Feature Descriptions

There are several advantages in using the integrated link through the server:

The solution is more reliable; with one less physical connection, there is less chance for loss of data because of faulty hardware.

If the server-to-INTUITY link is down but the server-to-PMS link is up, the server maintains a buffer that contains the 100 most-recent PMS transac- tions, and updates the Lucent INTUITY as soon as the server-to-INTU- ITY link is back up.

The solution is less expensive because you use one less port on the PMS and the Lucent INTUITY in addition to the cables used to make the connection.

The PMS vendors do not need to write new code to support the message set between the PMS and the Lucent INTUITY; they can use the existing message set that communicates with the server.

Using this new link, the following administrative messages used for guest room mailbox activation/deactivation are sent between the PMS and the Lucent INTUITY through the server. These messages are documented in the INTUITY™ Lodging Property Management System Specifications , (585-310-234).

Check-In

Check-Out

Room Data Image (Database Synchronization)

Modify (Guest Information)

Add/Remove Text/FAX Notification Message (Message Waiting)

Transfer/Merge Mailbox (Room Change/Swap).

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