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Gateway Canyons Selects Comprehensive
Solution Suite from Agilysys

Resort Implements Property Management, Inventory and Procurement, POS Solutions


BOCA RATON, Fla. � Sept. 30, 2008 � Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative information technology and hospitality software solutions, announced today that Gateway Canyons in Gateway, Colo. has selected a comprehensive solution suite from Agilysys, including property management, inventory and procurement, point-of-sale and guest marketing, to streamline operations at the resort, which includes the Dolores River Inn, Canyon Casitas and Kiva Lodge.

�We wanted a single vendor that could provide technology that manages everything from accounting to reservations,� said S. Lee Bowden, president and general manager of Gateway Canyons. �After an exhaustive review of software solutions that could meet our current and future needs, we decided the Agilysys offerings fit the bill. The company�s solutions will enable us to maximize productivity and profitability and deliver a high level of guest service. We look forward both to working with Agilysys in the short-term and to partnering with them as our property expands.�

Gateway Canyons has implemented the following solutions:

Visual One Property Management System by Agilysys, a comprehensive and fully integrated property management solution that offers a variety of features and functionality, including front office operations, guest history, housekeeping, reservations management, room maintenance and more. Gateway Canyons will use the Visual One Activities module to manage the resort�s many amenities and activities and the Visual One Sales & Catering module to manage meeting room and banquet operations.

Stratton Warren System (SWS) by Agilysys, a full-featured inventory and procurement solution that maximizes purchasing power and reduces revenue losses. Gateway Canyons will use the SWS Bar Coding module for wireless data collection of inventory; the SWS Menu/Recipe Analysis module to build recipes that maximize revenue; and the SWS Retail module to calculate sales prices, markdowns and updates in the resort�s retail shops.

InfoGenesis POS� by Agilysys, an enterprise-ready point-of-sale solution that combines powerful reporting and configuration capabilities with an easy-to-use touch-screen terminal application. Designed for multi-unit operations commonly found in hospitality environments, the InfoGenesis POS will manage dining, bar service and retail venues at Gateway Canyons.

Guest eMarketing (GeM) by Agilysys, a feature-rich guest correspondence and marketing management solution. Using GeM, Gateway Canyons can keep in touch with guests through HTML-based correspondence, surveys and marketing campaigns.

�Gateway Canyons is making a strong commitment to guest service with its investment in state-of-the-art technology,� said Tina Stehle, senior vice president and general manager of Agilysys Hospitality Solutions Group. �Our comprehensive suite of property management, inventory and procurement, point-of-sale and guest marketing solutions will enable the resort to improve efficiency, conserve resources, manage its many venues more effectively and deliver an exceptional guest experience.�

Gateway Canyons is located in the pristine setting of remote western Colorado, near the Utah border, in the heart of red rock country. The resort offers adventure for the entire family, including fly fishing, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, river sports and rock climbing. Gateway Canyons features a variety of accommodations, two restaurants, a general store, an adventure center, numerous educational programs and the world-class Gateway Colorado Auto Museum. A second phase will include a luxury spa and 18-hole golf course. Gateway Canyons is the vision of John Hendricks, founder and chairman of Discovery Communications.

About Agilysys, Inc.
Agilysys is a leading provider of innovative IT solutions to corporate and public-sector customers, with special expertise in select markets, including retail and hospitality. The company uses technology � including hardware, software and services � to help customers resolve their most complicated IT needs. The company possesses expertise in enterprise architecture and high availability, infrastructure optimization, storage and resource management, identity management and business continuity; and provides industry-specific software, services and expertise to the retail and hospitality markets. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Fla., Agilysys operates extensively throughout North America, with additional sales offices in the United Kingdom and China. For more information, visit www.agilysys.com

Contact:


Maureen Morreale
Agilysys, Inc.
440-519-8161
[email protected]

www.agilysys.com

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