CLEVELAND � Dec. 17, 2008 � Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading
provider of innovative IT solutions, including specifically-designed hospitality
software solutions, has announced that The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
in Williamsburg, Va. has selected the Visual One solution suite by Agilysys
to streamline operations and enhance guest service at its five Colonial
Williamsburg properties � Williamsburg Inn, Colonial Houses, Williamsburg
Lodge, Woodlands Hotels & Suites and Governor�s Inn. The properties
are using the Visual One property management system and Visual One solutions
for point-of-sale, golf management and spa management.
�The Visual One suite fits our needs exactly with comprehensive software
solutions that are easy to use and that allow us to create a variety of
vacation packages,� said Douglas Marty, director of information technology
at The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. �The technology also enables us
to provide guests with one-stop shopping. In a single website visit or
conversation with reservations staff, guests can reserve a room, make a
spa appointment, book golf tee times and schedule a variety of activities.
The technology�s tight integration allows us to manage day-to-day operations
more efficiently and provide seamless guest service from arrival through
departure.�
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation has implemented the following solutions
from Agilysys:
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Visual One Property Management System, a comprehensive property
management solution that offers a wide range of features and functionality,
including front office operations, guest history, housekeeping, night audit,
reservations management, room maintenance and more. The Colonial Williamsburg
Foundation uses the Visual One activities module to manage its many amenities
and activities and the Visual One sales & catering module to manage
meeting room and banquet operations.
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Visual One POS, a made-for-hospitality point-of-sale solution that
is both touch-screen and barcode controlled. The POS system is used for
retail charges at The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg.
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Visual One GolfPro, a complete pro shop management solution that
goes beyond sales and inventory control to offer tee-time scheduling, member
billing, tournament management and more. The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
uses the solution at its three golf courses.
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Visual One Spa Management System, a feature-rich spa management
solution that tracks employee work schedules and commission levels, enables
scheduling by date, time, type of service and staff member, and sends e-mail
appointment confirmations to guests.
�The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation understands the importance of using
technology to enhance guest service,� said Tina Stehle, senior vice president
and general manager of Agilysys Hospitality Solutions Group. �The Visual
One suite, with features and functionality that automate every aspect of
hotel and resort operations, will ensure the Foundation�s five properties
run at peak efficiency and deliver an outstanding guest experience.�
Established in 1926, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is the not-for-profit
educational institution that preserves and operates the restored 18th century
Revolutionary capital of Virginia as the nation�s largest living history
museum. The Colonial Williamsburg Company, a subsidiary of the Foundation,
operates a Resort Collection with more than 1,000 guest rooms among five
hotels, including the landmark Williamsburg Inn; four historic dining taverns;
six restaurants; 66,000 square feet of conference space at the Williamsburg
Lodge; a new 20,000-square-foot spa; and the Golden Horseshoe golf courses.
Each purchase of Colonial Williamsburg products and services supports the
Foundation�s preservation, research and educational programs.
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 Cleveland, Agilysys operates extensively throughout North America, with
additional sales and support offices in the United Kingdom and China. For
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