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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