September 2, 2003

MICROS Systems, Inc. Hires 21-Year Veteran, Desmond Parker, To Head Its Major Account Hotels Business Unit

COLUMBIA, Md., MICROS Systems, Inc. MCRS , a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality industry, is pleased to announce the addition of Desmond Parker to its executive management team. Mr. Parker, who brings 21 years of experience in technology, hospitality, and sales, will be responsible for the overall management and growth of the Major Account Hotels Business Unit.

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Mr. Parker spent 9 years with IBM South Africa in sales management prior to his 11-year employment with Kerzner International, previously Sun International, a leading international developer and operator of premier casinos, resorts and luxury hotels. While under the employ of Sun International, Mr. Parker spent 4 years at Sun City South Africa and 7 years with the Atlantis Paradise Island, Bahamas, most recently as Vice President of Technology.

"We are pleased to have Des join MICROS with such an extensive background in the hospitality industry. Des's complete knowledge of technology and the complex and diverse operational requirements of a hotel, resort and casino, make him an invaluable addition to the MICROS executive staff," commented Tom Giannopoulos, Chairman and CEO of MICROS Systems, Inc.

"I am very enthusiastic about my role on the MICROS executive team. Having spent the past 7 years as a MICROS customer, I understand the value and business benefits of the MICROS suite of products, and having a close working relationship between customer and vendor. I will also leverage my extensive technical and operational experience to help MICROS better serve the needs of the hospitality industry," stated Mr. Parker.

MICROS Systems, Inc. provides enterprise applications for the hospitality industry worldwide. Over 140,000 MICROS systems are currently installed in table and quick service restaurants, hotels, motels, casinos, and leisure and entertainment operations in more than 130 countries. MICROS provides property management systems and central reservation and customer information solutions under the brand MICROS-Fidelio for more than 15,000 hotels worldwide. MICROS stock is traded through NASDAQ under the symbol MCRS.

For more information on MICROS and its advanced information technology solutions for the hospitality industry, please contact Louise Casamento, Director of Marketing at (443) 285-8144 or (800) 638-0985. You can also visit the MICROS website at www.micros.com or send an email to [email protected].

The MICROS logo is a registered trademark of MICROS Systems, Inc. All other product and brand names are the property of their respective owners.

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