Gaming technology provider IPS marked its 40th anniversary during the Premios Expojoc gala at Valencia's Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, using the industry gathering to reflect on four decades of sector evolution and outline its future strategic direction.
Speaking to assembled gaming professionals, Francesc Folguera, CEO of IPS, highlighted the company's parallel development alongside the Spanish gaming sector, emphasising the collaborative relationships that have underpinned the industry's transformation.
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While acknowledging technology's fundamental role in IPS's development, Folguera stressed that lasting business relationships transcend technical capabilities. His address emphasised the human element that has sustained the company through four decades of market changes.
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The CEO highlighted collaborative innovation as a sector hallmark, noting how manufacturers and operators have worked together to drive consistent advancement. This partnership approach has enabled the Spanish gaming industry to adapt continuously to regulatory and market developments.
In a notable moment during his presentation, Folguera invited the IPS team attending Expojoc to join him on stage, publicly recognising their contribution to the company's milestone achievement and reinforcing the value placed on personnel within the organisation.
IPS Company Background
Founded in 1984, IPS has grown from a small Spanish gaming technology startup to one of the country's most established B2B providers. The company specializes in gaming management systems, hardware integration, and regulatory compliance solutions for both land-based and online operators across Spain and Latin American markets.
AI-Driven Transformation Ahead
Looking towards the future, Folguera identified artificial intelligence as a primary transformation vector for the gaming sector, predicting increasingly rapid and fundamental changes ahead. This technological shift will require strategic planning and adaptation across all industry segments.
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IPS has committed to maintaining its operator support role as the sector navigates these technological transitions, focusing on innovation and solution development to address emerging operational challenges.
Strategic Positioning for Market Evolution
The anniversary celebration reinforces IPS's positioning as a long-term partner for Spanish gaming operators facing regulatory complexity and technological advancement. With four decades of market experience, the company aims to leverage its sector knowledge while embracing disruptive technologies like AI. The Expojoc platform provided an appropriate venue for this milestone recognition, bringing together key industry stakeholders who have contributed to the Spanish gaming sector's development over recent decades.
AI is becoming a primary transformation vector for gaming operations, enabling advanced player analytics, fraud detection, and personalized gaming experiences. Gaming technology providers are integrating AI to help operators improve efficiency and adapt to rapidly changing market conditions.
The Spanish gaming sector has undergone significant evolution over the past four decades, with companies like IPS growing alongside the industry. This period has seen major regulatory changes, technological advances, and the emergence of online gaming markets.
Beyond technical capabilities, lasting partnerships in gaming technology rely on collaborative innovation, consistent operator support, and the ability to adapt to regulatory changes. Long-term relationships are built on understanding operator needs and providing solutions for emerging challenges.
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