Nature of Operations	12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Nature of Operations/Additional Balance Sheet Information [Abstract]
NATURE OF OPERATIONS	NATURE OF OPERATIONS 1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS We are a leading provider of innovative technology solutions for the hospitality and retail markets including property and lodging management, inventory and procurement, point-of-sale (POS), document management, mobile, wireless and other types of guest-engagement software. We also provide support, maintenance, resold hardware products and software hosting services. Our customers include retailers, casinos, resorts, cruise and other hospitality and retail customers, and a significant portion of our consolidated revenue is derived from contract support, maintenance agreements and professional services. Our principal executive offices are located at 425 Walnut Street, Suite 1800, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202; and our corporate services are located at 1000 Windward Concourse, Alpharetta, Georgia, 30005. We operate extensively throughout North America, with additional sales and support offices in the United Kingdom and Asia. Agilysys has two operating segments: Hospitality Solutions Group (HSG) and Retail Solutions Group (RSG). Reference herein to any particular year or quarter refers to periods within the fiscal year ended March 31. For example, fiscal 2012 refers to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012.

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