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BELTSVILLE, Md./ MICROS-Fidelio International, a subsidiary of MICROS Systems Inc., one of the world's leading providers of hospitality information technology, announced Monday that it was selected to provide property management system (PMS) solutions and two-way central reservation system interfaces for the international Marriott hotel properties.

MICROS-Fidelio International will install MICROS-Fidelio Suite modules, including Front Office, Sales & Catering, Food & Beverage, and Back Office Management Systems. These modules will provide integrated hotel property management solutions ranging from front desk operations and event/contact management, to food and beverage inventory control and financial reporting.

Additionally, MICROS-Fidelio will install an interface between the PMS applications and Marriott's global central reservation system. Currently under development, this new two-way interface will deliver guest reservations and, at the same time, facilitate information exchange to drive target marketing and enhance guest service.

"The international hotel industry is extremely competitive, and our properties need a reliable property management system that provides vital information for day-to-day operations and assists in maintaining a high level of service," said Kerry Vigezzi, director of International Systems as Marriott International.

Jeff Edwards, president and CEO of MICROS-Fidelio International, added: "Marriott hotels have a long history of successfully managing food and beverage operations using MICROS point-of-sale systems. Now the international Marriott properties can benefit from a complete, single-source information technology solution to help Marriott maximize profitability."

Marriott International Inc., is one of the world's leading hospitality companies, with over 4,800 operating units in the United States and 50 other countries and territories. Major businesses include hotels operated and franchised under the Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Courtyard, Fairfield, Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites, Executive Residences, Renaissance, New World, and Ramada International brands; vacation ownership resorts; food service and facilities management for clients in business, education and health care; senior living communities and services; and food service distribution.

The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and has approximately 225,000 employees. For its 1996 fiscal year, Marriott International reported total sales of $10.2 billion.

MICROS-Fidelio International is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MICROS Systems Inc. (MICROS) and is located in Munich, Germany. Headquartered in Beltsville, MICROS Systems Inc. develops, markets and supports complete information technology solutions for the hospitality industry worldwide.

This year MICROS is celebrating its 20th anniversary of hospitality industry leadership. MICROS's stock is traded through NASDAQ under the symbol MCRS.

For more information on MICROS's complete information technology solutions, please contact Katrina Pruitt-Andrews in the U.S. at 301/210-8052 or 1-800-638-0985, or you may contact Joseph Martino at MICROS-Fidelio International in Munich, Germany at 49-89-920920. You can also visit the Fidelio page of the MICROS web site at www.micros.com or email us at [email protected].

Katrina Pruitt-Andrews, 301/210-8052,