Interactive Intelligence, a global developer of business communications solutions, moved up 21 places this year to rank 209th among the world`s 500 largest software and services suppliers.
Interactive Intelligence increased its position in Software Magazine`s 2007 Software 500 ranking by posting 2006 revenue of $83.2 million, up 32% from revenue in 2005.
This is the seventh year in a row Interactive Intelligence has been ranked among the Software 500.
"Being part of the Software 500 is an important testament to our long-term viability and ongoing growth," said Interactive Intelligence founder and CEO, Dr Donald E Brown.
"Our growth last year was fuelled by our introduction of even more scalable and cost-effective voice over IP components, which helped us attract many more large enterprise customers. Combined with new regional education and support centres here and abroad, we can assure even the largest global companies that we`re delivering not just an innovative communications solution, but a proven and sustainable investment."
The Interactive Intelligence unified communications software suite, first released in 1997, was designed to eliminate the cost and complexity introduced by product portfolio vendors. The company`s software is ideal for contact centres and enterprises seeking lower costs, increased productivity and improved customer service through more effective interaction management.
"With our latest software release incorporating advanced security features and simplified deployment, we`re offering even more value this year to large enterprises, including those in highly regulated industries, such as healthcare and financial services," Brown said.
"We expect these enhancements, along with our objectives for increased penetration in key Asia Pacific markets, and additional investments in software as a service and business process automation, to result in even stronger performance next year."
The Software 500 is a revenue-based ranking of the world`s largest software and services suppliers targeting medium to large enterprises, their IT professionals, software developers and business managers involved in software and services purchasing.
The ranking is based on total worldwide software and services revenue for 2006. This includes revenue from software licences, maintenance and support, training and software-related services and consulting. Suppliers are not ranked on their total corporate revenue, since many have other lines of business, such as hardware.
Financial information for the 2007 Software 500 was gathered by a survey prepared by King Content Co.
The 2007 Software 500 25th annual ranking of the world`s foremost software and services suppliers was published in the October issue of Software Magazine and can be accessed online at http://www.softwaremag.com.
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Interactive Intelligence (Nasdaq: ININ) is a global provider of business communications solutions for contact centre automation, enterprise IP telephony, and enterprise messaging. The company was founded in 1994 and has more than 2 500 customers worldwide. Recent awards include Software Magazine`s 2007 Top 500 Global Software and Services Companies, the 2006 Network World 200, CRM Magazine`s 2006 Rising Star Excellence Award, and Network Computing Magazine`s 2006 Well-Connected Award. Interactive Intelligence employs more than 550 people and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company has six global corporate offices, with additional sales offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Interactive Intelligence can be reached at +1 317.872.3000 or info@inin.com; on the Net: http://www.inin.com.
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