International Game Technology launches IGT Cloud solution

December 7, 2011 : IGT PREMIERES CLOUD SOLUTION
 
Changing the way casino games and systems are delivered
 
International Game Technology has announced the launch of the IGT Cloud solution for land-based, mobile and online operators.
 
"IGT is leading the cloud computing transformation in gaming by offering operators innovative solutions to optimize their operations and casino floors," said Chris Satchell, IGT chief technology officer. "Utilizing the IGT Cloud will let casino operators focus on what is important to them: players, games and performance."
 
The development of the IGT Cloud solution is an innovation in the delivery of casino games and systems as a result of a collaboration between CA Technologies and IGT.
 
Promising to deliver efficiency and value to casino operators utilizing Software as a Service (SaaS), the IGT Cloud will enable casinos to manage game content using IGT Floor Manager to access its comprehensive game library.  sbX® Analytics will empower casino operators to increase marketing productivity and maximize floor-wide performance with a variety of reporting tools.
 
"Cloud computing continues to revolutionize the global Software and IT industries, driving significant business value. Over time, the new IGT Cloud initiative will allow the gaming industry to realize similar benefits in operations, customer experience and innovation. This will deliver new opportunities for IGT and our customers," added Satchell.