This Week In Cloud AI - Opti9 Expands Canadian Reach with Strategic Hut 8 Acquisition

Opti9 Technologies has recently expanded its presence in the Canadian cloud market by acquiring Hut 8's Canadian managed cloud business. This transaction enhances Opti9’s cloud services and geographic reach within Canada, allowing customers to access a more robust technology platform and an experienced team. The acquisition also includes a multi-year colocation agreement, enabling Opti9 to operate its cloud infrastructure at Hut 8's Canadian data centers, providing increased flexibility for workload location and disaster recovery. Through strategic technology partnerships and a comprehensive range of managed services, including AI support, Opti9 continues to strengthen its position in managing complex IT environments with a focus on performance and security.

• Hut 8 (NasdaqGS:HUT) last closed at $88.09 up 9.2%.

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• "Opti9 Technologies Acquires Hut 8’s Canadian Managed Cloud Business, Further Expanding Its Canadian Cloud Platform" from Opti9 on GlobeNewswire (published 03 September 2026)