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Shiji, a global provider of hospitality technology solutions, announced a complete company rebrand, uniting its suite of products under a cohesive brand structure. With this transformation, Shiji introduces a new identity that simplifies its portfolio and highlights its commitment to being a 24/7 partner to the hospitality industry.

Over the past 25 years, Shiji has evolved from an IT service company into a global technology powerhouse, offering solutions across property management, point-of-sale, reputation management, distribution, payments, and guest engagement. The company’s expansion, which included several strategic acquisitions, brought best-in-class solutions under the Shiji umbrella. However, this rapid growth also created complexity across its brand and product landscape.

“Now that our acquisitions have been fully integrated, it’s time to take the next step—presenting a unified platform of solutions under one cohesive brand system,” said Kevin King, CEO at Shiji International. “Our new brand structure makes it easier for hoteliers to navigate our offerings while reinforcing our core mission: to deliver world-class technology that operates as seamlessly as the hospitality industry itself—day and night.”

Shiji’s rebrand is built around the concept of “Day and Night”, a tribute to the hospitality industry’s continuous operation. This branding reinforces Shiji’s role as a technology partner that is always on, ensuring mission-critical hotel operations run without interruption.

Introducing Shiji’s newly branded solutions

To enhance clarity and consistency across its platform, Shiji has introduced new branding for its core solutions:

• Daylight PMS: A fully cloud-based property management system designed for luxury and full-service hotels, featuring Single Guest Profiles and advanced security.
• Infrasys POS: A cloud-based, offline-capable point-of-sale system, trusted by hotels, resorts, and high-traffic venues worldwide.
• Reviewpro Reputation: A leading reputation management tool that aggregates guest feedback and enables data-driven service improvements.
• Horizon Distribution: A dynamic distribution platform that enhances access to key global markets, including China.
• Iceportal Content: A centralized content distribution system for images, text, and attributes across hospitality channels.
• Meridian Experiences: A solution for managing and monetizing ancillary services, such as spa, and event bookings.
• Astral Payments: A secure, tokenized payment platform that streamlines transactions across all guest touchpoints.
• Stellaris Digital: Encompassing Digital Stay, Digital Dine, Digital Payby, and omnichannel communication tools that enhance guest experiences.
• Twilight Data + AI: A data lake environment providing deep insights and AI-powered decision-making for hotels. 

“Each of our solutions has been designed with integration and efficiency in mind,” said Kevin King. “With this rebrand, we are making it clearer than ever how our solutions work together to support hoteliers in delivering exceptional guest experiences.”

A unified, future-ready hospitality platform

In addition to renaming and streamlining its products, Shiji has introduced a new visual and conceptual model—the ‘day-night product cycle’—which illustrates how its interconnected solutions support the entire guest journey, mirroring the industry’s non-stop nature.

Shiji’s commitment to innovation and service remains steadfast. With operations in nearly every major hospitality market, the company offers localized expertise and support, ensuring seamless operations for hoteliers worldwide.

“This rebrand is more than just a new look—it’s a statement of our dedication to serving the hospitality industry at the highest level,” added King. “Shiji is here for hoteliers, day and night, providing the technology and support they need to succeed.”

Shift4 has acquired a majority stake in Vectron Systems AG, a European suppliers of point-of-sale (POS) systems to the restaurant and hospitality verticals. 

Based in Germany, Vectron has 65,000 POS locations across Europe, representing. Shift4 is expected to acquire additional ownership of Vectron through a public tender offer that is expected to conclude within the next month, with a de-listing and formal integration process to occur shortly thereafter.

The acquisition is expected to provide Shift4 with an expansive customer footprint across Europe as well as a distribution network of ~300 POS resellers. As a result of the acquisition, Shift4 believes it will be able to add its integrated payment services to current Vectron customers and products, while also empowering the sales force with a compelling all-in-one POS and payments solution unrivaled in Europe.

“Shift4 was at the forefront of the convergence between software and payments in the restaurant and hospitality verticals in the US. We see an incredible amount of demand for a similar all-in-one solution across Europe,” states Shift4 CEO Jared Isaacman. “With our integrated payments and SkyTab offering, we believe we have the best solution at the right price point. Vectron will provide valuable local expertise, infrastructure, and the distribution necessary to meet the demand. This acquisition is right out of the Shift4 playbook – enabling us to unlock synergies, expand our distribution, and monetize payments for a large existing install base.”

Completes Revel Systems Acquistion

In addition to the acquisition of Vectron, Shift4 has also completed its previously announced acquisition of Revel Systems. Revel has over 18,000 merchant locations across the United States and internationally which Shift4 estimates represents a $17B+ payment opportunity. Revel also has a direct sales and dealer distribution network which Shift4 believes can be leveraged to accelerate SkyTab distribution both domestically and abroad. 

Shift4 has signed a definitive arrangement agreement to acquire Givex Corp., a global provider of gift cards, loyalty programs and point-of-sale solutions. 

The Arrangement Agreement is subject to customary closing conditions and the transaction is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of this year. 

With across more than 100 countries, Givex serves a wide range of businesses in various industries, including 7-Eleven, Wendy’s, Best Western, Texas Roadhouse. 

The company offers robust gift card and e-gift solutions as well as customizable loyalty programs, and a point-of-sale (POS) system for various business types, among other value-added services.

 “Givex has a considerable footprint around the world which will dramatically increase Shift4’s overall customer base,” states Shift4 President Taylor Lauber. “At the same time, their gift card and loyalty solutions are second to none and will add significant value for our current customers, creating stickier relationships andh 130,000+ active locations enhancing our overall value proposition. Similar to other deals we have recently completed, this acquisition aligns perfectly with how we like to deploy capital – adding blue-chip merchants at a low customer acquisition cost while delivering additional benefits to our customer base.” 

“The Givex team looks forward to joining the Shift4 family and bring our enterprise gift card capabilities and loyalty programs to hundreds of thousands of new customers,” says Don Gray, CEO of Givex. “By combining Shift4’s end-to-end payment solution with our value-added engagement services, we can deliver an unparalleled package to both of our customer bases.”  

HotelPORT, (www.hotelport.co) a provider of hospitality technology solutions, is excited to announce its partnership with Daitrix to launch ReputationAI, a groundbreaking platform designed to transform how hotels, restaurants, and spas manage their online reputation. This innovative solution leverages cutting-edge artificial intelligence to provide businesses with actionable insights and tools to enhance guest satisfaction and operational excellence.

ReputationAI is poised to disrupt the hospitality industry by offering a comprehensive suite of features that monitor and analyze customer feedback in real-time. This allows businesses to respond swiftly and effectively, ensuring that guest experiences are consistently elevated. By integrating advanced technology with a user-friendly interface, ReputationAI empowers businesses to maintain integrity and excellence in their operations.

"At HotelPORT, we are committed to delivering solutions that benefit our partners by enhancing their service capabilities and driving growth," said Fred Bean, Founder & CEO of HotelPORT. "Our collaboration with Daitrix reflects our dedication to innovation and excellence, ensuring that our clients can meet the evolving needs of their guests with confidence and integrity."