LONDON, Feb. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT) announced that its subsidiary, IGT
Global Solutions Corporation (with International Game Technology
PLC, hereinafter "IGT"), was awarded the lottery system and other
services contract (the "Contract") with the South Carolina
Education Lottery ("SCEL") to provide a new draw-based central
system, new lottery terminals, a back-up, multifaceted
communications network, and ongoing services. The Contract will run
for 10 years from the "go live" date of May
13, 2018 and is the result of the State's competitive
procurement.
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"Since its beginnings, the SCEL has effectively maintained
itself as a successful and highly efficient traditional lottery and
an essential source of funds for schools and scholarships,"
said Jay Gendron, IGT COO,
Lottery. "To support the SCEL's long-term objectives, IGT
will provide customized, high-performance back-office systems,
heighten retailer satisfaction, and responsibly deliver sustained
net proceeds – all cultivated through a collaborative relationship
that puts the SCEL's needs first."
Under the terms of the Contract, IGT will provide the SCEL with
industry-leading tools including components of IGT's Aurora™
platform. Aurora Open Retail, a new retail solution software
architecture, will enable the SCEL to support multiple types of
retailer solution devices in an efficient manner, improving time to
market. Additionally, the SCEL will receive Aurora Navigator
user interface and a new set of back-office components for lottery
personnel who will have the ability to customize the look and feel
of the interface to meet their exact needs, help them better manage
their business, and enhance productivity.
The SCEL will also receive IGT's Altura™ Flex draw-based lottery
terminal which features a highly-configurable platform derived from
the successful Altura GT1200 product, and a smaller footprint. A
new reader for play slips is designed to reduce maintenance cycles
and improve throughput. A high-resolution wide-screen retailer
display will enhance the ease of use and productivity of
retailers.
The latest Aurora MultiMedia digital advertising display
solution will be provided to stimulate increased brand awareness,
winner awareness, and player recognition of jackpots and game
activities, directly at the point-of-sale. Ticket-Scan™ Plus will
also be installed in retail locations allowing for players to
easily check whether their tickets won. The current communications
network will be replaced with IGT's patented Dual Comm Inside,
comprising a combination of next-generation VSAT and cellular-based
technology, providing the SCEL with unparalleled network
availability.
IGT is in the process of finalizing the build-out of its primary
data center located in Columbia, South
Carolina, and will be providing services to the SCEL
including installation and maintenance of the new central system,
terminals, and communications network; retailer training; and field
services. IGT will also provide backup data center services from
its Data Center of the Americas facility located in Austin, Texas.
About IGT
IGT (NYSE: IGT) is the global leader in
gaming. We enable players to experience their favorite games across
all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming Machines and
Lotteries to Interactive and Social Gaming. Leveraging a wealth of
premium content, substantial investment in innovation, in-depth
customer intelligence, operational expertise and leading-edge
technology, our gaming solutions anticipate the demands of
consumers wherever they decide to play. We have a well-established
local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in
more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by
adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and
responsibility. IGT has over 12,000 employees. For more
information, please visit www.IGT.com.
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