OAKMONT, Pa. (May 9, 2006) — Club Prophet Systems announced the launch of a new application using Microsoft SQL Server 2005, earning the company "Front Runner" status from Microsoft Corp. Starter Hut, in combination with Microsoft SQL Server 2005, helps enable customers to make more money by automatically identifying in advance when there is a need to drive play as well as providing them with the email marketing campaign tools to reach their target market. SQL Server 2005 is the next-generation data management and analysis software that will deliver increased scalability, availability and security to enterprise data and analytical applications while making them easier to create, deploy and manage.
"Microsoft has always been committed to the success of our broad ISV partner community and will continue to rely heavily on that community to drive innovative solutions to market," said Pradeep Rathinam, general manager of U.S. ISV Strategy in the U.S. Partner Group at Microsoft. "The Front Runner program was designed to provide our partners with the best development environment possible and give them the technical and marketing tools they need to be successful over the long term."
Microsoft wanted to ensure that ISVs had access to a full host of benefits to enable them to bring best-of-breed solutions to market more quickly and effectively. Giving ISVs the resources they need to fast-track the development of these applications enables customers to start taking advantage of the increased scalability, availability and security of the application built on top of SQL Server 2005 almost immediately, increasing their company’s productivity.
"Club Prophet Systems is excited to support SQL Server 2005 because it is a great platform and a great leap forward," said Rick Robshaw, CEO of Club Prophet Systems. "Achieving Front Runner status enables us to deliver applications to customers within the same timeframe as the launch of SQL Server 2005. As a result of the solution we have developed, we are uniquely positioned to help our customers get the most from their technology investment."
Starter Hut automates critical processes such as tee sheet reservations, Internet booking, player tracking, historical reporting and integration to the POS Express point-of-sale; but more importantly, it provides customers with forecasting and email campaign tools that identify when there is a need to drive play to their course and a way to target the players needed to fill their tee sheet.
Since 1993, Club Prophet Systems’ (formerly Pro-ShopKeeper) software has helped golf shops across the globe run better, smarter and more efficiently. Today, Club Prophet Systems goes well beyond the golf shop to automate all facets of golf and country clubs management to include point of sale, inventory, back office accounting and food and beverage, as well as cutting-edge features such as high-speed credit card processing, member billing, USGA handicap system, tournament preparation, electronic tee sheet with Internet options, event management and much more. No other package provides as much functionality and value.
Regardless of club size or club type, Club Prophet Systems provides a software solution to meet your facility’s needs. Best of all, we offer full-service implementation, training, and expert after-sale support to ensure ongoing satisfaction.
For more information or to schedule a free web demo of our software, phone 1-800-793-1872 or visit www.ClubProphetSystems.com and find out why over 700 golf clubs worldwide rely on Club Prophet Systems to streamline operations, save time and money, and improve quality control.
Contact:
Alisa DiChiera
Club Prophet Systems
800-793-1872
alisa@ClubProphetSystems.com
