IDeaS, the leading provider of hospitality revenue optimization solutions
and one of America`s fastest growing technology companies, announced today
that they have formed a strategic partnership with NEC of Japan. NEC will
host and re-sell IDeaS V5 ASP Revenue Optimization Solution to their
extensive client base in Japan. With this partnership, IDeaS becomes the
exclusive provider of revenue optimization to NEC`s client base through an
integration between IDeaS V5 and NEC`s NEHOPS property management system.
NEC will host IDeaS V5 ASP solution, which utilizes the very latest in
native web technologies, at the NEC data center located in Japan.

“In our search for a revenue optimization provider, we found a long-term
partner that shares NEC`s reputation for providing outstanding solutions,”
commented Yasukazu Itakura, Sales Manager, NEC Hospitality Division.
“Incorporating IDeaS Revenue Optimization Solution into our suite of
hospitality solutions was the next logical step in ensuring a best of
breed approach with every solution we provide to our valued clients.
Hosting it locally in Japan was the obvious choice.”

“The decision to partner with NEC was easy,” commented Ed Booth, President
and CEO of IDeaS. “NEC is the acknowledged leader in providing solutions
to Japan`s hotel market. They have a great track record with hosting and
distributing other hospitality solutions.” He added, “NEC also hosts the
Pegasus CRS, another IDeaS integration partner, so this really is a
win-win situation.”

IDeaS Revenue Optimization will be exhibiting at HOFEX 2004 at the Hong
Kong Exhibition and Convention Centre in Hall 1, February 10-13, 2004.
Come visit us and see why NEC and others have selected IDeaS as their
revenue optimization partner.

NEC Corporation (FTSE: 6701q.l) is one of the world`s leading providers of
Internet, broadband network and enterprise business solutions dedicated to
meeting the specialized needs of its diverse and global base of customers.
Ranked as one of the world`s top patent-producing companies, NEC delivers
tailored solutions in the key fields of computer, networking and electron
devices, by integrating its technical strengths in IT and Networks, and by
providing advanced semiconductor solutions through NEC Electronics
Corporation. The NEC Group employs more than 140,000 people worldwide and
had net sales of approximately $40 billion in the fiscal year ended March
2003. For additional information, please visit the NEC home page at:
http://www.nec.com/ .
Integrated Decisions and Systems, Inc. (IDeaS) is the leading provider of
pricing and revenue optimization solutions that deliver measurable revenue
increases. IDeaS enterprise software solutions create compelling value:
Guaranteed revenue increases, increased profit margins and enhanced asset
valuations.
IDeaS primary market focus is the global hospitality industry. The
Company`s clients include some of the most-prestigious companies in the
world, including InterContinental Hotels Group, Hyatt International,
Hilton International, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Shangri-La, Kempinski
Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels, Universal Orlando, The Venetian Resort
Hotel Casino, Vail Resorts and Gaylord Entertainment properties, such as
Gaylord Opryland.
Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, IDeaS maintains global
technology, support and sales offices in North America, the United
Kingdom, Europe, Australia and Asia. For more information, visit
http://www.ideas.com/ or call +1 952 698 4200.

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