CLEVELAND, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative IT solutions, announced it was named a premier partner by VeriFone Holdings, Inc., the global leader in secure electronic payment solutions. Agilysys was among a select group of VeriFone partners to be recognized.

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"Agilysys is focused on providing its customers with the best solutions available to help become PCI/PED compliant, improve store operations and customer service," said Paul Civils, senior vice president and general manager of Agilysys Retail Solutions Group. "And as a cornerstone partner of Agilysys', VeriFone provides payment solutions that are integral to many of today's leading retail organizations and to helping us achieve our clients' goals."

"VeriFone recognizes the importance of teaming with industry leaders such as Agilysys to deliver proven and integrated solutions that optimize retail operations and enhance the consumer experience with secure payments," said Jim Mauritz, National Channel Manager, VeriFone. "We appreciate our partnership with Agilysys and look forward to continued success together as a team."

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 and China. For more information, visit www.agilysys.com.

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