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FutureLogic Appoints Matt Naraghi as Director of Marketing North America

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 09:50 AM PDT

 

Glendale, Calif., June 12, 2012 — FutureLogic, Inc., the leading manufacturer of innovative ticketing and intelligent promotional couponing solutions, announces today that Matt Naraghi has joined its management team as Director of Marketing for its North American operations. In his new position, Naraghi will be responsible for planning, development, and implementation of FutureLogic’s North American marketing communications and public relations activities. Matt will also work with FutureLogic's international team coordinating the company’s marketing efforts at the strategic and tactical levels globally.

Matt Naraghi Director of Marketing North American

"Matt brings a wealth of experience having worked for 24 years in the marketing and advertising sectors with some of the best known firms in New York including FCB and Lippincott & Margulies," said Nick Micalizzi, FutureLogic's VP of Sales and Marketing, North America.  "With his extensive experience and proficiency in digital mediums, we are confident that Matt will be instrumental in advancing our marketing objectives."

Most recently he served as President at WelComm, Inc. a full service high technology Business to Business Marketing firm in San Diego. During his time at WelComm, Matt had a significant influence in FutureLogic’s overall marketing efforts. Matt graduated from San Diego State University with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in microelectronics.

About FutureLogic, Inc. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Glendale, Calif., FutureLogic develops and supplies solutions for the gaming industry including high-reliability printer equipment and in-game promotional couponing solutions. As the undisputed leader in super-robust thermal printer technology, FutureLogic is the industry’s premier supplier of thermal printers for casino gaming, promotional equipment, kiosk, industrial, RTAL, gas pumps and medical applications. FutureLogic has shipped more than 1.5 million TITO printers worldwide. In July 2004 the company founded FutureLogic Europe, Ltd. to provide direct sales and engineering support for the growing OEM thermal printer markets in Europe. In October 2006 FutureLogic expanded its global support network into the Asia Pacific market, with a new sales and service center in Macau, China. In 2010 FutureLogic further supplemented its service and support platform with the opening of an office in Sydney, Australia, and in 2011 the company expanded its sales and marketing presence to cover South America. More information on the company is available at

 

BALLY TECHNOLOGIES, SHUFFLE MASTER, INC., AND ONGAME NETWORKS LTD. ESTABLISH A BUSINESS TO BUSINESS ONLINE PARTNERSHIP

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 08:17 AM PDT

 

LAS VEGAS, June 12, 2012 — Two of the leading global gaming suppliers, Bally Technologies (NYSE: BYI) and Shuffle Master, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: SHFL), and one of the leading poker platforms, Ongame Networks Ltd., announced a strategic alliance aimed at expanding their online gaming presence globally and increasing their online business-to-business (B2B) product offerings.

John Connelly Bally Technologies' Vice President of Business Development

This alliance will enable all three companies to take their combined strengths and offer a unique poker and iGaming platform solution.  The ability to interface Ongame's poker content through Bally's iGaming platform is intended to provide a best-in-class B2B offering and allow operators to choose world-class technology, while maintaining control of their operations through proven gaming suppliers.

"Bally is pleased to offer Ongame's proven poker platform, which will provide a unique offering through its integration on Bally's iGaming platform," said John Connelly, Bally Technologies' Vice President of Business Development. "Bally Technologies and Aristocrat Technologies have agreed to offer Ongame as one of their preferred poker solutions, thus creating a combined liquidity pool for our customers."

"Bally's objective is to place the control in the hands of the operator," Connelly added. "We are providing the necessary tools to have a single view of the player by incorporating existing and online gaming systems, while allowing operators to have the ability to cross-promote between traditional land-based and online consumers."

Gavin Isaacs, Shuffle Master's Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are confident that this relationship between Shuffle Master, Ongame, and Bally will create the opportunity  for gaming operators to control their data, establish liquidity, and ensure their suppliers are truly committed to a B2B model. It is relationships such as this that made us truly excited about bringing Ongame into the Shuffle Master family and opportunities like this only build momentum before the pending closing of our acquisition."

 

NEW SALES DIRECTOR FOR EUROPE

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 03:30 AM PDT

 

We are very happy to announce that Miha Miklavcic has been promoted to Sales Director Europe. Based in Slovenia, Miha has nearly a decade of experience in gaming industry and has successfully introduced Interblock brand to many new markets, such us UK, Germany, South African and Swiss.

Miha Miklavcic European Sales Director

Previously served as Regional Sales Manager for North European region, has in his period with Interblock proved to have excellent skills in sales and customer relationship and understanding in a diverse market. Nomination is effective in the beginning of June 2012 and in this role he will report directly to Global V.P. of Sales, Mr. Tom O’Brien.

Interblock team wishes him a lot of success and believes in his future path with the company.

 

SMAVIA Software Package VideoIP Recording Server and Viewing Client Software for Windows Systems

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 01:35 AM PDT

The SMAVIA Recording Server is a VideoIP server software for the recording and playback of IP based audio and video streams. It is designed for the installation on systems with Windows 7 operating system and suitable hardware equipment. The basic version with 4 IP based video channels can be expanded by up to 20 further IP based channels using a license code.

The corresponding software SMAVIA Viewing Client allows for the independent and convenient evaluation of the recordings via Ethernet (LAN/WAN). It can be operated on systems with Windows XP / 7 operating system and is included in the SMAVIA Software Package scope of delivery together with an access license.

Features SMAVIA Recording Server

Up to 24 video channels (SD-IP/HD-IP) – Simultaneous real-time recording, real-time streaming, remote access, live display, playback - One access license for SMAVIA Viewing Client included (basic license) - Video compression H.264, MPEG 4, MJPEG - Resolution SD (up to D1), HD (up to 1080p), megapixel (up to 8 MP) - Supports RTSP cameras - Configuration and recording of ONVIF compliant cameras - Connection to Active Directory via LDAP - Motion detection and SmartFinder function integrated for Dallmeier IP cameras - Remote configuration via Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) - Evaluation with SMAVIA Viewing Client or SeMSy® via Ethernet (LAN/WAN) – Supports PRemote HD in real-time.

Features SMAVIA Viewing Client

Access to SMAVIA Recording Server via Ethernet (LAN/WAN) – Live display, playback - Full-HDTV with 16:9 display format -Variable display in various multi splits - Extensive search functions - Function SmartFinder supported - Function PRemote HD -Supported - Function EasyZoom supported - PTZ camera control via GUI

About Dallmeier Dallmeier has at its disposal more than 25 years of experience in transmission, recording as well as picture processing technology and is an outstanding pioneer of CCTV/IP solutions worldwide. This profound knowledge is used in the development of intelligent software and high quality recorder and camera technologies enabling Dallmeier to not only offer stand-alone systems, but complete network solutions up to large-scale projects with perfectly integrated components. Right from the beginning the company always focused on own innovative developments and highest quality and reliability. Dallmeier is the only manufacturer in Germany that develops and manufactures all components on its own. This includes the entire product range, from cameras to picture storage and transmission to intelligent video analysis and even individually adjusted management systems. Quality made by Dallmeier, made in Germany!

Over the years, Dallmeier has repeatedly given fresh impetus to the market with new developments and extraordinary innovations. The world's first DVR for example, which introduced digital recording to the entire CCTV industry, came from Dallmeier. The multifocal sensor system Panomera® will have a similarly groundbreaking effect: This unique and novel camera technology will revolutionise the market and open up completely new possibilities to the video security industry. This and the extensive experience in the CCTV and IP field have lead to a top position in the international market for digital video surveillance systems.

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BALLY TECHNOLOGIES’ KIMBERLY COHN NAMED A 2011 “GREAT WOMEN OF GAMING” AWARD WINNER

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 12:20 AM PDT

 

 

LAS VEGAS, June 11, 2012 — Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, casino-management, interactive applications, and networked and server-based systems for the global gaming industry, today announced that Director of Game Development Kimberly Cohn earned a 2011 Great Women of Gaming "Rising Star" award.

The annual awards, presented by Casino Enterprise Management magazine, honor the brightest women in the gaming industry from around the world.  The "Rising Star" category honors leaders with at least three years of experience in the global gaming industry.

Kim Cohn 2012

"I truly enjoy what I do and recognition is icing on the cake," Cohn said. "The previous winners are women whom I respect and admire. I am grateful and honored to be in their company."

Winners of the award were recognized for demonstrating exceptional achievement in at least three of five areas: Ability to go above and beyond job responsibilities; commitment to company and co-workers; contributions to the industry as a whole; commitment to mentoring; and strong overall life balance.

"Kim is a great example of the kind of employee Bally wants," said Senior Vice President of Human Resources Gary Kapral. "She is positive, dedicated, intelligent, creative, and self-motivated. She coaches, encourages, and is a great role model."

Cohn studied art at California State University, Northridge and also took courses at the prestigious American Animation Institute in Burbank, Calif. By the time she received her Bachelor's degree, Cohn was already recognized as an animation professional with the Animation Union.

Cohn made the jump to gaming after working as a Disney animator and technical director, where she supervised the digital side of direct-to-video movies, including Lion King 2 and Lady and the Tramp 2. She also worked on Winnie the Pooh feature films, as well as several television series.

Cohn joined Bally as an Associate Art Director in 2002, but was quickly promoted to Art Director, managing all of the artists and media technicians in the department. In 2005, Cohn was again promoted to Game Producer where she oversaw several newly formed game studios.

In 2010, senior management promoted Cohn to Director of Game Development. "Winning this award is a testament to who she is: A woman with an exceptional work ethic, incessant energy, ability to execute, and ability to work with those she manages," said Bally's Director of Video Game Development David Schultz.

Cohn was one of five individuals to win the "Rising Star" award."My hope is to always make an impact, and it is a great honor to have people in the industry say it makes a difference," Cohn said.

The dedicated wife and mother of two enjoys spending time with her family, as well as writing and illustrating children's books. She also serves on the Advisory Committee for the Art Institute of Las Vegas. An in-depth article featuring profiles of this year's award winners will be featured in the July 2012 issue of Casino Enterprise Management. The winners will also receive a prestigious crystal Great Women of Gaming Award and the chance to be featured in a CEM Audio Edge talk radio show.

About Bally Technologies, Inc. With a history dating back to 1932, Las Vegas-based Bally Technologies designs, manufactures, operates, and distributes advanced gaming devices, systems and technology solutions worldwide. Bally's product line includes reel-spinning slot machines, video slots, wide-area progressives, interactive and mobile applications, and Class II, lottery, and central-determination games and platforms. Bally also offers an array of casino management, slot accounting, bonusing, cashless and table management solutions. For more information, please contact Laura Olson-Reyes, Senior Director, Marketing & Corporate Communications, at 702-584-7742, or visit http://www.ballytech.com.  Connect with Bally on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.

This news release may contain "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and is subject to the safe harbor created thereby. Such information involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect the results in the future and, accordingly, such results may differ from those expressed in any forward-looking statements.  Future operating results may be adversely affected as a result of a number of risks that are detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update the information in this press release and represents that the information is only valid as of today's date.

– BALLY TECHNOLOGIES, INC. –