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GAME DEVELOPER SUPPORT Quixant
Abhinay Bhagavatula, Chief Technology Officer, Quixant
Abhinay Bhagavatula is a leader in the gaming technology world, who has 20+ years of product and technology experience. Abhinay joined Quixant in 2019, and as Chief Technology Officer guides product development and strategy to meet the needs of the gaming industry. Prior to this, Abhinay has worked in product and commercial leadership roles with top-tier gaming companies such as WMS Gaming, a division of Scientific Games, and Aristocrat gaming where he was instrumental in the execution and rollout of new product strategy to global gaming markets.
The post-pandemic bottom line: think big, start small, move fast
Since March 2020 when the first lockdowns were enforced, the North American gaming revenues, for example, have since shown encouraging growth, with almost 85 per cent of slots now operational. As we look to a more positive future, with more and more venues welcoming their customers back, I believe that collaboration across the entire supply chain of game manufacture and production is key.
Te COVID 19 pandemic has massively impacted us all both personally and professionally. Te gaming industry has been affected in a significant way, and within a matter of weeks of the breakout, the industry went from record-breaking growth to complete shutdown. It’s fair to say that the industry has never faced a bigger challenge.
As we bid farewell to 2020, and look optimistically to 2021, and beyond, there’s finally light at the end of the very long COVID-related tunnel. A return to social and economic normalcy depends on the successful rollout of an effective coronavirus vaccine; a prospect that at last feels attainable.
Te gaming industry has proven time and time again to be resilient and adaptable, with our communities being versatile, and willing, and able to rally together to come out stronger at the other side. I’m certain the same will be true over the coming months as the industry looks to the future and gradually reopens for business across the globe.
Life has changed considerably in the past year and with continued efforts to contain the virus, change is likely to persist. Like everyone, we just want this to be over and know it’s now only a matter of time. At Quixant, we’re excited for the year ahead as we prepare to deliver plans to support the developing needs of this great industry as it comes back to life.
COLLABORATION AND INNOVATION As we analyse markets across the globe, some are
operating close to pre-COVID levels, whilst many are P30 NEWSWIRE / INTERACTIVE / MARKET DATA
required to be partially or fully closed. One thing that is consistent across the board is that when open, casinos and gaming venues have taken the utmost care to keep players and staff safe and protected, operating innovatively and creatively, swiftly introducing plans such as social-distancing measures, revised floor plans, new contactless technologies, and cashless payments.
Since March 2020 when the first lockdowns were enforced, the North American gaming revenues, for example, have since shown encouraging growth, with almost 85 per cent of slots now operational. As we look to a more positive future, with more and more venues welcoming their customers back, I believe that collaboration across the entire supply chain of game manufacture and production is key.
Now is the time to look at how shared best practices across suppliers, partners and manufacturers can deliver the best gaming experiences for the returning customer. Open, trusting, and collaborative relationships are what will drive the best outcomes for everyone.
Combining the best technical solutions, with
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