CLEVELAND, Feb. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Agilysys, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise computer solutions and hospitality software solutions, announced that Sands Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ has selected the Materials Management System (MMS) to streamline operations and enhance guest service at the 623-room property.

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MMS, the industry's leading procurement and inventory system, is a turnkey software solution with specific functionality geared to the hospitality industry. Its reliability, capacity for handling high-volume activities and incorporation of a full-function accounting backbone in an enterprise-wide paperless environment set the system apart from its competitors. MMS allows properties of all sizes to manage the entire procurement process via e-commerce from the point of hotel development to day-to-day operations.

The Sands wanted a comprehensive inventory and procurement system for its casino and restaurant operations, and MMS offered the flexibility and functionality it needed. The software also integrated seamlessly with other programs the property was already running.

"The MMS software will give the Sands unprecedented planning and scheduling capabilities to manage the entire procurement process," stated Bill Lashley, senior vice president and general manager for Agilysys, Hospitality Solutions. "Through the incorporation of MMS, the property can expect to lower costs, increase its return on investment and streamline overall operations."

About Agilysys, Inc.

Agilysys, Inc. is one of the foremost distributors and premier resellers of enterprise computer technology solutions. It has a proven track record of delivering complex servers, software, storage and services to resellers and corporate customers across a diverse set of industries. In addition, the company provides customer-centric software applications and services focused on the retail and hospitality markets. Headquartered in Cleveland, Agilysys has sales offices throughout the U.S. and Canada. For more information, visit the company's website at http://www.agilysys.com/ .

About Sands Hotel Casino

The Sands Hotel Casino, located just steps off the boardwalk in the hub of Atlantic City, offers the intimacy of a small resort hotel with the luxurious amenities found in large properties. The hotel offers 623 rooms, six restaurants and a variety of live entertainment. For more information, visit the property's website at http://www.sandsac.com/ .

CONTACT: Jerri Hegwood of Agilysys, +1-770-625-7558, or
jerri.hegwood@agilysys.com ; or Fran Worrall of InterCom Group,
+1-770-822-0794, or worrallf@mindspring.com , for Agilysys

Web site: http://www.agilysys.com/
http://www.sandsac.com/