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BOCA RATON, Fla. | Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative IT solutions, including specifically-designed hospitality industry solutions, has announced that three Las Vegas hotel-casinos — Gold Coast Hotel and Casino, The Orleans Hotel and Casino and Suncoast Hotel and Casino — have selected Agilysys to provide a comprehensive property management solution. The properties, all owned by Boyd Gaming Corporation, will use the Lodging Management System® (LMS), an integrated property management software solution that automates every aspect of hotel operations, to streamline efficiency and enhance guest service.

Portsmouth, NH | Newmarket International, Inc., the leader in sales and catering solutions for the hospitality technology industry, today announced the launch of the Newmarket International Certified Engineer (NICE) certification program. The NICE certification empowers the IT professional with the knowledge to deliver a high-performing Delphi environment. The course, originally offered via instructor-led training, is now also available online via an eLearning model, allowing busy IT professionals to complete the coursework and exam in a timeframe that fits their schedules. The NICE program provides the knowledge and skills IT professionals need to maximize the performance of Delphi, Newmarket’s leading sales and catering application. The extensive course includes two modules with a total of 12 lessons that deliver 10-12 hours of course materials.

IDeaS, the leading provider of hospitality revenue management and optimization solutions and one of America’s fastest growing technology companies, announced today that Firmdale Hotels, pioneers of the boutique hospitality concept, has installed IDeaS V5i On-demand revenue management solution at the award winning Haymarket Hotel. It is the fourth installation in London for Firmdale this year.

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, 31 October – SynXis, the Sabre Holdings business that provides hotel distribution and Internet marketing services globally, announced today it has signed an agreement with Lemon Tree Hotels, India’s first and finest chain of upscale, full service, moderately priced hotels. Lemon Tree Hotels will merchandise its properties online using SynXis’s new booking engine, Guest Connect, and will be switching its properties’ GDS/IDS representation to SynXis throughout the year starting with the new property at the East Delhi Mall. Lemon Tree Hotels will use the RedX Distribution Management System to manage rates and inventory across all channels and ensure guests are getting the best value while still maximizing Lemon Tree’s profitability. SynXis’s growing team in Asia Pacific, which includes offices in Singapore and Hong Kong, will support Lemon Tree’s expansion plans with distribution and marketing opportunities aimed at boosting their visibility throughout India.

IDeaS, the leading provider of hospitality revenue management and optimization solutions and one of America’s fastest growing technology companies, announced that IDeaS Revenue Optimization On-demand solution has been chosen by Royal Orchid Hotels, for deployment to all India location hotels.

Minneapolis, Minn | SoftBrands, Inc. (AMEX: SBN) a global supplier of enterprise application software, today announced its Karyon reservations and distribution service will use AnyRate Software competitive rate intelligence solution to provide independent hoteliers, groups and management companies with a competitive rate tool.

Portsmouth, NH | Newmarket International, Inc., the leader in sales and catering solutions for the hospitality industry, today announced the launch of the latest version of Delphi.Net, its hosted sales and catering solution. The significant enhancements to Delphi.Net include robust new navigation features as well as powerful Banquet Event Order (BEO) and productivity capabilities. Delphi.Net is the ultimate solution for mid-scale properties whether for a restaurant, convention center, stadium or hotel. The hosted sales and catering solution automates the group business process, consolidates account management and provides easy access to inventory and availability information.

Portsmouth, NH | Newmarket International, Inc., the leader in sales and catering solutions for the hospitality industry, today announced the ground breaking on its new LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified building. It is the first commercial building with this environmental certification in Portsmouth, NH. Being developed by Two International Group, the building is located at the Pease International Tradeport.

NEW HARTFORD, NY | PAR Springer-Miller Systems, Inc. (PSMS) --- a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE:PTC) and the leading provider of guest-centric hospitality management systems --- is pleased to announce that Sea Island Resorts in Sea Island, Georgia has chosen PAR’s SMS|Host® Hospitality Management System.