PHOENIX � NOVEMBER 3,
2005 � Multi-Systems Inc. (MSI) and Pegasus Solutions Inc. (Nasdaq: PEGS),
have agreed to develop an interface between Pegasus� RezView® central-reservation
system and MSI�s WinPM property-management system that will result in what
the companies expect to be the industry�s most advanced, integrated PMS/CRS
solution available today. MSI also will assist Pegasus in developing an
additional interface for the RezView® CRS that will be compliant with
Open Travel Alliance (OTA) specifications.
The WinPM/RezView interface, which represents
an enhancement of an existing version, is expected to be available in first
quarter 2006.
�MSI�s growth and longevity in the hospitality
industry can be attributed in part to the strong business relationships
we have with leading technology and service companies such as Pegasus Solutions,�
said MSI president Rick Munson. �Together MSI and Pegasus will be able
to offer our customers enhancements, new products and even more opportunities
for interfaces that save them time and money.�
Dennis Law, senior vice president of product
management for Pegasus, said the goal of the MSI/Pegasus partnership is
to provide a completely integrated enterprise system that will rival anything
in the industry. The two-way integrated interface will enable information
in WinPM and RezView � such as rates and availability � to be shared between
systems and exchanged in both directions in real time, he said.
�The MSI/Pegasus interface will make it easier
for hotels to manage rates and customer data from a single point of entry,�
Law said. �The integrated interface will ensure data distribution
and synchronization�
OTA Interface in Development
Mark Houser, MSI chief information officer who
has been responsible for leading MSI�s technology development and implementation
effort for the past 20 years, said MSI is excited to be combining its expertise
in CRS/PMS integration with Pegasus�s strengths in servicing its customers
with central-reservation systems.
�Real-time validation for travel agent and frequency
information allows a hotel or group of hotels to build programs internally
that inspire loyalty and customer retention,� Houser said. �By working
with Pegasus on a broader customer definition, these interfaces will offer
the widest range of functionality and integration available today.�
With increasing opportunities to redefine industry
specifications through its partnership with Hotel Technology Next Generation
(HTNG) and its ability to introduce innovative approaches to hotel properties
and their guests based on OTA standards, Houser said it�s critical that
MSI continues to focus on interface development and building stronger business
partnerships such as this one.
�We could not be as technology-focused and successful
as we are today without valued business partners such as Pegasus, and our
dedicated development, operations and support teams,� Houser said.
The announcement of the agreement on the two
interfaces comes on the heels of the MSI and Pegasus announcement last
week that MSI purchased the NovaPlus and GuestView PMS business from Pegasus.
The NovaPlus system serves as the private-label PMS for more than 450 Best
Western hotels.
About MSI
 MSI,
founded in 1990, is a leading supplier of hotel technology and property
management systems. With an installed customer base of more than 3,200
hotels and resorts throughout North America, MSI is one of the lodging
industry�s largest providers of fully integrated property management, sales,
marketing & catering, point of sale, centralized corporate services,
and wireless PM systems. MSI specializes in "total system solutions" for
management companies and hotel chains by providing central reservation
and property system integration. MSI's customer support team has been recognized
as one of the best in the industry and is the key to the success of their
products and services. For additional information about Multi-Systems,
Inc. technology solutions, please contact Bridget Oliva at 800-331-7890
or [email protected]. For more information on MSI, visit www.msisolutions.com.
About Pegasus Solutions Inc.
Dallas-based Pegasus Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:
PEGS) 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 60,000 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 by Pegasus� and Unirez by Pegasus�, are used by nearly 7,000 member
hotels in 140 countries, making Pegasus the hotel industry�s largest third-party
marketing and reservations provider. Pegasus has 18 offices in 13 countries,
including regional hubs in London, Scottsdale and Singapore. For
more information, please visit www.pegs.com.
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