Aloha VP tapped for MS Advisory Board - Company co-founder Brian Cook appointed to Microsoft partner council

Aloha Technologies, providers of software systems and information solutions for the hospitality industry, announced that Aloha Vice President/CTO Brian Cook has been appointed to the new Microsoft Retail & Hospitality Partner Advisory Board.

BEDFORD, TX (PRWEB) August 9, 2003 -- Aloha Technologies, providers of software systems and information solutions for the hospitality industry, announced that Aloha Vice President/CTO Brian Cook has been appointed to the new Microsoft Retail & Hospitality Partner Advisory Board.

The MS Advisory Board was created this May. Members were appointed from a selection of top executives from Microsofts technology partners, such as DataVantage, NCR, Wincor-Nixdorf and Fujitsu. These board members will be working with Microsoft to provide input and feedback to help shape the companys future direction.

This is a tremendous opportunity for myself and Aloha," said Cook. Microsoft technologies enable the most powerful solutions in retail and hospitality today, and it is a privilege to be included with the members of this auspicious board."

About Microsoft:
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and Internet technologies for personal and business computing. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software -- any time, any place and on any device. For additional information, visit www.microsoft.com.

About Aloha:
Aloha Technologies is a privately held software and information solutions company that provides a comprehensive suite of point-of-sale and property management system solutions to the foodservice and lodging industries. The Aloha family of software and services includes Aloha TableService, Aloha QuickService, Aloha Enterprise.com, Aloha eCard, Aloha HotelManager and more.

For additional information, call (800) 79-ALOHA, or visit www.alohapos.com.    ;