IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Epicor Software Corporation (Company
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Epicor's Scala Hospitality solution is a complete enterprise suite for hospitality organizations developed on Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 platform. The solution will be offered to the following Choice brand properties around the world: Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, MainStay Suites, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn.
Designed specifically for hotels like Choice Hotels' franchised properties, Epicor's hospitality solution has been optimized to ensure that property managers receive daily up-to-date management information that is guaranteed to provide a lower total cost of operating. Because Epicor is an endorsed vendor in the Choice Hotels procurement system, Choice Hotels' franchisees will have the option to purchase the solution via the ChoiceBuys.com Web site.
"The combination of the Microsoft platform and Epicor's robust functionality made choosing the Epicor solution the right decision for us," said Daniel Rothfeld, senior vice president, partner services of Choice Hotels International. "After looking at a variety of proposals, we ultimately selected Scala Hospitality running on Windows over other solutions running on Linux. By taking advantage of the power and simplicity of Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003, Epicor's Scala Hospitality will help further lower operating costs, and continue to leverage our financial commitment to Choice's property systems technology."
A fully integrated enterprise solution for financial management, material management, reporting and budgeting, Epicor's Scala Hospitality package available to Choice Hotels' franchisees includes:
* Comprehensive Scala Hospitality solution
* Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003, including Microsoft SQL
Server 2000
* Dell PowerEdge Servers and OptiPlex Desktops
* Training and Installation
* Integration to Choice International's Profit Manager property
management system
"The Microsoft platform is focused on helping customers maximize the value of their technology investments," said Mark Young, general manager, ISVs, Developer and Platform Evangelism at Microsoft Corp. "We are excited to see Epicor build on our platform to deliver solutions, like Scala Hospitality, that have been tailored to the unique needs of the hospitality industry."
Epicor's Scala Hospitality solution has implementations in over 60 countries and in leading hotel properties around the world. The continuing relationship with Choice Hotels and the opportunity to address the needs of its franchise community has allowed Epicor to offer a solid solution to support and enhance the procurement processes at the property level.
"Epicor is committed to delivering practical solutions to hospitality companies around the world," said Mark Duffell, executive vice president of enterprise solutions and international operations for Epicor. "We're offering a world-class package that meets the needs of market-leading hospitality organizations like Choice Hotels International. Our hospitality solution can help Choice's franchisees leverage their existing property management system through standardization, connectivity, integration, and advanced e-business foundations that will only pay further dividends."
About Choice Hotels International
Choice Hotels International is one of the world's largest lodging franchisors with more than 5,000 hotels open or underdevelopment in 45 countries. Choice's brands include Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, MainStay Suites, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn brand names. For more information about Choice, visit the company's Web site at www.choicehotels.com. For reservations, contact Choice's toll-free reservation service at 800.4CHOICE or visit www.choicehotels.com on the Internet. Choice Hotels, Choice Hotels International, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, MainStay Suites, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn are registered trademarks and service marks of Choice Hotels International, Inc.
About Epicor Software Corporation
For 20 years, Epicor has been a recognized leader dedicated to providing integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM) and supply chain management (SCM) software solutions to midmarket companies around the world. With the recent acquisition of Scala, Epicor is a global leader in the midmarket serving over 20,000 customers in over 140 countries. Epicor leverages innovative technologies like Web services in developing end-to-end, industry-specific solutions for manufacturing, distribution, services, and hospitality that enable companies to immediately drive efficiency throughout business operations and build competitive advantage. With the scalability and flexibility to support long-term growth, Epicor's solutions are complemented by a full range of services, providing a single point of accountability to promote rapid return on investment and low total cost of ownership. Epicor's worldwide headquarters are located in Irvine, California with offices and affiliates around the world. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.epicor.com.
Epicor is a registered trademark of Epicor Software Corporation. Scala is a registered trademark of Scala Business Solutions NV, an Epicor subsidiary. All other trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owners. The product and service offerings depicted in this document are produced by Epicor Software Corporation.
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