Pegasus Picks Opsware for IT Automation

Opsware Inc. (www.opsware.com) announced that Pegasus Solutions, Inc. (www.pegasus.com) selected Opsware automation as part of an enterprise strategy to automate the management of its information technology infrastructure, which supports activities for more than 60,000 hotel properties worldwide.

Pegasus is one of the first companies in the hospitality industry to implement this advanced technology. Opsware automation is an integral component of Pegasus' IT initiative to continually improve its data center operations. Opsware was selected for its proven scalability, cost savings and IT automation capabilities.

Opsware automation will play a key role in managing Pegasus' complete IT lifecycle, including process and change automation, and ensuring rapid recovery of systems through its "Multimaster" capabilities.

"Opsware automation will play a critical role in our IT operations, providing scalability and advanced recovery capabilities," said Mel Kemp, vice president of operations for Pegasus Solutions, Inc.

"Thousands of customers worldwide rely on Pegasus for critical business activities, making efficient IT operations critical to their success and the success of Pegasus," said Ben Horowitz, president and CEO of Opsware Inc.

Dallas-based Pegasus Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: PEGS) is a global leader in providing technology and services to hotels and travel distributors. Founded in 1989, Pegasus' customers include a majority of the world's travel agencies and nearly 60,000 hotel properties around the globe.