Agilysys Receives Verizon's Supplier Recognition Award

CLEVELAND, April 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative IT solutions, today announced it has been named a recipient of Verizon's 2009 Supplier Recognition Award in the "IT Product & Services -- Large" category.

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The Verizon Supplier Recognition Awards recognize companies that support Verizon's commitment to continuous improvement of quality and service to its customers through a passion for excellence.  Criteria for winning includes: quality of service, year over year growth, a commitment to supplier diversity, meeting and exceeding performance metrics, providing cost management solutions and excellent customer service.

"Delivering the best customer experience is a top priority for Verizon, so we expect the highest quality service from our vendors, which keeps us focused on the business of serving our customers," said Mariano Legaz, Verizon vice president -- supply chain services.  "Agilysys is among 11 vendors that have received a 2009 Verizon Supplier Recognition Award for delivering advanced products and services and for consistently demonstrating a commitment to excellence."

"We are honored to be recognized by Verizon for the service we have provided them over the past year," said Tony Mellina, senior vice president and general manager of Agilysys Technology Solutions Group.  "We strive for customer satisfaction with all of our clients and we are proud to be acknowledged for exceeding the expectations of Verizon and being viewed as a valued and trusted technology partner to their organization."

Agilysys was presented this award during the Verizon Supplier Summit held on March 26, 2010.

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 offices in the United Kingdom, Singapore and Hong Kong. For more information, visit www.agilysys.com.

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