Springer-Miller Systems Endorses HTNG
SMS supports the technical standards, business practices set forth by Hotel Technology-Next Generation

Stowe, Vt.- June 17, 2003 - Springer Miller Systems Inc. (SMS) - a leading provider of guest-centric hospitality management systems - announced today that they have formally endorsed Hotel Technology-Next Generation organization (HTNG) and the concepts it is facilitating in the hospitality industry.

“Many of the ideas HTNG has set forth have been part of our company vision for a long time,” said John Springer-Miller, CEO of Springer-Miller Systems. “We have always been focused on the guest-centric nature of the hotel industry, and have designed a broad, diverse product line accordingly. In fact, we automate so many aspects of hospitality that we are, perhaps, in the best position to know that no company can do everything. HTNG is the formalization of this knowledge. Our interest is in meeting, as well as expanding on, the concepts suggested by HTNG.”

At this year’s HITEC Show in New Orleans, for example, Springer-Miller Systems will introduce its new SMS|Diplomat integration product, which offers an industry standard method for all configurations of the SMS |Host system to communicate with other products, vendors and systems. SMS|Diplomat uses proven Microsoft technology to deliver ultra-reliable communication without compromising network and infrastructure standards. Benefits of this approach include a low cost, SQL Server Database platform, and a standardized messaging structure.

Springer-Miller Systems believes that by embracing the HTNG standards, current SMS customers as well as future customers will benefit from the newest technologies offered within the SMS|Host Hospitality Management System.

“We see the value in an organization like HTNG establishing benchmarks for our market,” said Springer-Miller. “In this case, our vision and HTNG’s appear to be in complete alignment.”

About Springer-Miller Systems
Springer-Miller Systems Inc. is a leading provider of hospitality management solutions that meets the technology needs of all types of hospitality enterprises including city-center hotels, destination spa and golf properties, timeshare properties and casino resorts worldwide, setting the pace as a pioneer in the hospitality industry. Springer-Miller Systems’ SMS|Host Hospitality Management System is distinguished from other property management systems with its truly integrated design and unique approach to guest service. The SMS|Host product suite, including more than 20 seamlessly integrated, guest-centric application modules, provides hotel/resort staff with the tools they need to personalize service, exceed guest expectations, and increase revenue. For more information on Springer-Miller Systems, visit our website at www.springermiller.com.

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