Bundled offering positions retailers for the next generation in store systems
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Aug. 20, 2008 — Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative IT solutions, announced today an enhanced relationship with Oracle Retail to help provide a cost-effective store solution to mid-sized retailers. Through this enhanced relationship, Agilysys will now be a leading integration and support services provider to mid-sized retailers in North America for Oracle Retail’s stores software suite. The bundled offering will provide retailers with an integrated solution, combining the strengths of Agilysys’ systems implementation expertise, services, hardware procurement and support with the Oracle Retail stores software applications.
“The combined solution helps to improve operational efficiency, technology utilization and in-store profitability at an attractive price point for retailers who may not otherwise be able to implement such a robust solution,” said Paul Civils, vice president, Agilysys Retail Solutions Group. “We work with customers as their trusted advisors to provide this innovative bundled solution that goes far beyond today’s typical business and IT systems. Agilysys ensures that the software and technology is delivered, installed and supported throughout its entire lifecycle.”
With access to real-time customer, product and market information, there are more opportunities to turn occasional shoppers into lifetime customers. Additionally, this relationship will help generate measurable results with improved total cost of ownership (TCO), revenue and profitability through an offering which combines pre-configured software/middleware, pre-certified hardware & peripherals, delivery via streamlined professional services and on-going support.
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 Boca Raton, Fla., Agilysys operates extensively throughout North America, with additional sales offices in the United Kingdom and China. For more information, visit www.agilysys.com.
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PR Contacts:
Maureen Morreale, Agilysys, Inc., 440-519-8161, maureen.morreale@agilysys.com