BMM Testlabs brings the training to you in 2015
BMM Testlabs brings the training to you in 2015
BMM Testlabs is pleased to announce the expansion of its training and education program, The BMM Academy, in 2015. The BMM Academy comprises a series of education and training programs that can be tailored to fit any small group or large organization, and be held at any location. Subjects on offer range from ‘Independent Test Labs and their Responsibilities’ through to ‘EGM Essentials’ and ‘Class II Technical Standards’. Also on offer is an ‘in-depth’ series covering ‘Math Analysis’, ‘Electronic Signatures’, ‘Source Code’ and more detailed areas of the testing and certification process. Martin Storm, BMM’s President & CEO, commented, “BMM is committed to the global gaming industry and we are dedicated to ensuring that up-to-date, accurate and engaging training is available. The BMM Academy fills this need, with customized training in the right place, at the right time, provided by long-time industry experts and engineers.” Storm continued, “BMM has provided many successful training courses over the last 12 months to both large and small groups across the world, including Tribal Gaming Commissions in Oregon, Idaho, Oklahoma and Regulators in South America. We have also provided a number of educational sessions at our headquarters in Las Vegas, and would like to thank those Regulators who trained with BMM as recently as this week, and during the last year.” Travis Foley, EVP Operations – BMM Americas, added, “Training by experts, who work in the industry every day, is clearly the best way to stay engaged and up-to-date on the latest technology. Through the BMM Academy, BMM is helping to build knowledge and empower regulators to fully understand the gaming industry today and specifically, the testing and certification process.” The BMM Academy provides training and education at BMM’s state-of-the-art facility in Las Vegas, at the client’s facility and at shows and events throughout the world. Training can be customized for each group or organization and promises a positive and interactive learning experience for all. For a prospectus or more information please contact Wendy Anderson – wendy.anderson@bmm.com...
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BMM Testlabs provides training to the Provincial Institute of Gaming from Neuquén (IJAN) Argentina
BMM Testlabs recently provided multidisciplinary technical training to the Provincial Institute of Gaming from Neuquén (IJAN) Argentina. The President of IJAN, Contador Alfredo Monaco requested that the Institution’s Audit Team attend this first training session, focused on effective regulatory policies, casino systems, progressive systems, field audit and architecture of slot machines. Mr. Mario Oscar Becher, General Director of Audit of the Provincial Institute of Gaming Neuquén (IJAN) commented, “We are very pleased with the high level of training and attention to detail that BMM Testlabs provided. The main objective of the training was to strengthen and expand staff expertise to ensure an increasingly efficient level of management. This training will enable the Provincial Institute of Gaming Neuquén (IJAN) to continue to provide excellent standards, quality processes and transparency.” The training program was developed by Fernando Cuellar, Senior Director of Client Services, BMM Testlabs, Peru. Carlos Gloza, BMM’s representative for Argentina, coordinated and moderated the sessions. At the end of the training program, Mario Becher, who participated in the conference with Nicolás Mega and Nicolás Lepen, reaffirmed the decision of IJAN management to continue the training sessions with BMM. “This training from BMM will enable the Provincial Institute of Gaming from Neuquén (IJAN) to keep up with best practices and further develop skills in line with the global gaming industry.” BMM Testlabs realizó capacitación al Instituto Provincial de Juegos de Azar ( IJAN) BMM Teslabs recientemente ha realizado una capacitación técnica multidisciplinaria al Instituto Provincial de Juegos de Azar de Neuquén (IJAN). El Presidente del IJAN, Contador Alfredo Mónaco, dispuso que el equipo de Fiscalizadores de su Institución, concurra a ésta primera sesión de entrenamiento, que se centró en políticas eficaces de regulación, sistemas de casino, sistemas progresivos, auditoría de campo y la arquitectura de las máquinas tragamonedas. El Sr. Mario Oscar Becher,Director General de Fiscalización y Control del Instituto Provincial de Juegos de Azar de Neuquén (IJAN) comentó, “Estamos muy satisfechos con BMM Testlabs por el alto nivel de formación y su atención a los detalles. El principal objetivo de la capacitación es fortalecer y ampliar los conocimientos del personal, para garantizar cada vez mas un eficiente nivel de gestión. Esta capacitación permitira al IJAN, continuar proporcionando excelentes estándares, procesos de calidad y transparencia.” El programa de formación, fué desarrollado por Fernando Cuellar, Director Senior de Servicios al Cliente BMM Testlabs Perú y Carlos Gloza, Representante BMM Testlabs en Argentina, quien coordinó y moderó las sesiones. Al final del Entrenamiento, el Sr. Mario Becher, quien participó de las jornadas junto a Nicolás Mega y Nicolás Lepen, reafirmó la decisión de la Dirección del IJAN para continuar con Cursos de Capacitación de BMM. “Esta capacitación de BMM permitirá al IJAN, mantenerse al día, con las mejores prácticas y desarrollar aún más sus habilidades siguiendo la linea con la industria mundial de...
Read MoreEurope’s choice in gaming testlabs – at ICE 2015
BMM Testlabs is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at ICE in London, February 3-5, 2015. BMM will be represented from across the globe at this year’s ICE show, with staff attending from its Italian, Austrian and Spanish offices. They will be joined by key leaders from the South Africa, Australia and US businesses. These experienced BMM staff will be available to all ICE attendees throughout the three-day event to offer advice and assistance on compliance, certification, testing and training services for both land-based and iGaming. Kirk White, Executive Vice President & General Manager – International commented “BMM has gone through a significant global expansion over the last three years, with specific emphasis in Europe. In 2014 we opened new offices in Vienna and Bologna, employing both local and international staff in those locations. In Europe we are seeing the gaming industry really embrace technical innovation and competition to lower costs and improve efficiencies, and BMM is filling this demand with quality testing, compliance and certification services.” Marzia Turrini, SVP – Southern Europe added “BMM Testlabs is ready and able to test online, land-based, social and mobile in European jurisdictions. As a company BMM has been testing and certifying gaming product for over 33 years. We employ some of the most experienced gaming experts in the industry and our customer service and attention to detail are second to none. I would like to encourage all manufacturers, whether online or land based, to visit the BMM booth at ICE and discover the benefits of partnering with BMM.” White continued, “The BMM team is looking forward to sharing our expertise and knowledge with ICE attendees at the 2015 event. As so many manufacturers are now seeing, BMM is the gaming and certification partner of choice in Europe.” To find out more please visit BMM Testlabs at booth #N3-420, ICE, February 3-5,...
Read More2015 Gaming Industry Forecast
Travis Foley, Executive Vice President Operations, Americas BMM Testlabs—Americas 2014 was another record year for BMM as we celebrated 33 years in the gaming industry. BMM continues to uphold our core values: integrity, quality, productivity, responsiveness and accountability, ensuring that we deliver world-class testing and certification services with predictability and consistency, across the globe. As we look back over 2014, it has been an incredible year for change in our industry. The initial successes from gaming expansion in North America began to see the significant impact of oversaturation in many markets. Casinos have closed as others struggle to remain competitive and the industry seeks to find its equilibrium. The consolidation of the manufacturing industry experienced some of the most significant changes yet, with the results of the mergers still to be seen. Undoubtedly these changes will create challenges as well as opportunities across the whole industry. As innovation prevails, there will no doubt be a drive to find the perfect gaming product to appeal to the younger generation. This will result in continued pressure on manufacturers and a greater burden on R&D to develop technologies to transform how the patron will access gaming and what the overall experience can deliver. Will it be conventional, online or mobile? Will it be social or skill-based? In 2015 we will begin to find out. At BMM we are already seeing these technologies start to emerge and expect to see them deployed in the market within the next year. A major challenge for these technologies, though, is ensuring that government regulators receive the gaming and technology education to deal with what is here now and what is coming. Similarly, manufacturers need to understand the objectives of regulators in ensuring the integrity and accountability of new technology. Manufacturers must ensure that they take the time to understand the intent of existing requirements and how those will translate into requirements on new technology. For testing laboratories, 2015 should be a year of progress. Laboratories themselves must continue to find ways to exceed their obligations to the regulators they serve, the manufacturers whose products they test and in the services they provide above and beyond testing. Laboratories must create more efficient and cost effective ways to perform the services they provide. The quality of testing must improve. At BMM we have developed and will continue to aggressively invest in the development of automation tools. The use of automation can greatly increase testing time frames, reduce human error and result in reproducible outcomes that can quickly be communicated to the manufacturer of the equipment. To improve the quality of testing, the few remaining regulators who solely rely upon a single private testing laboratory, must take into consideration the benefits of a multi-lab environment. Multiple independent laboratories, while working together, can ensure a higher quality of testing services, competitive pricing, add transparency and enable more timely delivery of competitive products to the market place. For 2015, BMM stands ready to support regulators and manufacturers in the U.S. and worldwide as the gaming industry prepares to accommodate new and exciting technologies and gaming experiences. We remain open to working together with our competitors and key industry stakeholders to ensure the highest levels of quality, transparency and the expedient advancement of technology regulations and standards. BMM Testlabs wishes a prosperous and successful 2015 to all. Published in CEM Magazine, January...
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