FOR RELEASE: New Hartford, NY, Nov-13-2007
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PAR Technology Selected By Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas Hotel and Casino will install PAR’s hardware platforms to support hotel and casino operations
NEW HARTFORD, NY PAR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION (NYSE:PTC)
New Hartford, NY November 13, 2007 -- ParTech, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology (NYSE: PTC) a leading provider of integrated hardware and software solutions to the hospitality and entertainment industries, today announced that the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, in Las Vegas, NV, has selected ParTech’s hardware platforms, as its point-of-sale (POS) terminal of choice to be installed at their legendary hotel just off the strip in Las Vegas.
PAR’s platforms are powerful, feature rich and utilize a fully open PC architecture. Rugged design ensures years of reliable performance under the heaviest traffic conditions with the quality engineering PAR is noted for. PAR terminals are ergonomic in their design and are aesthetically pleasing when used in a commercial or customer setting.
“PAR’s hardware capabilities and support services will seamlessly manage the Hard Rock’s POS transactions across multiple venues and networks within our hotel,” said Rob Kosier, IT Manager for the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. “PAR demonstrated not only a product that exceeds the hotel and casino’s unique requirements and outperforms all reliability and regression testing, but PAR has proven to us that they stand by their product.”
He went on to say “We selected PAR for their product reliability and durability, which separated PAR over other manufacturers. That durability is responsible for an industry leading meantime between failures.”
“It is a key part of ParTech’s strategy to expand into new markets and geographical territories with customers like Hard Rock Hotel & Casino,” said Greg Cortese, CEO & President ParTech, Inc. “Their operational experience as an international tourist destination and foresight concerning their guest relations and retail spaces, especially when it comes to leveraging technology to energize new business strategies, is second to none.”
Cortese went on to say, “We're proud to have been selected by the Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, and are eager to assist in their efforts to exceed their guests’ expectations through first-rate service and increase their operational efficiency through the strategic use of technology.”
ABOUT HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO, LAS VEGAS
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas is a premier destination entertainment resort owned and operated by Morgans Hotel Group and equity partner DLJ Merchant Banking Partners. Located on 16.7 acres on the corner of Harmon and Paradise Road, inside the Paradise Corridor, the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino was built in 1995, expanded in 1999, and will begin another expansion in 2007.
This landmark property offers a unique entertainment and gaming experience with the services and amenities associated with a boutique luxury resort hotel.
Features of the property currently include an 11-story Hard Rock Hotel tower with 647 guest rooms and a 30,000 square foot casino—though a 750 million-dollar renovation is coming. The Tahitian-style beach for a swimming pool was selected by the Travel Channel as one of "The Top 10 Pools" in the world. The celebrity packed Body English nightclub is world famous. "The Joint" is Las Vegas’ first legit and relevant rock venue. Five restaurants, including the world famous Nobu, Iron Chef Kerry Simon’s Simon Kitchen & Bar, Pink Taco, AJ’s Steakhouse; three cocktail lounges; several retail stores; and Rock Spa, an 8,000 square foot spa, salon and fitness center.
ABOUT PAR TECHNOLOGY
PAR Technology Corporation, a leading provider of professional services and enterprise business intelligence software. PAR develops, markets and supports hardware and software products that improve the ability of business professionals to make timely, fact-based business decisions. PAR has been a leader in providing computer based system design and engineering services to the Department of Defense and Federal Government Agencies. The Company is the world's largest supplier of Point-of-Sale systems to the quick service restaurant market with over 45,000 systems installed in over 100 countries. PAR Technology Corporation's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PTC. More information can be found on the Company's website at www.partech.com.
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