Company Implements Point-of-Sale and Foodservice Management Systems
CLEVELAND, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a
leading provider of innovative information technology and hospitality software
solutions, has announced that Hershey Entertainment & Resorts in Hershey, Pa.
has selected InfoGenesis(TM) POS and Eatec(®) Solutions by Agilysys to
streamline operations and control costs. The company will use the solutions at
Hersheypark, Hersheypark Stadium, Giant Center, Hershey Lodge, The Hotel
Hershey, Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park and Hershey Golf Collection.
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"We spent a great deal of time looking at software systems for point-of-sale
and foodservice management, and our criteria were long and detailed," said
William H. Sheaffer, director of information technology at Hershey
Entertainment & Resorts. "We were impressed with the wide range of features
and functionality found in Eatec Solutions and InfoGenesis POS and the fact
that InfoGenesis POS is able to function in all of our venues, whether fine
dining, quick-service or retail. We also appreciate the openness of the
systems and their real-time reporting features. Agilysys has implemented
similar technology in other large venues like ours and has an excellent
reputation in the hotel and stadium markets."
InfoGenesis POS is an enterprise-ready point-of-sale solution that combines
powerful reporting and configuration capabilities with an easy-to-use
touch-screen terminal application. The system, which is designed for
multi-unit operations common in hospitality environments, can manage any
combination of dining, bar service and gift shop operations. Features of
InfoGenesis POS include audit log and electronic journal, real-time reporting
capabilities, multi-language capability and advanced sorting, filtering and
grouping options. Hershey Entertainment & Resorts has implemented more than
400 InfoGenesis POS terminals in food and beverage and retail outlets
throughout its venues.
Eatec Solutions is a full-featured inventory and procurement solution designed
especially for the foodservice and hospitality industries. Along with its core
purchasing, inventory, recipe, forecasting, production and sales analysis
functions, the system also offers modules for catering, concessions and
retail. The software solution offers more than 400 standard reports, which
will enable Hershey Entertainment & Resorts to make more informed and
intelligent business decisions.
"InfoGenesis POS and Eatec Solutions offer a complete and integrated system
for managing food and beverage and retail operations," said Tina Stehle,
senior vice president and general manager of Agilysys Hospitality Solutions
Group. "This combination is ideal for large and multi-faceted companies like
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts that want to maximize profitability, maintain
accurate inventory counts and reduce potential losses. These solutions, which
are among the most flexible, scalable and reliable on the market, will help
ensure that Hershey operates at peak efficiency and delivers outstanding guest
service."
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts is a privately held company founded in 1927,
when Milton S. Hershey separated his chocolate manufacturing operations from
his other businesses. Hershey Entertainment & Resorts operates Hersheypark,
ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park, Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement
Park, Giant Center, Hersheypark Arena, Hersheypark Stadium, Hershey Bears AHL
Hockey Club, The Hotel Hershey, The Spa at The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Lodge,
Hershey Highmeadow Campground, Hershey Golf Collection, a variety of dining
venues, Hershey Nursery and Hershey Laundry & Dry Cleaning.
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 Cleveland, Agilysys operates extensively throughout North
America, with additional sales and support offices in the United Kingdom and
China. For more information, visit www.agilysys.com.
PR Contact:
Maureen Morreale, Agilysys, Inc., 440-519-8161,
maureen.morreale@agilysys.com
SOURCE Agilysys
Maureen Morreale, Agilysys, Inc., +1-440-519-8161,
maureen.morreale@agilysys.com
