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Pegasus Solutions Acquires Wizcom Inc. 
DALLAS - April 30, 2007 - Pegasus Solutions today announced it has acquired Wizcom Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Travelport. The acquisition further establishes Pegasus as a leading provider of Global Distribution System (GDS) switch services � the alternative to GDS direct connects. 

�This year has been one of tremendous growth for Pegasus and this acquisition speaks to our commitment to maintaining this momentum and stability,� said Pegasus Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, John Davis. �Pegasus provided a breakthrough in the hospitality industry when we first developed the Pegasus switch more than 17 years ago. The acquisition of Wizcom enables Pegasus to continue to provide switch services on an even broader scale for the hospitality industry, and that is something we have advocated since our beginning.� 

Wizcom�s product range includes GDS and GDS-related products, Internet Distribution Systems Connectivity and Data Management solutions. As a result of the acquisition, Pegasus will inherit all of these products and will begin integrating the Wizcom business into the Pegasus organization. 

�Since Travelport became an independent privately owned company, we have considered a number of options for the placement of the Wizcom business within the Travelport family," said Ken Esterow, president & CEO, GTA by Travelport. "After conducting this evaluation, we have determined that the most suitable solution for Wizcom customers was for this business to become part of a company whose primary business is the provision of switch services and so Travelport has agreed for Pegasus Solutions to acquire Wizcom." 

About Travelport 
Travelport is one of the world's largest travel conglomerates. It operates 20 leading brands including Galileo, a global distribution system (GDS); Orbitz Worldwide, an on-line travel agency; and Gullivers Travel Associates, a wholesaler of travel content. With 2006 revenues of $2.6 billion, the Company has 8,000 employees and operates in 130 countries. 

About Pegasus 
Dallas-based Pegasus Solutions, Inc. is a global leader in providing technology and services to hotels and travel distributors. Founded in 1989, Pegasus� customers include a majority of the world�s travel agencies and more than 78,000 hotel properties around the globe. Pegasus� services include central reservation systems, electronic distribution services, commission processing and payment services, and marketing representation services, including the consumer Web site, www.hotelbook.com. The company�s representation services, including Utell® Hotels & Resorts and Unirez by Pegasus�, are used by more than 9,300 member hotels in more than 130 countries, making Pegasus the hotel industry�s largest third-party marketing and reservations provider. Pegasus has 16 offices in 11 countries, including regional hubs in London, Singapore and Scottsdale, Arizona. For more information, please visit www.pegs.com. 

Contact:

Pegasus Solutions
Julie Hines, 214-234-4267
[email protected]

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Also See: Pegasus Solutions, Inc. to be Acquired by an Equity Group Led by Prides Capital Partners, LLC for Approximately $275 million / December 2005

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