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Barrick Gaming Selects LMS Property Management System; Industry-Leading Software Chosen for
Four Las Vegas Properties
CLEVELAND � Aug. 9, 2004 � Agilysys, Inc., (NASDAQ: AGYS) a leading provider of enterprise computer solutions and a leading developer of hospitality software solutions, announced that Barrick Gaming Corporation has selected the Lodging Management System (LMS) from Agilysys to streamline operations at its four Las Vegas properties � Plaza Hotel Casino, Las Vegas Club Hotel Casino, Western Hotel Casino and Gold Spike Hotel Casino.

LMS is an integrated property management software system designed to create economies of scale and provide greater control of front office, accounting and housekeeping operations. The versatile front-office system easily expands to incorporate additional software modules from Agilysys and other vendors.

�The acquisition of these properties gave us the perfect opportunity to create an experience for our guests that has not been seen in the downtown area for many years,� said Leslie Ruthe, director of information technology for Barrick Gaming Corporation. �The LMS product, with its industry-standard property management functions and completely integrated Internet offerings, is unfailing. That standardization and stability is exactly what our guests need.�

�Barrick Gaming�s decision to implement LMS demonstrates their commitment to offering the latest in hospitality solutions,� said Bill Lashley, senior vice president and general manager for Agilysys, Hospitality Solutions Group. �Barrick is a premier gaming company and one of the largest landholders in downtown Las Vegas. LMS will help these properties streamline daily operations and enhance guest service.�

About Agilysys, Inc.
Agilysys, Inc. is one of the foremost distributors and premier resellers of enterprise computer technology solutions. It has a proven track record of delivering complex servers, software, storage and services to resellers and corporate customers across a diverse set of industries. In addition, the company provides customer-centric software applications and services focused on the retail and hospitality markets. Headquartered in Cleveland, Agilysys has sales offices throughout the U.S. and Canada. For more information, visit the company�s website at www.agilysys.com.

About Barrick Gaming Corporation
Founded by David W. Barrick and Stephen A. Crystal in 2002, Barrick Gaming Corporation owns four downtown Las Vegas properties � Plaza Hotel Casino, Las Vegas Club Hotel Casino, Western Hotel Casino and Gold Spike Hotel Casino. The company plans to develop its real estate portfolio to become the gateway to both ends of the downtown Las Vegas gaming and entertainment district and the perfect entryway into the multi-billion dollar developments adjacent to the Plaza Hotel Casino. For more information, visit the company�s website at www.barrickgamingcorp.com.

Contact:


Jerri Hegwood
Agilysys, Inc.
770.625.7558
[email protected]
www.agilysys.com
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