COLUMBIA, Md., MICROS Systems, Inc. MCRS , a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality industry, is pleased to announce the addition of Desmond Parker to its executive management team. Mr. Parker, who brings 21 years of experience in technology, hospitality, and sales, will be responsible for the overall management and growth of the Major Account Hotels Business Unit.

The Zetter defines itself as "a great new 90 cover Italian restaurant with bedrooms above. A modern and sustainable design in an old London warehouse incorporating the latest IT /AV features for the modern traveller - all at affordable rates."

DALLAS, TX - Stan Shults has accepted the position of Regional Sales Manager for the Carolinas, Virginia and Kentucky, according to John Foley, Vice President of Sales for ASSA ABLOY Hospitality Inc. With the Timelox division of the company since 1998, Stan will now represent all four ASSA ABLOY Hospitality brands, including Elsafe, Timelox, VingCard and INHOVA, to the company's existing hotel clientele in those states. In addition, he will be responsible for all new business development, and will provide expertise on related security products, including doors, frames and hardware. The expanded product capabilities are the result of the company's partnership with 100 other ASSA ABLOY Group companies, encompassing some of the world's most well known brands.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN -- IDeaS, the leading provider of hospitality revenue management solutions and one of America's fastest growing technology companies, announced today that the company has selected Allen Interactions to create and deliver its classroom training interactively via the web.

COLUMBIA, Md. -- MICROS Systems, Inc. MCRS, a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality industry, has been honored with the Microsoft RAD Award for Hospitality POS for the MICROS RES 3000 operating on the new Workstation 4. This restaurant point of sale solution offers full feature functionality with a significantly reduced total cost of ownership, due to the embedded architecture that lowers both initial purchase costs as well as ongoing maintenance requirements.

MCLEAN, VA -- SynXis, a leading provider of reservation management and distribution systems for the hospitality industry announced today the appointment of several new employees to the operations team to ensure customers continue to receive the highest level of service, defined as more bookings at the best value. Rick Hardin has been named Manager of Data Services, Quinton Wilfong, Senior Data Specialist, Audrey Barton and Mark Postelli, Account Managers.

DALLAS, Texas/NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- ASSA ABLOY Hospitality Inc. announced today that Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville has completed installation of the Timelox DC-One IR5 OnLine locking system to secure 2,881 guestroom doors at the world-class hotel. In addition, the destination resort is installing the locking system on most of its convention meeting rooms and service entrances, as well as on some back-of-house doors.

DALLAS, TX -- John Foley, Vice President of Sales for ASSA ABLOY Hospitality Inc., has announced the appointment of John Chaffin as Regional Sales Manager for South Florida and the Caribbean islands. In his new position, Chaffin will be responsible for new business development, as well as supporting existing hotel clientele in the region, for all four ASSA ABLOY Hospitality brands, including Elsafe, Timelox, VingCard and INHOVA. He will also partner with other key companies in the ASSA ABLOY Group's international network, to advise hotel clients on related security products, such as doors, frames and hardware. By representing the complete ASSA ABLOY Hospitality brand portfolio, John will assist the company's hotel clients with customizing their security programs with the best possible combination of product solutions.

COLUMBIA, Md. -- MICROS Systems, Inc. MCRS, a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality industry, has installed a new point-of-sale (POS) system, including both software and hardware components, at The Stinking Rose restaurant in San Francisco. For software, the Stinking Rose chose the MICROS 3700 POS with credit card over Internet Protocol (IP) capability as well as gift card integration. The hardware purchase included ten handheld terminals, six Eclipse workstations, and a scanner for retail items.

COLUMBIA, Md. -- Rottinghaus Co., one of Subway's largest franchisees, is expanding its long-standing relationship with MICROS Systems, Inc. MCRS with the purchase and installation of new MICROS Eclipse PC Workstations. Rottinghaus Co. purchased 75 Eclipse Workstations earlier this year and is now purchasing 25 more for the majority of its 136 Subway franchise locations in five Midwestern states. The sleek and powerful Eclipse terminals are replacing original MICROS Model 64 PC workstations that have been in service for many years.