. Continent 8’s managed CDN service, SecureEdge CDN, is built on Varnish CDN in a Box, deployed directly onto Continent 8’s private network. As the first partner globally to use the model, Continent 8 brought SecureEdge live in a fraction of the time an in-house CDN build typically takes. The service combines content delivery with built-in edge security, including DDoS mitigation and a standard WAF, with an Advanced WAF available as an add-on.

From software to a managed service

Varnish has developed high-performance caching and content acceleration technology for nearly two decades, with its flagship product, Varnish Enterprise, built on the open-source Varnish Cache engine. CDN in a Box packages that technology as a complete, turnkey managed service that infrastructure owners can deploy on their own network.

The model is designed for telcos, hosting providers, and managed service providers that want to turn existing network capacity into a new source of revenue, without the capital expenditure and engineering overhead required to build a CDN from scratch. Varnish provides pre-configured cache nodes, a centralized control plane, and 24/7 managed operations, while the service runs on the partner’s infrastructure under the partner’s own brand.

The Continent 8 deployment

Continent 8 provides managed hosting, connectivity, cloud, and cybersecurity services to iGaming and online sports betting operators and suppliers worldwide, operating a private network across more than 100 locations globally.

Running SecureEdge CDN on infrastructure it already operates lets Continent 8 offer a high-performance, white-label CDN without a separate build-out or multi-year development timeline. For iGaming businesses, SecureEdge CDN provides:

Low-latency delivery for real-time gaming, live dealer, streaming, and betting applications, with traffic kept on Continent 8’s private network and delivered on-net when the origin is hosted with Continent 8.Control over where content is served from, to match target markets and in-jurisdiction requirements.Integrated edge security, with a standard WAF covering the OWASP Top 10 and DDoS mitigation, plus an Advanced WAF with managed rule sets and bot detection available as an add-on.Origin shielding and cache persistence to protect infrastructure during traffic surges.Managed TLS certificates, instant cache purge and real-time traffic statistics.A single, trusted vendor relationship, with the CDN delivered and supported under the Continent 8 brand.

Jesper Hedblom, Head of Varnish CDN at Varnish Software, said: “Continent 8 already has the network, the customer relationships, and the trust of the iGaming industry. What we’ve done is give them a way to turn that into a CDN business of their own, fully branded and backed by Varnish’s technology and operations. It’s a model we think a lot of infrastructure owners will want to follow.”

Justin Cosnett, Chief Product Officer at Continent 8 Technologies, said: “Our customers demand high-performance, resilient and secure digital infrastructure, particularly during peak sporting events and periods of significant traffic growth. Through our partnership with Varnish Software, we’ve been able to bring a fully managed CDN and edge security solution to market quickly, while leveraging our global infrastructure footprint and industry expertise to deliver the experience and support our customers expect from Continent 8 Technologies.”

Any telco, hosting provider, or managed service provider with its own network footprint can deploy Varnish CDN in a Box, turning existing infrastructure into a branded, revenue-generating CDN service for its own customers.

About Varnish Software

Varnish Software is a global leader in high-performance caching and content delivery. Trusted by leading streaming services and enterprises worldwide, Varnish optimizes the delivery of digital content, APIs, and applications. Its customizable platform empowers businesses to scale efficiently, reduce costs, and deliver outstanding user experiences across video, web, and cloud environments. Varnish is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Learn more at varnish-software.com.

About Continent 8 Technologies

Continent 8 Technologies is an award-winning, multi-jurisdictional global hosting, connectivity, cloud, and cybersecurity solutions provider. Connecting and managing critical digital infrastructure, Continent 8 operates a private global network spanning more than 100 locations, trusted by the world’s leading brands in regulated industries such as iGaming. Learn more at continent8.com.

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Investment opens new London office and fuels regional hiring as enterprises move to prevention-first cybersecurity

LONDON, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Chainguard, the trusted source for open source, today announced $200 million in continued investment in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) to accelerate growth, strengthen regional customer support, and help organisations prevent AI software supply chain attacks. The investment reflects Chainguard’s multi-year expansion in EMEA, including opening a new office in London to serve as its EMEA hub and adding 200 new roles across engineering, sales, and customer success in the region.

The urgency of software supply chain security in EMEA

Open source software (OSS) now comprises over 90% of the code in modern applications, and almost none of it is written by the organization shipping it. Those inherited dependencies carry vulnerabilities, many of which have sat dormant for years. Frontier AI models like Claude Mythos and GPT-6 Astra can now surface those vulnerabilities and chain low- and medium-severity flaws that teams routinely deprioritise into working exploits in a matter of hours. Traditional approaches to patching cannot keep up, and the only defence that scales is prevention.

At the same time, increasing scrutiny under compliance frameworks and regulatory standards like DORA, NIS2, PCI DSS, and the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), as well as sector-specific requirements in finance, healthcare, and critical infrastructure, means organisations must find scalable ways to reduce their attack surface and demonstrate end-to-end software integrity.

“Pulling open source straight from public registries is like picking a USB stick up off the pavement and plugging it into your laptop. Maybe you could survive that when finding a flaw took a human engineer months, but you can’t now that a model does it in an afternoon,” said Ian Burley, Group Vice President, EMEA, Chainguard. “Some of the best engineering and security teams we work with are in EMEA, and they know prevention is the only option. We’re putting $200 million, a London office, and 200 new roles behind them, so more organisations across EMEA can put an end to AI supply chain attacks.”

Strong growth and customer adoption in EMEA

Chainguard has experienced remarkable growth in EMEA since first establishing a presence in the region in October 2023. In the past 12 months alone, Chainguard:

Saw 400%+ year-on-year ARR growth in EMEA;Expanded its customer base by 800% in EMEA;And started working with EMEA-based organisations such as Aleph Alpha, Cato Networks, and Siemens.

Organisations around the world are turning to Chainguard to enable their engineering teams to build at machine speed while preventing supply chain attacks. Chainguard now serves more than 800 customers globally and was named a Leader in the inaugural Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Software Supply Chain Security in June 2026.

“By fundamentally reducing supply chain risk in our platforms with Chainguard, we strengthened the reliability of a system that supports global shipping operations across hundreds of ports and thousands of daily transactions. Just as importantly, we achieved this without diverting engineering capacity from our broader Freight Information System transformation,” said Daniel Höpfner, Chief Architect and Head of Cloud Engineering, Hapag-Lloyd. “That balance between resilience, scalability, and execution speed is what makes working with Chainguard truly valuable for Hapag-Lloyd.”

A new London hub and continued hiring across the region

Chainguard’s new London office, located at 3 Herbal Hill, Clerkenwell, anchors the company’s presence in the region and gives EMEA customers direct access to local engineering, sales, and customer success teams. The office will serve as a gathering place for nearly 70 employees located in the UK today, as well as customers, partners, and the open source community across the region.

Earlier this year, the company appointed Ian Burley as Group Vice President, EMEA, to lead its regional go-to-market strategy and expansion. Burley brings 20 years of B2B SaaS experience across both startups and established technology companies, such as Benchling, Snowflake, and BMC Software, with a track record of building and scaling high-performance sales organisations.

As a remote-first company, Chainguard hires top talent close to customers in key markets. Chainguard’s creation of 200 new roles in EMEA will fuel local talent development, support regional customers, and accelerate product innovation tailored for the needs of local organisations.

To learn more about Chainguard, visit: https://www.chainguard.dev/ 

About Chainguard

Chainguard is the trusted source for open source. By providing engineers and AI agents with hardened, trusted, and production-ready artifacts, Chainguard helps organisations prevent AI supply chain attacks, increase engineering velocity while reducing toil, and maintain continuous compliance. Customers include Fortune 500 enterprises and global industry leaders, including Anduril, Canva, DocuSign, OpenAI, Public Storage, Snap Inc., and Snowflake. Chainguard is venture-backed by leading investors, including Amplify, IVP, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Mantis VC, Redpoint Ventures, Sequoia Capital, and Spark Capital. For more information, visit: https://www.chainguard.dev/ 

Brittany Hendrickson, press@chainguard.dev 

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The milestone update includes a +600% EXP fast-track server alongside rewards and comeback perks for returning players 

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — WEMADE, the leading global game developer behind the blockbuster Unreal Engine 5 MMORPG Legend of YMIR, has rolled out a first-anniversary update to commemorate a full year of global live service of its flagship title. This milestone delivers a comprehensive content roadmap spanning October through December, headlined by the debut of a new Assassin class, the launch of the accelerated Boot Camp Season 2 progression server, and exclusive rewards.

Legend of YMIR combines high-fidelity visual worldbuilding with dark Norse mythology and large-scale Server Battles. Since its global debut, the game has kept its community engaged with steady content updates and events for players worldwide. The first-anniversary celebration now serves to expand and strengthen the established player base, as well as provide a frictionless entry point for new and returning adventurers looking to accelerate their progression.

The milestone update includes:

New Assassin Class: Delivering an agile, high-impact combat style unlike any other class in the game, players can adopt the new playstyle with class change support, without losing hard-earned character progress.Boot Camp Season 2: A dedicated growth server engineered to expedite character development for new and returning users, it features a +600% EXP boost up to Level 65, specialized hunting buffs, and leveling support items — dramatically lowering barriers to entry and enabling players to swiftly catch up with veteran players.Player Rewards: The pre-registration campaign surpassed 100,000 participants, unlocking the 1st Anniversary Legendary Companion for all active players. Pre-registrants will receive exclusive bonus rewards, and players who complete in-game missions during the anniversary event can also earn a Legendary-grade Disir and Valkyrie.Community Events: Players who join community events on official social channels will stand a chance to win additional prizes by sharing anniversary messages and posting in-game screenshots.Einherjar Fellowship Event: A referral initiative encouraging active players to invite new and returning players to the game. Invited players can earn rewards by accepting an invitation and completing designated missions, while inviters receive tiered rewards based on the number of completed “fellowships”. Rewards include Epic- and Legendary-grade items, with top-ranking inviters also having the opportunity to earn coveted Mythical-grade rewards.Check-in Event and Mythical Companion Update: Mythical-grade Disirs and Valkyries will debut in December, alongside an exclusive 14-day check-in event for Boot Camp participants. Players who join the Boot Camp server after the first-anniversary event can still participate in this check-in event and earn a Legendary-grade Valkyrie on Day 7 and a Legendary-grade Disir on Day 14.

Michael Kim, Head of Business Division, WEMADE, said: “This first anniversary is a tribute to the passion and dedication of our global community. We have intentionally curated an extensive content roadmap designed to reward loyal veterans while providing a streamlined onboarding pathway for newcomers and returning players. With sustained updates leading into December and an upcoming YMIR Cup Season 3, we look forward to delivering even deeper immersion within the Legend of YMIR universe in the year ahead.”

For full details on the Legend of YMIR first anniversary update and events, please visit the official website as well as the official Discord, YouTube, and Facebook community channels for real-time updates and interaction.

-ENDS-

About WEMADE
WEMADE is the only company combining over two decades of AAA game development success with a fully operational, game-proven blockchain ecosystem—built entirely on its proprietary Layer-1 mainnet, WEMIX3.0. Known for global hits such as The Legend of Mir, MIR4, NIGHT CROWS and Legend of YMIR, WEMADE is leading the industry in seamlessly integrating gameplay, tokenomics, NFTs, stablecoin payments, and blockchain infrastructure. Through WEMIX PLAY, WEMADE delivers a unified digital economy where players, creators, and investors can own, trade, and benefit from digital assets—powering the next generation of interactive entertainment and driving the evolution of Web3 gaming. For more information, please visit https://wemade.com/.

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