To help operators who are caught in the wake of SAS's ending, GSA is suggesting three important questions they should ask their IT departments before the end of the day

Now that GSA support for SAS has ended, where do we go from here?

GSA support for SAS has ended, meaning that technological innovations will have to come from elsewhere, but where? Savvy IT people across the industry - both in the supplier side and in the operations side of the industry - know that innovation from this point forward will only be driven by GSA protocols, including G2S, S2S and GDS. Where we go from here is to prepare our gaming floors, now. All of the new innovative devices and systems that will enable casinos to remain competitive in the entertainment marketplace are driven by these new protocols, and casino floors must be upgraded to run them.

Which suppliers can provide us with non-SAS products?

GSA members have been building the open protocols and have been building their new games and systems on the new protocols. A list of members is available at the GSA Members Page.

Is our IT team up to speed on the GSA protocols?

Be prepared - your IT team may not be up to speed on the new protocols. Fortunately, GSA University has a wide range of courses available today to help your IT team gain certification. Our "Certified Engineer Programs" offer in-depth technical training in the structure, features, implementation and testing of the GSA protocols. Equally as important is your understanding of the new protocols. Sure, no one expects you to become an engineer, but knowing the basics of what the new protocols will allow you to do (and what SAS will not allow you to do), will arm you with knowledge that will enable you to keep your competitive edge. To help you, GSA has created the "Executive Awareness" series, presented in a non-technical way to help increase your understanding. More information and registration for all courses is available at the GSA University Website.
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