ININ Interactive Intelligence Grp., Inc.

Interactive Intelligence Inc. (Nasdaq:ININ), a global developer of business communications software, has launched a channel-ready program designed to simplify installation of the company's unified communications system, Communite(R). The Interactive Intelligence channel-ready program offers resellers and direct customers single-SKU/single-price ordering, port-based sizing options, and a complete, pre-packaged system. The system combines Communite's voice over IP-ready software, with Windows(R) 2003 servers powered by Intel(R) Xeon(R) processors, Intel Netstructure(R) Host Media Processing (HMP) software, and Intel Netstructure PBX-IP media gateways for PBX connectivity. The system also includes integrated back-up and recovery tools, a recovery DVD, and change management controls. "Our goal for the channel-ready program was to squeeze out delivery costs by simplifying the purchase, installation, and support of Communite," said Interactive Intelligence senior vice president of worldwide marketing, Joseph A. Staples. "By offering private-labeled servers imaged and pre-loaded with our software, installation time can be cut from hours to minutes. In addition, by offering Intel-based components that have been tested and certified by Interactive Intelligence, we've further reduced costs associated with ongoing maintenance, and given customers the assurance of long-term reliability and investment protection." "Interactive Intelligence has fulfilled our vision of combining applications expertise, with our proven infrastructure components, to offer the channel a complete unified communications solution that's also cost-effective and easy-to-install," said Intel's director of marketing for its modular communications platform division, Tim Moynihan. Communite, originally released in December 2001, offers standards-based voice mail, unified messaging, and real-time communications services, including multi-modal message access by phone, desktop, Web browser or PDA device, presence management, find-me/follow-me functions, auto-attendant, conferencing and faxing. Communite integrates with traditional PBX and IP-based communications systems, and can be deployed as a voice mail replacement system operating independent of existing LDAP and e-mail systems. This enables organizations to deploy Communite for voice mail replacement initially, and migrate users to unified messaging and real-time communications as needed. Communite is backed by numerous industry accolades, including Frost & Sullivan's 2004 Product Innovation Award, and Network Computing Magazine's 2005 Editor's Choice Award. Communite has been deployed in a number of vertical industry segments, distinguished most notably by its strong success rate in the higher education market. The Interactive Intelligence channel-ready program is ideal for small to medium-sized organizations with Microsoft-based network environments. For very large organizations, or those with complex application needs, Interactive Intelligence offers a complete "build-to-order" catalog of Communite options. As an Intel(R) Communications Alliance member, Interactive Intelligence is offering Communite as part of its channel-ready program through Intel integration members throughout North America. For more information about Communite, visit http://www.inin.com/Products/communite/communite.asp. About Interactive Intelligence Interactive Intelligence Inc. (Nasdaq:ININ) offers business communications software solutions for contact center automation, enterprise IP telephony, unified communications, and self-service automation. The company was founded in 1994 and has more than 2,000 customers worldwide. Recent awards include Software Magazine's 2005 Top 500 Global Software and Services Companies, Miercom's 2005 Best Integrated Multimedia IP Contact Center product award, and Frost & Sullivan's 2005 Excellence in Technology of the Year Award. Interactive Intelligence employs approximately 350 people and is headquartered in Indianapolis. The company has 12 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. Intel and Intel NetStructure are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Interactive Intelligence Inc. is the owner of the marks INTERACTIVE INTELLIGENCE, its associated LOGO and numerous other marks. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners. This release contains certain forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are described in Interactive Intelligence SEC filings. Note to editors: There should be an accent symbol over the "e" in "Communite" in the text above. It has been removed for transmission purposes only.