iRiS Software Systems, the award-winning hospitality technology company, is expanding and opening its third office in North America. It will be headed up by Laura Cigana, formely of Intelity, as iRiS' new VP of sales for the region. She brings with her extensive knowledge of the North American hospitality market complementing iRiS' strategy in the region. " I am very happy to be joining the iRiS team and look forward to the opportunity to expand iRiS' success internationally and open the gate way for its success in North America" said Laura Cigana.

It has been a year of growth for iRiS both in terms of sales and expansion of the team globally. Recently, also having had great success at HITEC and being shortlisted in the 'Best Technological Innovation' category for iRiS Lobby at the Travolution Awards 2013.

"We are very excited to welcome Laura to the team and look forward to our continued expansion in North America. 2013 has been the year of growth for us and we are looking forward to building on that momentum with the launch two new products: BrandApp the multi-tenanted app debuted at HITEC and the imminent launch of the Delegate app ' said Jason Jefferys CEO of iRiS Software Systems.

About iRiS Software Systems

* London-based iRiS Software Systems Ltd is an award-winning interactive guest services application creator, providing apps designed for hotels, cruise lines and restaurants. The iRiS applications are designed to improve the guest experience, increase revenues and reduce costs, improve communications between guests and staff and provide a smart marketing tool. Both tablet and mobile phone applications are available

* iRiS Valet is the award-winning, interactive, multi-lingual guest services app. The iRiS F&B Suite is a world-leading multi-lingual, digital menu, sommelier and bar application

* More than 200 hotels worldwide currently work with iRiS Valet and/or iRiS F&B

* Luxury hotel group, Kempinski Hotels has selected iRiS Software as a key guest services technology provider and is installing iRiS applications across its worldwide network iRiS works with other major hotel brands including: Mandarin Oriental, Orient Express, Starwood, Hilton, Accor, Swire, as well as with a number of independents

* iRiS has representation across every continent with major offices in UK, USA and Asia countries with iRiS installations include: USA, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Mauritius, Switzerland, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Russia, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, India, Kenya, Malta, Turkey, Qatar and Australia

* iRiS won the 2012 Travolution Technological Innovation Award for its market-leading iRiS Valet application that allows guests to view hotel facilities and book services at the touch of a button

For further information visit: www.irisapps.com

About IRIS Software Systems

IRIS is a global market leader in digital F&B ordering, guest directory and concierge solutions for hotels, working with many of the world's leading chains including Marriott, Hilton, Mandarin Oriental, IHG and Four Seasons.

IRIS empowers Hotels and F&B leaders to do what they do best: increase revenue, look after their teams, and provide an outstanding customer experience.

Their flexible hospitality platform enables hotels and restaurants to provide a truly digital ordering experience to their guests, making it easier and faster for guests to browse, order and pay for items and services across multiple outlets.

Since 2010, thousands of hotels on every continent across the world have used IRIS's mobile, tablet and web app technology to boost additional revenues by 20% on average.

More information: www.iris.net or [email protected]

Darren Panto
VP Europe