HERMES SoftLab launches world class Gaming Competence Centre at ICE 2008

ICE 2008, London, Stand 3502

ICE 2008, London, UK - 22 January 2008: HERMES SoftLab, a specialised software developer officially launches today its Gaming Competence Centre at ICE 2008.

HERMES SoftLab has built a leading gaming software R&D lab, providing advanced solutions and visionary concepts for game content development, mobile and online gaming, and gaming infrastructure management. The centre also offers solutions supporting clients through the complex regulations the industry faces and demonstrating HERMES SofLab's understanding of the local regulatory and cultural requirements.

Operating at the forefront of software development, HERMES SoftLab's Gaming Competence Centre uses the latest technology to develop gaming solutions, across the entire technology and gaming stack - from embedded technologies to modern SOA-based solutions, and from business applications and B2B to modern gaming content.
The existing set of technologies (software building blocks) can be used by casino equipment vendors and online gaming service providers including G2S (game protocol) and mobile payment framework.

Peter Testen, CEO at HERMES SoftLab comments "The gaming and gambling market is growing very fast and our Gaming Competence Centre has been set up to help our clients increase their competitiveness where applying leading-edge technology is key."

"As the industry is increasingly more regulated, HERMES SoftLab's Gaming Competence Centre also provides solutions to meet complex local regulatory requirements and certifications," he adds.

Established in Ljubljana, HERMES SoftLab has an international presence with offices in the USA and Europe and brings almost two decades of proven software development know-how to the gaming and gambling industry, helping online gaming providers and casino vendors to develop cutting-edge products. Services include development of casino systems and electronic game machines, infrastructure coverage and server platform development.

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Notes to editors
Hermes SoftLab is exhibiting at ICE 2008 in London at stand 3502. Spokespersons are available for briefings and interviews on the stand or at the press office.

Industry praise for HERMES SoftLab:

"Atronic, operating in 83 countries, is dedicated to manufacturing the highest quality entertainment products. For that reason we are careful in selecting our business partners. HERMES SoftLab proved to be a good choice. Not only did they reach the quality desired, but the fact that their operations are really close to us allows for an excellent working relationship."

Klaus Achmüller, Global R&D Director, Atronic International GmbH

About the HERMES SoftLab Gaming Competence Centre:
The centre is located in Ljubljana, Slovenia and its core competency is the development of advanced software solutions and applications for various areas of the modern gaming world. Using the consulting expertise of the HERMES SoftLab development team and with a strong gaming R&D department, the centre provides tailor-made solutions to customers of online gaming and gambling service providers and casino vendors. It also helps its clients to achieve the desired time to market while ensuring quality of products and services remains very high.

http://www.gaming.hermes-softlab.com

About HERMES SoftLab
HERMES SoftLab is an international provider of software engineering services and IT solutions serving storage and gaming industries, telecommunication service providers, financial institutions and the public sector. The company was established in Ljubljana, Slovenia in 1990. Since then it has grown into an international corporation with its headquarters in Slovenia, including offices across Europe and in the USA.

http://www.hermes-softlab.com

 

 

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