ICE 2008, Stand 3502, London, UK – 22 January 2008: HERMES SoftLab, a specialised software developer officially launches today its Gaming Competence Centre at ICE 2008.

HERMES SoftLab has built a leading gaming software R&D lab, providing advanced solutions and visionary concepts for game content development, mobile and online gaming, and gaming infrastructure management. The centre also offers solutions supporting clients through the complex regulations the industry faces and demonstrating HERMES SofLab’s understanding of the local regulatory and cultural requirements.

Operating at the forefront of software development, HERMES SoftLab’s Gaming Competence Centre uses the latest technology to develop gaming solutions, across the entire technology and gaming stack – from embedded technologies to modern SOA-based solutions, and from business applications and B2B to modern gaming content.
The existing set of technologies (software building blocks) can be used by casino equipment vendors and online gaming service providers including G2S (game protocol) and mobile payment framework.

Peter Testen, CEO at HERMES SoftLab comments “The gaming and gambling market is growing very fast and our Gaming Competence Centre has been set up to help our clients increase their competitiveness where applying leading-edge technology is key.”

“As the industry is increasingly more regulated, HERMES SoftLab’s Gaming Competence Centre also provides solutions to meet complex local regulatory requirements and certifications,” he adds.

Established in Ljubljana, HERMES SoftLab has an international presence with offices in the USA and Europe and brings almost two decades of proven software development know-how to the gaming and gambling industry, helping online gaming providers and casino vendors to develop cutting-edge products. Services include development of casino systems and electronic game machines, infrastructure coverage and server platform development.