Network Access Control, or NAC, is the frontline defense in an ever-present battle in network security. NAC has been around for many years in the form of securing wireless SSIDs, but what about the gaming floor or the back of house locations? There is usually so much commotion that a malicious attempt to plug into…
With the downtime due to COVID-19, casinos and other properties have a unique opportunity, right now, to help find a cure; by utilizing the processing power of their data centers to get involved in something known as “folding@home.” Please see our article for a background on the project as well as important details for your…
As we work together through this troubling time, I wanted to take a look a little on a brighter side: For casino information technology, trying to get certain things complete can be very challenging inside a high pressure and secure 24/7 environment. Here is a list of some things we could be considering through the…
Time synchronization among network devices is important to consider when building out infrastructure, and not just within the datacenter; client endpoints, kiosk terminals, wireless controllers and associated access points, slot machine virtual bank controllers and their electronic gaming machines (EGMs, or slot machines), etc… All of these devices should be synced to the same time…
Casinos have to work with massive amounts of data; from patron & machine information to food & beverage inventory. The amount of reports, spreadsheets and data logs can be completely overwhelming. However, the culmination of all this data is critical as it reveals the fine details of operations and the overall success or failure of…
How Microsoft’s servicing channels affect gaming environments – Part 1 Windows 10 introduced a new delivery system for updating the desktop OS. All past editions of the windows desktop OS had a set kernel with security and feature patching during the lifecycle of the product. Windows 10 version 1511 debuted in July 2015 and has…
Information Technology (IT) teams were recently recognized during the 20th Annual TribalNet Conference and Tradeshow in Nashville, TN. TribalNet has been officially recognizing IT teams for exemplary work since 2008. Such recognition has become a long-standing tradition and one that marks a high level of prestige. Since opening their replacement Casino and Resort, Soboba has…
Regardless of the industry in which you work, it’s easy to make assumptions about how much operational infrastructure and support you really need. As a casino owner or manager, however, it is vital that you understand just how your operations collects, shares, stores and uses information that is generated within the walls of your casino.…