| Minneapolis, Minn , Sept 10, 2007 -- SoftBrands,
Inc. (AMEX: SBN), a global supplier of enterprise application software,
today announced that Mainsail Management Group, Inc. has selected SoftBrands�
Epitome property management system (PMS) for its hotels.
SoftBrands Epitome PMS is built on the Microsoft
.Net � Internet framework and provides a highly functional and scaleable
system in a centrally deployed Internet native environment, which
means workstations only require a web browser to operate. Additional
benefits of the .Net platform include allowing multi-property hotels to
centralize their operations which makes future upgrades simpler and faster,
and reducing the IT support and security burden at the individual hotel
properties.
�Implementing the Epitome (.NET) multi-property
PMS was a collective decision made by our entire team after we researched
several property management systems,� said Julie Corlew, managing director,
Mainsail Management Group. �We wanted technology that can grow with us
and is easy for our staff to learn. Epitome seems to have both of these
areas covered and we expect to use them in future hotel projects for our
brand.�
�Mainsail Management Group was looking for a reliable
partner that could provide the sophisticated technology solutions to meet
its requirements along with responsive service and support,� said Jo Masters,
vice president and general manager of SoftBrands Americas hospitality business.
�The SoftBrands Epitome PMS offers the flexibility and features Mainsail
needed to effectively manage its growing portfolio of properties.
Our industry-leading 24x7x365 customer support also helps Mainsail receive
maximum value from its technology investment.�
About Mainsail Management Group
Mainsail Management officially opened its doors
in January 1999 with the 360 room Mainsail Suites Hotel Tampa. Mainsail
Management Group has purchased and manages the newly-renovated Mainsail
South Residences, a 300+ unit apartment complex located in the heart of
trendy South Tampa. Mainsail quickly moved towards developing its own projects,
and is currently building a $100 million luxury boutique resort and estates
in the British Virgin Islands. Scrub Island Resort & Marina is expected
to open in summer 2008 and will feature five-star amenities and a world-class
yachting marina. Mainsail Management Group acquires, develops and constructs
lodging and commercial projects in the United States and the Caribbean.
About SoftBrands Hospitality
SoftBrands Hospitality provides central reservation,
property management and business intelligence software that can be centrally
managed to support many properties within a hotel chain as well as less
complex offerings that can be installed on site at an independent hotel.
Our distribution service, Karyon, allows hotels to easily manage rates
and inventory availability across all four Global Distribution Systems
and many other online sources of demand. SoftBrands is committed to the
Hospitality Industry and are active members of OpenTravel, HTNG, HSMAI,
HFTP, HEDNA , AH&LA, AAHOA, NBTA & PHMA.
 About
SoftBrands
SoftBrands, Inc. is a leader in providing software
solutions for businesses in the manufacturing and hospitality industries
worldwide. The company has established a global infrastructure for distribution,
development and support of enterprise software, and has approximately 5,000
customers in more than 100 countries actively using its manufacturing and
hospitality products. SoftBrands, which has approximately 825 employees,
is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with branch offices in Europe,
India, Asia, Australia and Africa. Additional information can be found
at www.softbrands.com
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