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COLUMBIA, Md., March 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MICROS Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:MCRS), a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality industry, is pleased to announce that Lapland Hotels has selected myfidelio.net and the OPERA Enterprise Solution as its next generation technology solution for its 9 unique resort hotels in Finland. Lapland Hotels is utilizing the OPERA Property Management System, along with OPERA Reservation System (ORS) and myfidelio.net for its central and distribution services. Seamless next generation connectivity with the Global Distribution Systems (GDS) is provided through myfidelio.net's generic IQ code, and multiple direct connections to the Alternate Distribution Systems (ADS) are provided through myfidelio.net's switch provider. Direct and myfidelio.net distribution via http://www.laplandhotels.com/ is made possible using the OPERA Web Suite, which allows direct interaction between bookers on the Internet and Lapland Hotels' inventory and rates. "The MICROS solution will provide Lapland Hotels broader market visibility and reach both domestically and in its international markets such as Central Europe, Britain, Japan and Asia," stated Mr. Pertti Yliniemi, Chairman of the Board of Lapland Hotels. "MICROS's OPERA suite of applications gives Lapland Hotels the best tools to support our business focus." "It was important for us to select a vendor that could provide a complete solution that covers both the property management and central solutions, GDS and ADS services," continued Mr. Ari Vuorentausta, Director of hotel operations. "OPERA is easy to use and given MICROS-Fidelio's reputation in the hospitality industry, we are confident we have a system we can rely on for years to come." "We are pleased that Lapland Hotels has selected MICROS-Fidelio products and services," stated Ari-Pekka Heiskala, Vice President, MICROS-Fidelio Nordic. "The unique enterprise solution MICROS-Fidelio offers, along with constantly improving customer care, continues to strengthen our position as the industry leader." About Lapland Hotels (http://www.laplandhotels.com/) Lapland Hotels is the leading company in tourism in Lapland. Lapland Hotels has 9 characteristic hotels in 6 municipalities of Lapland with well equipped rooms that include private saunas, family rooms, suites, apartments and log cabins all close to nature. The chain offers a wide variety of restaurants providing various dining experiences and entertainment. Selection of dining and entertainment options include three Chaine de Rotisseur recognized restaurants, panoramic restaurants, cozy log restaurants with roaring open fires, traditional Lappish restaurants, and a number of bars and night clubs -- altogether catering for as many as 3,000 people. In Yllas, Pallas and Olos there are also a full range of skiing facilities, including 50 slopes, 20 lifts, and three ski schools. About MICROS Systems, Inc. MICROS Systems, Inc. provides enterprise applications for the hospitality and retail industries worldwide. Over 200,000 MICROS systems are currently installed in table and quick service restaurants, hotels, motels, casinos, leisure and entertainment, and retail operations in more than 130 countries, and on all seven continents. In addition, MICROS provides property management systems, central reservation and customer information solutions under the brand MICROS-Fidelio for more than 20,000 hotels worldwide, as well as point- of-sale and loss prevention products through its subsidiary Datavantage for more than 50,000 specialty retail stores 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, Vice President of Marketing at (443) 285-8144 or (866) 287-4736. You can also visit the MICROS website at http://www.micros.com/ or send an email to . The MICROS logo is a registered trademark of MICROS Systems, Inc. All other product and brand names are the property of their respective owners. DATASOURCE: MICROS Systems, Inc. CONTACT: Louise Casamento, Vice President of Marketing of MICROS Systems, Inc., +1-443-285-8144 Web site: http://www.micros.com/ http://www.laplandhotels.com/

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