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Elysian Selects Comprehensive Solution Suite from Agilysys

New Chicago Luxury Property Selects Agilysys
for Software, Infrastructure Services


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:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 more information, visit www.agilysys.com.

Contact:


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

www.agilysys.com

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