Gtech subsidiary signs agreement with HCL Technologies

Under the terms of the agreement , Spielo affiliate Boss Media AB expects to transfer to HCL the employment of approximately 160 technical operations services employees currently based in Växjö, Sweden. The agreement is subject to certain closing conditions.

“We have a long and positive experience working with specialist technology service providers, including HCL, and are confident that this new partnership, given the current market climate, is the best solution for both our employees and our customers,” said Walter Bugno, Gtech President and CEO .

"This partnership with Spielo further strengthens HCL’s presence in the Nordic region. Together with our new talented employees and our domain expertise, we look forward to continuing to develop the business in order to meet our customers’ requirements for quality and flexibility," said Liselotte Hägertz Engstam, Vice President and Head, Nordic Region, HCL Technologies.

Under a multi-year services agreement, HCL will provide software services relating to, among other matters, Boss Media’s existing systems.  All services provided by HCL under this agreement will be subject to the oversight, direction, and management of Spielo.

HCL will also provide coding and technical services subject to Spielo’s strict Quality Assurance standards. The company will continue to own all current and future Intellectual Property, customer contracts and agreements, and will continue to be fully responsible for providing its customers with product specifications, design, deliveries and ongoing service.  

Negotiations with trade union representatives have been initiated, with the goal of transferring the affected employees to HCL by November 1, 2013. The closing of the agreement is expected following the completion of the employee transfer.

Besides, Gtech will be present at booth 1265 at G2E in Las Vegas next week, with its Spielo brand, and will launch its AXXIS cabinet  as well as its SPHINX 3D with True 3D technology.