Q9 Networks Inc., is pleased to announce it has been awarded a comprehensive managed services contract by Woodbine Entertainment Group to host its new...

Q9 Networks Inc., is pleased to announce it has been awarded a comprehensive managed services contract by Woodbine Entertainment Group to host its new online horse racing wagering site.

Under the agreement, Q9 is providing a fully managed hosting solution consisting of servers, firewalls, load balancing, back-up and storage. "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, 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."

"We're very pleased to have been selected by Woodbine, one of the foremost entertainment companies in the country," says Osama Arafat, CEO, 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."


About Woodbine Entertainment
Woodbine Entertainment Group (formerly known as The Ontario Jockey Club) is one of North America's oldest and largest sports associations. The company has been a world leader in the development of interactive wagering systems and product distribution.

For more information, please visit: www.woodbinemohawk.com


About Q9 Networks
Q9 Networks is the leading provider of outsourced Internet infrastructure and managed hosting services for companies with mission-critical IT operations. Q9's data centres and network are engineered for 100 percent uptime with SLA-backed guarantees.

For more information, please visit: www.Q9.com