Radiant Systems' Aloha Solution Scores Big with Leading Gaming Operator
Gala Coral Group focuses on ease of use and central management
ATLANTA (October 4, 2006) — Expanding its international presence in the hospitality industry, Radiant Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: RADS) announces the implementation of Aloha TableService Point-of-Sale (POS) and Aloha Enterprise Reporting with Gala Coral Group, Europe’s leading gaming operator. Gala is in the process of deploying the Aloha solution in its 176 bingo clubs and 32 casinos across the United Kingdom, Isle of Man and Gibraltar in an effort to centralize control of its food and beverage operations and significantly reduce staff training requirements.
With many geographically dispersed locations, Gala was looking for a technology solution that could facilitate a more efficient, integrated approach to managing the food service segment of their gaming operations. Aloha TableService POS and Enterprise Reporting allow Gala to manage and change menus, pricing, promotional programs and more for all sites from a central location. Corporate-wide sales data is collected throughout the day using the Aloha system, enabling Gala to track and manage performance more easily and efficiently. Aloha also seamlessly integrates with Gala’s membership system and food and beverage financial software, further automating business processes.
“We turned to Radiant Systems to provide the functionality and support necessary to manage a complex operation and to help us continue to rise as a major player in the gaming and entertainment industry,” said Stewart Cruickshank, head of IT for Gala Coral Group.
Importantly, the Aloha POS system’s superior ease of use has helped Gala reduce staff training. With just a minimal learning curve, Gala employees are ready to use the POS and provide exceptional service levels to the nearly 25,000 customers that visit Gala bingo clubs and casinos every week.
“Radiant Systems is pleased to offer Gala the product and service quality necessary to manage food and beverage operations in their gaming establishments,” said David Griffin, vice president of international business for the Radiant Hospitality Division. “We look forward to continuing to provide the solutions necessary to support their growth.”
Aloha TableService Point-of-Sale (POS) – Quick and Efficient
With Aloha TableService, it's easier than ever to enter orders, manage guest checks, run promotions and process payments. Whether printing individual, combined or split checks, modifying orders or transferring tables, Aloha TableService makes it quick and efficient. And with extensive front-of-house reporting, managers can spend more time with customers while still keeping up with restaurant and server performance. The solution's modular, upgradeable design allows it to grow with Gala’s business, accommodating its future needs while helping maximize the life and value of its investment.
Aloha Enterprise Reporting and Systems Management – “Anytime-Anywhere”
With Aloha Enterprise.com, Gala has a simple yet comprehensive approach to enterprise reporting and systems management. Through custom reports, business alerts and multi-store consolidated reports, Aloha Enterprise.com delivers the relevant, timely information required to react quickly to any change in performance or operations. “Anytime-Anywhere” access to Aloha Enterprise.com via the Internet allows Gala to view performance and take action remotely without the need to be on-site.
About Radiant Systems, Inc.
Radiant Systems, Inc. (www.radiantsystems.com) is a leader in providing innovative technology to the hospitality and retail industries. Offering unmatched reliability and ease of use, Radiant's hardware and software products have been deployed in over 60,000 sites across more than 100 countries. Radiant has approximately 1000 employees worldwide, 325 certified sales and service partners and over 1800 field service representatives. Founded in 1985, the company is headquartered in Atlanta with regional offices throughout the United States as well as in Europe, Asia and Australia.
About The Gala Coral Group
The Gala Coral Group is Europe's leading integrated gaming company and Britain’s largest private company, with over 1500 retail trading outlets in the UK and an E-Commerce division, which offers customers casino, poker, bingo and sports betting on line. The Group employs over 17,000 people in the UK. Gala Bingo is the industry leader with approximately 32 million admissions from 174 clubs, every year and a typical weekly payout of £28 million in prize money.
Gala Casinos is one of the UK's largest casino operators with 31 casinos across the UK, Isle of Man and Gibraltar and over 1.3 million members. Coral is currently the fastest growing bookmaker in Britain, and rapid expansion has seen the betting shop estate increase from 860 to nearly 1400 shops over the last three years. Gala Coral E-Commerce operates one of the world’s leading online and interactive betting and gaming sites with betting opportunities on a huge range of international sports events, a full suite of casino games and the world’s leading on line bingo platform. The division is shortly to launch Gala TV and currently serves customers in over 100 countries and offers betting services in 18 different languages.
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