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       ARAMARK Parks & Resorts Deploys PAR Springer-Miller Systems� SMS|World
Internet Booking Engine At Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas

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SMS|World is a web-enabled Customer Relationship Management Solution, 
allowing for real-time internet bookings for individuals and groups. 

NEW HARTFORD, NY � DECEMBER 27, 2005 � PAR Springer Miller Systems Inc. (SMS), a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE:PTC) and the leading provider of guest-centric hospitality management systems,  is pleased to announce that ARAMARK Parks and Resorts, an authorized concessioner of the National Park Service, has implemented SMS|World, an integrated extension of the SMS|Host Hospitality Management solution on its Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas� Web site, www.lakepowell.com.  

Located on the border of Utah and Arizona, Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas offers visitors diverse lake and land activities, including houseboat and powerboat rentals, lodging on the lake and tours to Rainbow Bridge National Monument.  As the second largest man-made lake in the U.S., Lake Powell provides stunning scenery that is appreciated by millions of guests each year. 

ARAMARK had previously deployed the SMS|Host Hospitality Management Systems� integrated approach for Lake Powell to replace multiple existing systems that ran the property�s front office, central reservations and activity management needs as stand-alone applications.  This included several optional modules such as Multi-Property Management, Spa/Recreation Scheduling, Ticket Management, Frequent Guest Tracking, Activities Management, Retail Point-of-Sale, and Internet Booking.  

�The SMS|Host application provides us a multi-faceted system for our multi-faceted properties,� said Roger Franke, director of information technology, ARAMARK Parks & Resorts.  �From scheduling boats and tours to improving efficiency at the front desk, this system helps us improve our customer service levels across the board.�

Roger Franke further explains, �The deployment of SMS|World is a natural extension to meet our customer service objectives.  Our operation has seasonal bursts of incredible reservations volume.  SMS|World allows customers to book lodging, houseboats and campsites on-line without enduring long waits on hold.�

John Springer-Miller, President and CEO of PAR Springer-Miller Systems said, �SMS|World bookings are created in real time, without the need to maintain rates and availability blocks in a second location;  it requires much less manpower than the traditional reservations office.  We don�t assess per-booking transaction fees that a GDS provider would.  With these things in mind, ARAMARK will enjoy improved bottom line profitability and guest satisfaction.�

About ARAMARK Parks and Resorts
ARAMARK Parks & Resorts is an authorized concessioner of the National Park Service. Through its sports and entertainment group, ARAMARK provides a wide range of managed services, including food, facility and other support services. ARAMARK serves more than 100 convention centers, museums, national and state parks, resorts and tourist destinations. ARAMARK offers organizations a single provider for concessions, event planning, premium dining needs and catering, restaurants, retail merchandise sales, and recreational and lodging services.  For more information, visit the Company�s website at www.aramark.com.

About Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas
Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas, managed by ARAMARK, is an authorized concessioner of the National Park Service, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. 

About PAR Springer-Miller Systems
PAR Springer-Miller Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of hospitality management solutions that meets the technology needs of all types of hospitality enterprises including city-center hotels, destination spa and golf properties, timeshare properties and casino resorts worldwide, setting the pace as a pioneer in the hospitality industry.   SMS|Host Hospitality Management System is distinguished from other property management systems with its truly integrated design and unique approach to guest service. The SMS|Host product suite, including more than 20 seamlessly integrated, guest-centric application modules, provides hotel/resort staff with the tools they need to personalize service, exceed guest expectations, and increase revenue. For more information on PAR Springer-Miller Systems, visit the Company�s website at www.springermiller.com.

About PAR Technology Corporation
PAR Technology Corporation is a leading provider of professional services and enterprise business intelligence software and hardware to the hospitality industry.  PAR develops, markets and supports hardware and software products that improve the ability of hospitality business professionals to make timely, fact-based business decisions.  The Company is a premier provider of I/T management solutions to hotel and restaurant companies, with over 40,000 installations worldwide in 100 countries.  PAR is a leader in providing computer-based system design and engineering services to the Department of Defense and Federal Government Agencies.  PAR Technology Corporation�s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PTC.  For more information, visit the Company�s website at www.partech.com.

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Contact:
Christopher R. Byrnes 
(315) 738-0600 ext. 226
[email protected]
www.partech.com
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