you a lot about the various systems and different operations ,” says Scott . “ Having an understanding of how it all works and is integrated has assisted me with a broad knowledge and very deep understanding of each system needed for an integrated resort .”

Having helped to oversee Okada ’ s rise from the ground up , Scott has watched as technology has become an increasingly important tool . “ With the guest in mind , our implemented systems start from the moment a guest drives into the property . The first thing that they will experience is the car park management system and parking guidance system guiding the guest where to park the car ,” he explains . “ As the guest transitions through an integrated resort , they are exposed to lots of user interfaces and different systems that can be interacted with . Our portfolio ’ s quite big — typically a large integrated resort has over 100 different systems .”

Located close to the beautiful , recently revamped Manila Bay in the Philippines , the resort offers guests

— Dries Scott , Chief Technology Officer , Okada Manila

an escape through its popular gaming facilities which boast 500 table games and 3,000 electronic gaming machines . With the task of implementing technology considered a key priority to Okada , Scott points out how vital it is to keep up with the latest developments . “ We ’ re very much focused on the technology of today – not yesterday . 90 % of our company is actually virtualised as we move towards virtualization , not just from a data centre perspective but also from a personal computer point of view ” he says . “ One of the most advanced user interfaces that we ’ ve implemented has been produced by a company called Paragon Digital Lifestyle . They ’ ve allowed us to imple-

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