CLEVELAND � March 10, 2009 � Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading
provider of innovative information technology and hospitality software
solutions, announced today that Elysian, a new ultra-luxury hotel
in Chicago, has selected a comprehensive suite of hospitality solutions
to enhance efficiency and streamline operations. The Elysian will implement
the Visual One software suite, InfoGenesis POS�, Eatec Solutions inventory
and procurement system and Guest eMarketing (GeM) correspondence and marketing
management solution, all from Agilysys. Agilysys also is providing information
technology infrastructure services for the property, including implementation
of a storage area network and virtualization services. The Elysian, scheduled
to open in early summer 2009, will feature 188 suites and 52 condominium
residences.
�Agilysys is a total solutions provider, offering a well-designed and
tightly integrated enterprise solution capable of managing every aspect
of our property,� said Michael Velasquez, information technology director
at Elysian. �The Visual One suite is user-friendly, easy to customize and
compatible with Microsoft Office, which is essential for report writing
and data mining. InfoGenesis POS, unlike other point-of-sale systems, is
enterprise-ready, built on an open architecture and has strong offline
capabilities. Its integration with Eatec Solutions will help us control
costs and ensure accuracy in our food and beverage and retail operations.
We are confident the Agilysys software suite will enable us to run at peak
efficiency and deliver a memorable guest experience.�
The Elysian will implement the following solutions from Agilysys:
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Visual One Software Suite, including the 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, reservations management and more. The Elysian
will use the Visual One Accounting System to manage accounts receivable,
accounts payable, general ledger and check reconciliation; the Visual One
Club Management System to create health club memberships and monitor facilities
usage; and the Visual One Condo Accounting System to manage condominium
rentals. The property also will implement the Visual One Sales & Catering
System to manage meeting room and banquet operations; and the Visual One
Spa Management System to track employee work schedules, make spa appointments
and send e-mail confirmations to guests.
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InfoGenesis POS�, an enterprise-ready point-of-sale solution that
combines powerful reporting and configuration capabilities with an easy-to-use
touch-screen terminal application. Features include real-time reporting
capabilities; advanced sorting, filtering and grouping options; and encryption
tools that ensure the security of guest data. The Elysian will use InfoGenesis
POS to manage its restaurant, bar and room service operations.
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Eatec Solutions, a full-featured inventory and procurement software
solution designed especially for the foodservice and hospitality industries.
Along with its core purchasing, inventory, recipe, forecasting, production
and sales analysis functions, the system also offers modules for catering,
restaurant and retail. The modular software structure enables customers
to construct the exact set of features they need to monitor inventory and
optimize production. The Elysian will use Eatec Solutions to monitor food
& beverage and retail inventory.
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Guest eMarketing (GeM), a feature-rich guest correspondence and
marketing management solution that enables HTML-based correspondence, surveys
and marketing campaigns. Using GeM, Elysian can build interactive relationships
with guests and increase sales and profitability through highly targeted
e-mail marketing blasts that are fast, direct and cost-effective.
�The Elysian is a world-class property, and it has selected a technology
suite that delivers world-class results,� said Tina Stehle, senior vice
president and general manager of Agilysys Hospitality Solutions Group.
�The combined power of the Visual One suite, InfoGenesis POS and Eatec
Solutions inventory and procurement system will enable the property to
minimize operating costs, conserve resources and capitalize on revenue
opportunities. Equally important, these solutions will help deliver the
five-star experience that guests and residents expect from a property of
this caliber.�
The Elysian Chicago, the flagship property of the Elysian, sets a new
standard in ultra-luxury experiences, delivering highly refined service
in a sophisticated and timeless setting. Designed by renowned architect
Lucien Lagrange, the Elysian features 188 ultra-luxury suites and 52 condominium
residences; two restaurants; 4,500 square feet of meeting space; an exclusive
14,000-square-foot health club and spa; and a grand European courtyard.
While the building itself is richly detailed, what truly sets the Elysian
apart is its dedication to service. From a world-class chef overseeing
the restaurants and in-residence dining to chauffeurs, butlers and personal
shoppers, the Elysian staff is trained to anticipate every whim.
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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