31 May 2007 31/5/07 - Innovative Gaming Technology awards
FutureLogic, Inc ., the leading manufacturer of thermal ticket printers for cashless gaming, announced today that its GEN2 Universal™ printer with the ProMatrix™ coupon solution has received one of Casino Journal’s Top 20 Most Innovative Gaming Technology Products 2006 awards.
Now in its 10th year, these awards recognize the most innovative offerings in the gaming industry. A panel of expert judges evaluated this year's entries and chose the Top 20 products.
The only printer to be recognized in the awards program, the GEN2 Universal printer supports all current and emerging game types by incorporating three game ports, including RS232, NetPlex and USB 2.0. The hardware component anticipates new GSA standards for downloadable games and permits in-game firmware and promotional updates via the USB port.
The ProMatrix coupon solution, a flexible promotional couponing and trigger solution, enables proactive marketing functions on the casino floor – by turning ordinary vouchers into colorful, eye-catching coupons.
“FutureLogic is honored by the recognition of these distinguished judges and gaming executives, and proud to be in the company of industry-leading providers such as Aristocrat, Bally, Gaming Standards Association, IGT, Station Casinos and WMS Gaming,” said Nick Micalizzi, VP Sales & Marketing of FutureLogic, Inc. “These awards represent the successful implementation of our new technology initiatives and our commitment to setting new standards for reliable, multi-function ticket printer solutions.
FutureLogic printers have received nine gaming industry awards over the past three years, are used by more than 35 gaming OEMs worldwide and are the standard default printer for International Gaming Technology (NYSE:IGT).
24 May 2007 24/5/07 - Gauselmann Group: Innovation and Technology Leader Celebrates Proud Anniversary
When young Paul Gauselmann started installing machines as a self-employed sideline in June 1957, probably nobody including himself would have thought that 50 years later the one-man show would have developed into today’s global player – the Gauselmann Group – owing to Westphalian characteristics such as hard work, courage, persistence, entrepreneurial far-sightedness, an eye for the essential, and the grain of luck necessary for everything. Just in time for the anniversary year the group succeeded in generating consolidated revenues of EUR 1.007 billion thus “cracking” the one billion line.
The extraordinary development from a one-man business into an international group with 5,500 employees worldwide is an almost unrivalled German success story, especially considering that the rise of the business did not take place in the post-war era but only in the 1970s and 1980s. The same applies to the many decades of exemplary social, cultural, and athletics sponsorship of the Gauselmann family based on an entrepreneurial sense of responsibility and voluntary commitment.
17 May 2007 17/5/07 - FutureLogic Expands Global Support and Distribution Network
FutureLogic, Inc ., the world’s leading manufacturer of thermal ticket printers for cashless gaming, announced today that it has expanded its global support and distribution network into the Asia Pacific market, with the official opening of its new sales, service and distribution centres in Macau, China.
The launch of FutureLogic Asia was celebrated with a customer appreciation event on April 19, 2007 at the MacauTower. Activities offered were Sky Walking, Sky Jumping and Bungee Jumping, followed by a reception at the 360 Restaurant at MacauTower.
At 233 meters, AJ Hackett’s Macau Tower Bungee is the highest commercial Bungee jump in the world, and guests from MGM Grand Macau, IGT and Aristocrat suited up and participated in the venue’s thrilling experiences. Peter Johns of MGM Grand Macau remarked, “I’ve never seen a company launch taken to such an extreme. FutureLogic certainly knows how to make an impact.”
The company has been making an impact in the region with its casino gaming printer products and services since inauguarating the Macau operation in October 2006. With more than 900,000 printers installed in casinos around the world and offices and engineering teams in the US, Europe and Asia, FutureLogic dominates the TITO (Ticket-In/Ticket-Out) market. By combining local service strategies with a global suppport infrastructure, the company is able to provide a rapid response to OEM and casino requests for new product development, as well as changes in firmware, ticket design, language, graphics and other peripheral functionality.
The Macau operation is headed by Daniel Turner, a 12-year veteran of system, peripheral and gaming industry sales. Dan earned a Physics Degree from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, UK. He spent eight years with IBM in their Mid Market Sales Division, and opened IBM's direct sales office in Beijing, China. In 2004 he joined the gaming industry, initially with Endx, now part of Progressive Gaming and later with Money Controls as Sales Manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa.
“Since joining us in October of last year, Dan has become a key member of FutureLogic's International Team,” said John Edmunds, General Manager of Europe, Africa and Asia and VP of International Sales. “His enthusiasm, technical expertise and knowledge of the region have already helped him establish FutureLogic as the dominant thermal printer for TITO applications in casinos in Macau and across Asia."
FutureLogic developed and launched its first TITO printer in collaboration with IGT designers for the introduction of EZ Pay™ in 1999, and proudly maintains its status as default printer supplier for IGT worldwide. The company will exhibit their new GEN2 Universal™ printers and the ProMatrix™ coupon solution at G2E Asia (stand 314), to be held in Macau on June 13-14.
The GEN2 Universal printer is designed to communicate with the processing unit of an electronic gaming device and supports all current and emerging game types by incorporating three game ports, including RS232, NetPlex and USB 2.0. The printer anticipates new standards for downloadable games and permits in-game firmware and promotional updates via the USB port.
FutureLogic will also display the ProMatrix coupon solution, a flexible promotional couponing and trigger system that utilizes a second port on the GEN2 Universal printer to deliver colourful coupons at the game. FutureLogic is actively working with casinos in Asia to trial the ProMatrix coupon solution to enhance current Player Reward Programs.
As a platinum member of the Gaming Standards Association (GSA), FutureLogic actively participates in the development of USB communication standards and reference designs, and chairs the GDS Technical Committee for Peripherals for GSA interface.
For further information, contact FutureLogic Europe at +44.1628.760.083 for sales inquiries, or +44.1628.760.082 for technical service.
03 May 2007 3/5/2007 - Bill Acceptor, L Series, can be customized for your currency!
International Currency Technologies, Inc. (ICT) the currency handling pioneer in the design, manufacture and distribution of gaming, amusement, vending, kiosk, and other payment system industries, is very excited to introduce the new generation bill acceptor, the L Series, which provides you high security, innovative technologies, user friendly and fast transportation advanced for the best use of your applications.
Simply speaking, with the full experiences in worldwide currencies, ICT uses the unique design in L Series, which will be able to accurately verify the needed-to-know parts of your banknotes and thus prevents up to 99% of counterfeit banknotes accepting in your pocket. Also, the new anti-pullback function and the latest mechanical technology will prevent “stringing”. That provides you high security environments. Except that, you will also be impressive in L Series’ user friendly design, L Series is designed to remove the unit from bezel easily without any tools. It is ideal for fast and easy transport or maintain in busy retail environments.
The L series offers features and functionality for the most demanding retail applications from gaming, amusement through to kiosks. ICT’s L Series bill acceptor is equipped with a superior consumer interface, advanced processing technology, and progressive engineering to reject counterfeit bills, while instantly accepting legal currency without jamming.
What’s the benefit of that? ICT Europe director, Neil Lu said “Even we put all our focuses on the fancy functions of bill acceptor; we should never forget to consider of what customers need. More efficient and more convenient units are what customers consider important. There are no customers will feel satisfied with a bill acceptor equipped with many “unnecessary features”, but a customer-oriented features product.”
“To understand our customers and to figure out what we can do for our customers is ICT’s basic business philosophy.” “We never forget what we have promised to our customers. This time, we are ready to show the world more about how we respect the unique of your currency.” ICT Europe director, Neil Lu also noted.
You can integrate L Series into a wide range of applications because of the selectable interfaces and the small size. And one thing we know is ICT’s technology will always be advancing, and you will be surprised in where the next idea ICT might lead.
30 April 2007 30/04/07 - The Return of The Golden Arrow
Those who know the German language will tell you that the German word Pfeil means arrow in English. NRI is celebrating the return of its arrow to further strengthen its sales team, that of Mr. Michael Pfeil.
Michael has many years of experience in the payment systems market with both payment systems manufacturers and distributors. Michael explains why he has rejoined NRI.
“I have had the benefit of experience working for a manufacturer and distributor, so seeing the market with both viewpoints. I have always respected NRI for its focus on product quality and coming from a technical background, this is close to my heart. The commitment from such a respected corporation as Crane to creating the Crane Payment Solutions group with NRI as a core member convinced me that this company has an exciting strategy, an industry leading product range and can offer real solutions to the market place”.
Michael Pfeil joins NRI as Sales Manager for Eastern Europe. Michael combines technical with commercial expertise. Michael has a technical background, having studied in Germany to become a State Certified Engineer and has several years of experience within sales.
NRI’s Sales Director, Carles Aleixandre commented on Michael, “We are very
pleased that Michael has decided to rejoin us. Our commitment to offering our customers complete solutions in all our markets shows that we can attract the best”.
