Agilysys Achieves Top Honors in Motorola’s New “PartnerEmpower” Program

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Designated Platinum Elite Specialist for Mobile Solutions

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CLEVELAND—Sep. 1, 2011—Agilysys, Inc.(Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading developer and marketer of proprietary software, services and solutions to the hospitality and retail industries, today announced the Company has been named to the highest level of achievement for Mobile Solutions in Motorola’s recently unveiled “PartnerEmpower” partner initiative. 

Motorola officially kicked off the program, which features new, more stringent partner requirements and maintenance levels, on Aug. 29, designating Agilysys as a Platinum Elite Specialist partner. Motorola’s

PartnerEmpower is a global, unified partner program that delivers new and improved ways for partners to go to market with Motorola to drive new opportunities, greater market penetration and growth.

Agilysys, which first began its relationship with Motorola in 1998, was selected to the Platinum Elite Specialist status level in PartnerEmpower based on the Company’s commitment to rigorous technical certification requirements, in addition to its successful sales record for Motorola’s mobile offerings. Agilysys has long been recognized by leading hardware manufacturers for its retail expertise and the ability to observe, analyze and advise customers on achieving a customized solution that is suited to their specific needs.

“Motorola is a valued partner of Agilysys and exemplifies a long-term relationship that continues to yield opportunities and growth for both parties,” said Paul Civils, senior vice president and general manager, Agilysys Retail Solutions Group. “Our creative and innovative solutions take advantage of industry-leading Motorola products, often in combination with proprietary software and services that are critical to a customer’s solution.”

About Agilysys

Agilysys is a leading developer and marketer of proprietary enterprise software, services and solutions to the hospitality and retail industries.  The Company specializes in market-leading point-of-sale, property management, inventory and procurement, and mobile and wireless solutions that are designed to streamline operations, improve efficiency and enhance the consumer’s experience. Agilysys serves casinos, resorts, hotels, foodservice venues, stadiums, cruise lines, grocery stores, convenience stores, general and specialty retail businesses and partners.  Headquartered in Cleveland, Agilysys operates extensively throughout North America, with additional sales and support offices in the United Kingdom, Singapore and Hong Kong. For more information, visit

www.agilysys.com

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Contact: 

Denise Bell, Agilysys, Inc.,

440.519.8187

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denise.bell@agilysys.com