The platform organizes the operation of the product
Depending on the composition of the solution, the platform may include account management, employee access, operations, content and reports. The word "platform" does not guarantee the presence of every module. In one proposal, some of the functions are built-in, in another it is connected through separate services.
- Find out where your master data is stored and who controls it.
- Request a list of modules included in the offer.
- Separately check dependencies on external providers.
The aggregator combines access to game content
A game aggregator usually gives an operator a common way to connect content from multiple providers. This may reduce the number of individual technical integrations, but does not replace the verification of access conditions, rights and availability of games. The aggregator itself does not necessarily include a full storefront, player management or payment infrastructure.
- Check the list of games and providers available specifically for your project.
- Check the requirements for your existing platform and test environment.
- Agree support boundaries between aggregator, platform and studio.
Choose by what's missing
If you already have a working management system and need to expand your content, an aggregator could be a topic of discussion. If the foundation for operations and management is missing, a content API alone may not be enough. Sometimes the supplier offers both components; then it is useful to evaluate them separately.
- You have a platform, you need content: explore aggregation options and compatibility.
- You need a product foundation: compare the composition of platforms and external dependencies.
- There are both components: check the integration, responsibility and cost of maintenance.
Compare specific boundaries of responsibility
Make a table with the components: interface, accounts, content, operations, reports and support. For each line, specify the provider and connection method. Such a document helps to see omissions that are not noticeable in the general list of benefits.
- Don't take a large number of games as proof of the platform's usefulness.
- Do not consider the presence of a control panel as proof of access to game content.
- Ask to show the communication between components in a test scenario.
Key takeaway
The main question is not “which is better,” but “which part of our system does the solution cover?” First identify missing components, then check compatibility and conditions.
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