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LAS VEGAS (August 31, 2006) – The Gaming Standards
Association is rapidly finalizing its new Certification Program.
When complete, the program will create a network of certified
agencies licensed to test vendor products for GSA standard
compliance. Today, GSA announced it has selected The Open
Group as its Testing Agency Authority (TAA) and Testing Suite
Authority (TSA), completing one of the final necessary steps
before implementing the program.
GSA President Peter DeRaedt said, “As GSA introduces
its standards into the global market, it is important that
we have a partner who fully understands how the certification
methodology can provide conformance testing expertise. The
Open Group has clearly demonstrated that they do, and that
they know what it takes to make standards work. We will work
together to set the right expectation level within the gaming
industry and promote the benefits of the GSA Certification
Program.”
As the TAA, The Open Group will accredit the Test Agencies
that will perform testing of products for certification.
In the role of TSA, The Open Group will determine the suitability
of test suites and other test tools for use by Test Agencies
in performing conformance testing. The work includes both
the creation of the acceptance criteria and procedures to
be used by the TAA and TSA and the ongoing operation of these
roles once the certification program is live.
The initial work involves defining Test Suite Acceptance
Criteria and Conformance Requirements for currently published
GSA standards. Ongoing support includes serving in the roles
of TAA and TSA on behalf of GSA for a minimum of three years.
“We’re honored that GSA has selected The Open
Group as its testing partner for accrediting agencies seeking
to test gaming products for industry standards compliance,” said
Allen Brown, president and CEO, The Open Group. “In
addition to applying our experience and proven processes
in conformance testing and certification, we’re looking
forward to working closely with GSA to finalize the new Certification
Program and ensure its successful roll out to the gaming
marketplace.”
The Open Group is a vendor-neutral and technology-neutral consortium, which drives
the creation of Boundaryless Information Flow™ that will enable access
to integrated information within and between enterprises based on open standards
and global interoperability. The Open Group works with customers, suppliers,
consortia and other standard bodies. Its role is to capture, understand and
address current and emerging requirements, establish policies and share best
practices; to facilitate interoperability, develop consensus, and evolve and
integrate specifications and open source technologies, to offer a comprehensive
set of services to enhance the operational efficiency of consortia; and to
operate the industry’s premier certification service. Further information
on The Open Group can be found at http://www.opengroup.org.
The Gaming Standards Association (GSA) is an international trade association
that creates benefits for gaming manufacturers, suppliers, operators and regulators.
We facilitate the identification, definition, development, promotion, and implementation
of open standards to enable innovation, education, and communication for the
benefit of the entire industry. Since its incorporation on May 6, 1998, GSA has
members representing a wide cross section of the global gaming industry. Platinum
members include Aristocrat Technologies Inc.; Atronic Americas LLC; Bally Technologies,
Inc. (BYI); E-Genting Holdings Sdn Bhd; FutureLogic, Inc; Harrah’s Entertainment
(HET); International Game Technology (IGT); Konami Gaming Inc.; Mars Electronics
International; Multimedia Games, Inc. (MGAM); Progressive Gaming International
Corporation (PGIC); Rocket Gaming Systems; Seminole Tribe of Florida; and WMS
Gaming Inc. (WMS). Other members include: 3M Touch Systems (MMM); AGMMA – Australasian
Gaming Machine Manufacturers Association; Alliance Gaming Services; American
Gaming Systems; Aruze Gaming America, Inc.; Atronic Systems; Belatra Co., Ltd.;
BMM North America; Bounty Limited; British Columbia Lottery Corporation; Cadillac
Jack; CashCode Company Inc.; Casino Technology; Cummins-Allison Corporation;
Cyberview Technology (CYBS); Dakota Nation Gaming Enterprise; Detroit Entertainment,
LLC; Digital Dynamics Software, Inc.; DigiTech Systems Co., Ltd.; Euro Games
Technology; Flint & K, Inc.; Foxwoods Resort Casino; GameLogic, Inc.; Gaming
Consultants International; Gaming Laboratories International, Inc; Giesecke & Devrient;
GGS-US LTD; Global Payment Technologies Inc. (GPTX); GTECH Corporation (GTK);
Himecs Co, Ltd.; Holland Casino; Hotel Technology Next Generation; Hyatt Gaming
Services, LLC; Intralot S.A. (INLr.AT); JCM American Corporation; Money Controls;
Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL); Nick Farley & Associates; Nidec Sankyo
Corporation; NRT Technology Corporation; Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation;
Penn National Gaming, Inc.; Radical Blue Gaming, Inc.; R. Franco USA; Scientific
Games (SGMS); Shuffle Master, Inc.(SHFL); Summit Amusement & Distributing,
Ltd.; Transact Technologies (TACT); Unidesa Gaming & Systems; UNLV International
Gaming Institute; Video Gaming Technologies, Inc; and Viejas Casino. For more
information, visit http://www.gamingstandards.com.
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