Scientific Games nets agreement with Apigee

dwide gaming company Scientific Games has announced that it has signed an agreement with Google subsidiary Apigee, to utilize its full lifecycle application programming interface ("API") management platform, as part of the Company's portfolio of casino management technology.

The agreement allows Scientific Games to deploy Apigee API management software in its suite of casino and slot management systems solutions and will enable Scientific Games to design, secure, deploy, monitor, and scale APIs.

Founded in 2004, Apigee have developed an API platform that enables companies to securely share their enterprise data and services to provide connected digital experiences. Apigee was acquired by Google in 2016.

In a statement announcing the signing of the agreement Scientific Games Senior Vice President of Gaming Systems Catherine Burns said: "Scientific Games is committed to providing the best possible technology solutions for our customers and this agreement with Apigee, along with our newly launched Partner Program, underscores that commitment,"

"The Apigee API platform will help us to open up the door for more flexibility in working with third-party providers, enabling smoother integration and better security between our systems' products and third-party products. “

“This gives our casino clients the ability to more easily integrate 'Best of Breed' product combinations to meet their specific operational needs, as well as enhance their interactions with their customers."