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Management System To Ensure Mailing Accuracies Lanham, MD and Cleveland, OH � April 14, 2005 - Group 1 Software, a Pitney Bowes Company (NYSE: PBI), and Agilysys Inc. (NASDAQ: AGYS), today announced that Agilysys will incorporate Group 1�s Universal Coder� address hygiene software into the Lodging Management System (LMS), one of the hospitality industry�s leading property management systems. Group 1�s Universal Coder� will be integrated into LMS for online real-time ZIP+4 verification. At the time of reservation or check-in, the names of guests are entered into LMS. With Universal Coder�, a pop-up window with the guest�s address will be shown to the user, who can choose to accept that address as valid or override it with a new one. The system will ensure that the names and addresses in hotel databases are accurate and up-to-date for mass mailings and other marketing purposes. �As a leader in the hospitality industry, Agilysys wanted the best data quality solution available. We are pleased that Agilysys recognized our solution as their choice,� said Bob Bowen, president of Group 1 Software. �This partnership provides testimony to Group 1�s ability to expand its mailing offerings in various vertical markets.� �We believe our partnership with Group 1 Software will enhance our reputation of providing innovative solutions to the hospitality industry,� said Bill Lashley, senior vice president and general manager, Agilysys, Hospitality Solutions. �Universal Coder� will ensure that our clients maintain the integrity of their customer data. Properties that use LMS will now be able to target guests more effectively for promotions, special packages and other marketing campaigns.� About Agilysys
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Jerri Hegwood Agilysys, Inc. 770.625.7558 [email protected] www.agilysys.com Colette Cote
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