Business Editors /Travel + Hospitality Writers

PLANO, Texas----

"No Badge, No Hotel Reservation and the Shuttle Bus Isn't Free
Anymore?!"

Wyndham Jade L. We've been picking up more hotel
reservations this year than last year, even though we are having the
same attendance levels.
"That way, we always know how we are doing at fulfilling our
housing obligations ," Cornett said. Based in Dallas, Wyndham was
founded in 1983."
Register123 automates repetitive tasks and makes handling large
numbers of registrations more efficient. The
annual convention draws more than 50,000 attendees for the four-day
event. The company also offers
a comprehensive desktop software product, Meeting Planner Plus(R),
designed to improve productivity for meeting and event planning
professionals and those finding themselves in the planning role. The company's portfolio includes systems
for high-volume card issuance, card delivery, secure ID issuance and
passport production, plus extensive service and supply offerings.

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New Web-Based ONEsystem+ from Wyndham Jade Centralizes Online Event Management Makes It Easy and Secure

Why not have one system that can get you the data
you need about an attendee, be it for a registration badge, hotel
reservation or event seating selection?" asked Trizila. The company offers
industry-leading, integrated systems that include real -time data,
online reporting and customized packages for both attendees and
exhibitors of meetings and conventions.
"Security-minded enterprises demand fast, secure and efficient
processes for enrolling visitors to their facilities and issuing
plastic or paper ID badges," said Mike Schnaus , vice president of
marketing and corporate development for Datacard Group.
Datacard Group serves customers in more than 120 countries
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Thanks to XML and Web Services, ONEsystem+ can be tied into
associations' databases."
The most startling impact of the solution results from its
reporting capabilities, which help meeting planners see how many hotel
reservations are being made in real-time.

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"Our goal was to find the best fit based on FFA's needs and
supplier capabilities ," said Rodman Marymor, a principal with Tech3
Partners. "After a comprehensive review of vendor proposals and
presentations, we determined that Register123 was the closest match
and the right choice for FFA. Today, 476,732 student members aged
12-21 in 7,223 chapters located in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the
Virgin Islands are engaged in a wide range of agricultural education
activities, leading to more than 300 career opportunities in the
global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resource systems.org

About Certain Software

San Francisco based Certain Software (www .

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The National FFA Organization selected Register123 after
completing a rigorous request for proposal process and examining more
than a dozen other technologies. Being able to integrate with a variety of
systems--existing and new--is what truly makes Register123 stand out
from the rest. New features include pre-registration, the
ability to update card templates online, automatic card detection and
passport scanner support.
"Tracking visitor activity is crucial for any visitor ID program,"
said Schnaus.2
automatically recognizes the card type and populates the enrollment
form by scanning key data contained on the card.

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Pappas, president and CEO of Certain Software.ffa.

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"We even offer wireless capabilities, so that attendees
with a wireless laptop connection can check themselves in, avoid the
lines and simply pick up their name badges and information packets
later. Cavell ,
information technology team leader at the National FFA Organization. "With dozens of annual events , many with
unique registration processes, Register123 minimizes our need for
custom development . Visit
www.certain.

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It's almost impossible to tend to everything on one,
easy-to-follow Web site ," said Sue Trizila, president and chief
executive officer at Wyndham Jade.
"We have used a number of home-grown systems for handling a
variety of event registration tasks in the past," said Mark D.com

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The system allows attendees to visit one Web site or make one call
to register , make hotel and travel arrangements and more, while giving
the event sponsors, host associations and meeting planners one
integrated system that manages all of the complex attendee data."
ONEsystem + already has created dramatic results for the American
Diabetes Association, which holds meetings ranging from a few hundred
to more than 13,000 participants, said Mary Pat Cornett, a certified
meeting planner and the managing director of the association's
meetings and travel division. Register123 will streamline the planning
process for our decentralized event planning staff, revolutionizing
the way we plan our events.

Datacard Group Introduces Enhanced Version of Its Secure ID Visitor Management Software

"ID Works
visitor manager software v4.

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When visitors present government-issued identification cards at
the time of arrival, ID Works visitor manager software v4.

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I think it's clear that our attendees are
finding it more convenient to book a hotel room when signing up for
the conference.

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"We've set up ONEsystem+ to clear
up the confusion and create the first one-stop shopping experience .
"We are able to go on-site to a convention center or hotel and set
up a portable network that can be accessed as attendees check in,"
Levine said. "ID Works visitor manager enhances this ability by
enabling users to set valid date and time ranges for each visitor.

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"Since all data is managed online, event attendees and organizers
can access hotel reservations, registration information from the first
day of registration until the close of the event," Trizila said.2 streamlines the registration process by
giving organizations the option of pre-registering guests and having
their ID badges ready when they arrive," he said.

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In addition, ONEsystem+ includes advanced security features, "spam
control," and a feature that makes sure all data are synchronized and
updated within the event system as well as the client's membership
system. "ONEsystem+ can automatically make those updates in the
association's membership database, vastly improving the quality of
their data. Right now , I'm adjusting blocks for future
years, and I have detailed, accurate and comprehensive data to help
make decisions about future contracts.
"Managing the event planning processes from a single solution is
imperative," Cavell said.
The software also includes online access to the newest card
templates , enabling issuers to immediately download them as they
become available, at no additional cost. The software also
scans passport documents to capture information and expedite ID card
issuance.

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"This is huge for any association or company that spends countless
hours managing all of the attendee information relevant to their
convention or event.'s .
"ONEsystem+ has really improved our customer service by enabling
us to process registration and housing reservations much more
efficiently ," Cornett said."
The 2005 National FFA Convention, the largest event produced by
FFA, will be the first to migrate to Register123 in October.com) is a
privately held company that enables organizations to gain greater
control over the meeting and event management process through its
technology solutions . Through its
industry-leading product, Register123, organizations can streamline
the registration process and deliver a successful event.

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Wyndham Jade provides convention, meeting and incentive travel
services to associations and corporations.wyndhamjade.

Business Editors

SAN FRANCISCO----

FFA Signs Eight-Year Contract with Certain Software to Use Its
Online Registration Technology, Register123, for Managing Events

Certain Software(R), a leading developer of event management
technology solutions, today announced that the National FFA
Organization (formerly Future Farmers of America) has selected
Register123(TM) to manage its attendee registration needs through
2012. FFA solicited the help of Tech3
Partners, a meetings industry technology consultancy , to collaborate
on the project from organizational diagnostics through the selection
process.

About the National FFA Organization

Founded in 1928, the National FFA Organization (formerly Future
Farmers of America) is a dynamic youth organization that makes a
positive difference in the lives of students by developing their
potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success
through agricultural education.

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announced today availability of ONEsystem+, an
integrated , Web-based system that simplifies and centralizes housing,
registration and travel needs for event attendees, organizers,
associations and suppliers. The Java
component provides real-time connectivity to Wyndham Jade's on-call
service center. "It also makes registration much more
convenient for our attendees. And with the reports, I can always see how we are
doing and make adjustments. For more information, visit www.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers
ISC West 2005

LAS VEGAS ----

New features streamline the visitor registration process and
increase security

Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card
personalization solutions, today introduced a new version of its
Datacard(R) ID Works(R) visitor manager software at the ISC West
Conference and Exposition.

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It
reduces confusion, mistakes and costs, making for a much more
enjoyable and efficient experience. ONEsystem+ allows meeting planners to access real-time
data, including hotel room inventory, changes, cancellations and more. They get better rates, and we fill the rooms that the
hotel has blocked for us."
FFA will deploy Register123 as a Dedicated Portal and integrate
the attendee management technology into its Web site, allowing the
organization the flexibility of a seamless Web-based application,
without the need for dedicated in-house servers or IT resources. If
a visitor arrives outside that set time, the system alerts the
receptionist," he said.

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From one Web site, event attendees may
register, book hotel rooms, choose flights and more.
"If you've ever attended a trade show or conference -- just taking
care of your registration and housing needs can be a daunting
experience. "We've managed to not pay any
attrition penalties at a time when many other associations have to
make high payments. The online registration
technology provides a quality end-user experience for the attendee and
enables organizations to manage their event management in real time,
from any location.

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By consolidating these services , ONEsystem+ also lowers expenses
for organizations, plus obtains better negotiated rates for conference
attendees. "This
ensures that every piece of information is up to date, and attendees
receive the best-possible service.NET foundation, a
customized Oracle database and Java development environment .

National FFA Organization Selects Register123

This online
registration and attendee management technology integrates with other
systems and applications to provide optimal efficiency, increased
flexibility and the highest level of security.

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P. "With the
centralized data we provide, the meeting planner can now spend their
time using this data to improve on their event."
ONEsystem+ is based on Microsoft Corp.
"When an association member registers for a conference, they might
update their e-mail address, phone number or mailing address," he
said.

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This infrastructure gives clients unmatched
flexibility to better serve attendees, said Tom Levine , chief
information officer for Wyndham Jade. "It is clear
that FFA recognizes the need for proven registration technology to
provide them with the flexibility of a robust in-house solution,
without the time and resources required for custom development. We
anticipate a long and successful relationship together. Founded in 1994, Certain Software works with
thousands of corporations, associations, government agencies and
independent event management companies that have implemented its
innovative technology for conferences, corporate meetings, trade
shows, training programs and special events.

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For press contacts and interviews, contact Roy Miller at
972-716-4070 x235, or via e-mail at rmiller@transsynergy .
"FFA understands the value of an attendee management solution that
will allow them to confidently and efficiently centralize all of their
processes and save them critical time, money and resources ," said
James A.datacard.

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Register123, an online registration and attendee management
technology developed by Certain Software, will handle events offered
to nearly 500,000 student members of FFA throughout the United States,
Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
"While functional, none of them provided a consistent, efficient or
quality end-user experience.
Datacard Group offers the world 's best-selling secure ID and card
personalization solutions.

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That way, membership information and
conference data can be shared between the two systems automatically,
Levine said.

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