Betfair picks PEER 1 for peak demand

Dawinderpal Sahota
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Online sports bookmaker hopes to satisfy demand

Betfair hopes to ensure the web site does not crash during the World Cup Betfair has chosen managed hosting provider PEER 1 to equip the company for unexpected demand. As part of the deal, Be...

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