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The Breakers Palm Beach Selects Materials Management
System; Industry-Leading Inventory and Procurement
Software Streamlines Operations
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 The Breakers Palm Beach, Inc. (The Breakers) in Palm Beach, FL has selected the Materials Management System (MMS) from Agilysys to streamline operations and enhance guest service at the 560-room luxury ocean-front resort property.

MMS, the industry�s leading procurement and inventory system, is a turnkey software solution with specific functionality geared to the hospitality industry. Its reliability, capacity for handling high-volume activities and incorporation of a full-function accounting backbone in an enterprise-wide paperless environment set the system apart from its competitors. MMS allows properties of all sizes to manage the entire procurement process via e-commerce from the point of hotel development to day-to-day operations.

The selection process was overseen by members of The Breakers team who appreciate the impact the new software will have on the hotel�s various operations. �We wanted a product that would grow with our business, and MMS provided a complete automated solution that increases data integrity and reduces manual processes, thereby boosting productivity and indirectly enhancing guest service,� said Barb Gerth, director of internal audit for the hotel.

�The MMS program offers the flexibility we need to effectively manage all aspects of our materials management process, and it also works well with our financial and point-of-sale systems,� said Rick Hawkins, director of materials management at The Breakers. �We were impressed with the support and guidance from Agilysys throughout the entire process � from development to implementation.�

�The MMS software will give The Breakers unprecedented planning and scheduling capabilities to manage operational costs,� stated Bill Lashley, senior vice president and general manager for Agilysys, Hospitality Solutions Group. �Through the incorporation of MMS, the property can expect to lower costs, increase its return on investment and streamline overall operations.�

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 The Breakers
The Breakers Palm Beach is one of America's legendary resort destinations.  Founded in 1896 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 560-room, Italian Renaissance-style hotel resides on 140 acres of oceanfront property in the heart of Palm Beach. The resort features 36 holes of championship golf, 10 tennis courts, a 20,000-square-foot luxury spa, a Mediterranean-style beach club overlooking one-half mile of private beach, an extensive program of family and children�s activities, including a multi-faceted Family Entertainment Center, and a variety of water sports. The Breakers also features a broad selection of distinctive restaurants, as well as an array of on-site boutiques � all wholly owned and managed by the resort. The Breakers is recognized as a AAA Five Diamond property and is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. For more information, visit the property�s website at www.thebreakers.com.

Contact:


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