Daylight Software, StarCite Integrate Technology To Drive RFP Speed, Efficiencies, Revenues.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PORTSMOUTH, N.H. & PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 2, 2004 Daylight Software and StarCite, Inc. today announced plans to integrate their technologies to drive greater efficiencies, speed and business intelligence to the meeting request for proposal process. A provider of Advanced Sales and Catering(TM) solutions, Daylight serves leading convention, gaming and independent properties. StarCite provides both technology tools and service to meeting planners and suppliers. In 2003, users sourced more than $730 million worth of meeting leads through the StarCite Online Marketplace. The integration will offer hospitality suppliers the enriched data, customer intelligence and robust reporting that Daylight affords with the immediacy of leads that StarCite generates. Without having to rekey Rekeying is the process of changing a lock's tumblers to work on a different key than the current one. Though often referred to as 'changing a lock', rekeying does not require replacement of the lock itself, but resetting the tumbler combination to fit a different key. data, suppliers will be able to respond quickly and intelligently to meeting RFPs. The integration will represent the industry's first two-way exchange of data. This will ensure that all leads are accurately tracked, managed and reported. Meeting planners should benefit from the data integration with increased speed of response and enhanced accuracy. Once the integration is completed, data will be typed just once to populate both the Daylight solution used by hotels and the StarCite solution used by planners. "Better tracking and management of leads results in a higher conversion rate and fewer lost opportunities," said William Duncan William Duncan may refer to:
above all, most especially in this business climate, this integration will help our customers increase their profit margins," he added. "Daylight and StarCite share a passion for making this industry more efficient by applying innovative technology with old-fashioned customer service and support," said John Pino, founder and CEO of StarCite, Inc. "Whether we build, buy or partner, StarCite is totally committed to providing integrated solutions to streamline the meeting planning process for buyers and suppliers." About Daylight Software Daylight is the only global, customer-centric software company that's dedicated to providing Advanced Sales and Catering(TM) (ASC ASC Ambulatory surgery center, see there (TM)) solutions for the gaming and hospitality industry. These solutions are CRM-enhanced, flexible and configurable to meet the most complex and challenging needs for optimizing revenue generation of single- or multi-property organizations, including casinos, hotels, resorts, and conference centers. Daylight's open architecture makes it easy to integrate with leading Property Management Systems and other hospitality applications. Daylight Software was awarded its third Microsoft Retail Application Development Award in June 2003 for its Daylight enterprise solution. The RAD Award recognizes companies that provide their customers with solutions to create high levels of customer service in all parts of the enterprise. Daylight is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. headquartered in Portsmouth, N.H., with sales offices in New Hampshire New Hampshire, one of the New England states of the NE United States. It is bordered by Massachusetts (S), Vermont, with the Connecticut R. forming the boundary (W), the Canadian province of Quebec (NW), and Maine and a short strip of the Atlantic Ocean (E). and Arizona. Daylight customers include: The MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
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About StarCite, Inc. StarCite, Inc. delivers technology and service solutions that drive best practices, cost savings and more efficient management processes to both buyers and suppliers in the meetings and events industry. The StarCite Online Marketplace delivers RFP (Request For Proposal) A document that invites a vendor to submit a bid for hardware, software and/or services. It may provide a general or very detailed specification of the system. 1. (business) RFP - Request for Proposal. 2. workflow, preferred vendor management, bid analysis and reporting; RegWeb helps corporations efficiently and cost-effectively register meeting and training delegates online; together, as part of the StarCite Integrated Meetings Platform, the company delivers a comprehensive solution to manage meetings, registration and group air. StarCite also offers suppliers innovative marketing opportunities, the ability to electronically respond to and manage leads, as well as advanced technology solutions to improve their existing business processes. Its Networld International unit offers innovative marketing and technology solutions to international suppliers and unique services to leading planners of international incentives, meetings and events. StarCite is based in Philadelphia, PA. Investors in StarCite include American Express American Express (NYSE: AXP), sometimes known as "AmEx" or "Amex", is a diversified global financial services company, headquartered in New York City. The company is best known for its credit card, charge card and traveler's cheque businesses. ; Internet Capital Group; Maritz Travel Company; Maritz McGettigan; Mellon Ventures; Networld, Inc.; Seaport Capital; Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.; Strattech Partners; TL Ventures; and Verticalnet. For more information about StarCite, or its technologies and services, please visit www.StarCite.com. |
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