Agilysys Tech Journal

Agilysys announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with competencies in Business Process and Integration Solutions, Data Management Solutions, ISV/Software Solutions and Networking Infrastructure Solutions, recognizing Agilysys’ expertise and impact in the technology marketplace.  As a Gold Certified Partner, Agilysys has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and a proven ability to meet customers’ needs.  Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the channel. “We are extremely pleased to have attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program,” said Bob Bailey, executive vice president, Agilysys.  “This allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our ... (more)

Agilysys Signs Agreement with Beatty and Company

CLEVELAND, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative IT solutions, announces a strategic partnership with Beatty and Company Computing Inc. The agreement enables Agilysys to add Beatty and Company's Beacen(TM) vSeries® software, which provides industry leading carrier grade desktop virtualization, to the already extensive Agilysys list of technology solutions and to create custom solutions which utilize the Beacen vSeries software. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030915/AGLSLOGO ) As an Authorized BEACEN Re... (more)

Agilysys Will Reschedule Special Meeting of Shareholders to Vote on Proposed Control Share Acquisition by MAK Capital; Date to be Determined

CLEVELAND, Dec. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative IT solutions, announced today that it agreed with MAK Capital to reschedule the previously scheduled January 5, 2010 special meeting of shareholders for the purpose of considering and voting on whether to authorize MAK, its largest shareholder, to increase its ownership to 20% or more, but not to exceed one-third, of the company's outstanding shares. The new meeting date is yet to be determined. The company also will set a new record date for shareholders eligible to vot... (more)

MAK Capital Group Commences Solicitation Seeking Shareholder Approval To Increase Stake In Agilysys

NEW YORK Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- MAK Capital Fund LP and Paloma International L.P., the parent of Sunrise Partners Limited Partnership, and other related entities (collectively, the "MAK Group"), that collectively own approximately 19.1% of the shares of Agilysys, Inc. ("Agilysys" or the "Company") (NasdaqGS: AGYS), today began sending out proxy materials to fellow shareholders to solicit proxies in connection with the special meeting of the Agilysys shareholders to be held on February 18, 2010 at the Company's principal executive offices at 28925 Fountain Parkway, Solon, Ohi... (more)

Microsoft Announces 2009 Partner of the Year Awards Finalists and Winners

Microsoft Corp. has announced the winners and finalists of its 2009 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards. The annual awards honor Microsoft Registered, Certified and Gold Certified partners for delivering exemplary solutions for their customers during the past year. Award winners and finalists were chosen from nominations from around the world. 2,000 entries were submitted by partners worldwide; the award finalists and winners were selected from a group of nominations based on their dedicated use of Microsoft technologies to provide solutions for their customers' needs. "Partne... (more)