MICROS Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:MCRS), a leading provider of information technology
solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, is pleased to announce that Marriott
International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) has expanded its partnership with MICROS by
selecting the cloud-based MICROS Simphony™ Enterprise Solution for its food and
beverage operations for its Marriott brands in the United States and Canada. The
MICROS Simphony Enterprise Solution will be hosted in a MICROS Data Center. The
deployment, which includes MICROS workstations and mobile devices, will substantially
conclude by the end of 2014.
MICROS Simphony is a highly flexible and scalable enterprise point-of-sale system,
which allows quick deployment to thousands of MICROS devices across all Marriott US &
Canada properties. Once deployment is complete, Marriott International will be able to
centrally manage the entire system from within a single application ensuring menu item
standardization, reducing redundancy, and maintaining configuration consistency. By
moving the solution above property, Marriott shrinks the overall IT footprint required at
each location. "MICROS Simphony provides Marriott a superior Point-of-Sale that elevates the guest
experience throughout our brand," stated Kermit Littlefield, Vice President of Global
Operations for Marriott International. "We are pleased to announce another major milestone in our long-term partnership with
Marriott International, as we together bring innovative solutions to the Marriott family of
hotels," stated Jason Blair, Vice President of Strategic Accounts of MICROS Systems. About Marriott International, Inc. Oracle Hospitality brings more than 45 years of experience in providing technology solutions to independent hoteliers, global and regional chains, gaming, and cruise lines. Our hardware, software, and services enable customers to act on rich data insights that deliver personalized guest experiences, maximize profitability, and encourage loyalty. Cloud-based, mobile-enabled, with open APIs, Oracle's OPERA Cloud property management and distribution, Simphony point-of-sale, reporting, and analytics, and Nor1 upsell solutions accelerate innovation, increase revenue, lower IT cost, and maximize operating efficiency. To learn more, please visit www.oracle.com/Hospitality. Oracle offers integrated suites of applications plus secure, autonomous infrastructure in the Oracle Cloud. For more information about Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), please visit us at www.oracle.com. Oracle, Java, MySQL and NetSuite are registered trademarks of Oracle Corporation. NetSuite was the first cloud company—ushering in the new era of cloud computing.
Marriott International, Inc.
(NASDAQ: MAR) is a leading lodging company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with
more than 3,900 properties more than 70 countries and territories as of quarter-end
and reported revenues of nearly $13 billion in fiscal year 2013. The company operates
and franchises hotels under 15 brands, including Marriott Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, JW
Marriott, Bulgari, EDITION, Renaissance, Gaylord Hotels, Autograph Collection, AC Hotels
by Marriott, Courtyard, Fairfield Inn & Suites, SpringHill Suites, Residence Inn,
TownePlace Suites, Marriott Executive Apartments; licenses vacation ownership resorts
under the Marriott Vacation Club, Grand Residences by Marriott and Ritz-Carlton Club
brands; and licenses and manages residential properties under several of its brands.
There are approximately 330,000 employees at headquarters, managed and franchised
properties. Marriott is consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior
business operations, which it conducts based on five core values: put people first,
pursue excellence, embrace change, act with integrity, and serve our world. For more
information or reservations, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the
latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com.
Contact
Louise Casamento
Vice President of Marketing
Phone: +1 443 285 8144
Email: lcasamento@micros.com
Organization
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https://www.oracle.com/industries/hospitality/index.html
7031 Columbia Gateway Drive
USA
- Columbia, MD 21046-2289
Tollfree: (866) 287-4736
Email: oraclehosp_ww@oracle.com
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