Coushatta Casino Resort Selects Materials Management System from Agilysys

CLEVELAND – May 9, 2006 – Agilysys, Inc., (NASDAQ: AGYS) a leading provider of enterprise computer solutions and hospitality software solutions, announced that Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder, LA, has selected the Materials Management System (MMS) solution to streamline inventory and procurement operations at the 500-room property, which is owned and operated by the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana.

The property wanted a comprehensive inventory and procurement solution for its hotel, casino and restaurant operations, and MMS offered the flexibility and functionality it needed.

“MMS is a proven product in the gaming industry,” said Larry Townsend, vice president of information technology at Coushatta Casino Resort. “We are confident the solution will help tremendously with our purchasing and inventory control. With MMS, our overall procurement process will be much easier to manage and more cost-effective.”

MMS is a turnkey software solution that automates the entire inventory and procurement process. Recognized as the hospitality industry’s leading inventory and procurement system, MMS integrates with all leading financial and point-of-sale software products.  For example, the MMS Menu/Recipe Analysis module helps maintain cost control in the food & beverage area. Automatic costing of recipes based on receipts allows properties to determine exactly which items are most profitable. The MMS retail module, which features full open-to-buy functionality, builds and maintains budgets, creates bar code tags and calculates sales prices.

According to Bill Lashley, senior vice president and general manager, Agilysys, the MMS software will give the property unprecedented planning and scheduling capabilities to manage the entire procurement process. “Through the incorporation of MMS, Coushatta Casino Resort can expect to conserve resources, lower costs and maximize return on investment.”

About Agilysys, Inc.
Agilysys is a leading provider of enterprise computer technology solutions consisting of complex server and storage hardware, software and services.  The company serves a broad base of customers in a wide variety of industries as well as the public sector.  Agilysys designs and implements tailored solutions to help end users resolve their most complicated information technology (IT) needs, and supports reseller partners in growing their businesses.   By combining proprietary software and services with the products and services of leading suppliers, Agilysys serves as a critical link in the IT supply chain.  The company also offers industry-specific expertise in markets such as retail and hospitality.  Headquartered in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, Agilysys has sales offices throughout North America and in the Asia Pacific region. For more information, visit www.agilysys.com.

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