IKEA Speaks on Behalf of Agilysys at 2006 Retail Systems Conference & Exposition

CHICAGO (May 16, 2006) –  IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, will speak on behalf of Agilysys, Inc., (NASDAQ: AGYS) a leading provider of enterprise computer technology solutions, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23 at the 2006 Retail Systems Conference & Exposition held at Chicago’s McCormick Place. 

Mike Hawk, retail systems business analyst with IKEA, will host the session titled “Increasing Customer Service with Line Busting” where attendees will learn how the retailer implemented a mobile point of sale solution to help manage its peak periods of demand without adding costly new terminals or hiring additional labor. 

Hawk’s session aims to provide the audience with an overview of how IKEA utilized the NextPosition™ Software.   This is a proprietary mobile and wireless software technology from Agilysys Enterprise Solutions Group (ESG) that enables retailers to turn any part of their store into a point of sale.  Retailers will also learn how the NextPosition Software allows store managers to assist customers with pricing, to speed checkout by creating full customer orders on the floor and to print receipts inside or outside the store.

“The entire retail industry stands to benefit from the information Mike Hawk will share with the group,” said Paul Civils, vice president of sales, Agilysys ESG.  “In addition to highlighting our successes, he’ll also delve into the operational challenges we faced along the way so retailers can determine if our technology solution meets their customer service needs.”

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.

PR Contacts:
Julie Young, Agilysys, Inc., 440.720-8602, julie.young@agilysys.com
Lisa Zone, Dix & Eaton, 216.241-4629, lzone@dix-eaton.com