ININ Interactive Intelligence Grp., Inc.

Interactive Intelligence Inc. (Nasdaq:ININ), a global developer of business communications software, has received the Indiana University Entrepreneurial Award of Distinction (IUEAD) in the category of Innovation. The Innovation Award identifies companies that have pioneered new systems, products, or best practices to adapt to the ever-changing business climate, according to Donald F. Kuratko, executive director of the Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and The Jack M. Gill Chair of Entrepreneurship in the IU Kelley School of Business. �Interactive Intelligence clearly met our criteria for the Innovation Award with its ground-breaking IP-based unified communications software, which was first released nearly a decade ago to address the costly integration requirements introduced by the large legacy telephony vendors,� Kuratko said. �At the time considered bleeding-edge, today the company�s all-in-one, bundled suite approach is in use by major companies all over the world, and as a pioneer of this technology, Interactive Intelligence continues to be a front-runner, with more than 2,500 global customers, impressive year-over-year growth, and a �first-to-market� approach that gives it a competitive advantage over much larger vendors.� The Interactive Intelligence software, first released in 1997, was developed as a unified communications software suite that�s scalable and standards-based, offering single-platform architecture designed to eliminate the cost and complexity introduced by individual point products. The software is ideal for contact centers and enterprises of all sizes looking to decrease costs, increase productivity, and improve customer service through more effective interaction management. Interactive Intelligence was founded in 1994 in Indianapolis, and while it has offices around the globe, the company remains committed to its presence in Indiana. As the only publicly traded information technology company left in the State, Interactive Intelligence boasts an impressive local customer base, including companies such as Angie�s List, Citizens Gas & Coke Utility, Eli Lilly and Company, Finish Line, Indiana Chamber of Commerce, Indiana University, Made2Manage, National FFA Organization, St. Vincents Health, and many others. The 2nd annual IUEAD Awards were presented Oct. 19 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis. Interactive Intelligence received its award from among 68 nominees in the following categories: Spirit, Innovation, Growth, and Social Enterprise. The IUEAD Awards are sponsored by the Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the IU Kelley School of Business. For more information about the awards program, visit http://www.kelley.indiana.edu/jcei, or call 812.855.4248. About Interactive Intelligence Interactive Intelligence Inc. (Nasdaq:ININ) is a global provider of business communications software and services for contact center automation and enterprise IP telephony. Interactive Intelligence was founded in 1994 and has more than 2,500 customers worldwide. Recent awards include the 2006 Network World 200, CRM Magazine�s 2006 Rising Star Excellence Award, Network Computing Magazine�s 2006 Well-Connected Award, and Software Magazine�s 2006 Top 500 Global Software and Services Companies. Interactive Intelligence employs more than 400 people and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company has five 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. 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 the company's SEC filings. 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. Interactive Intelligence Inc. (Nasdaq:ININ), a global developer of business communications software, has received the Indiana University Entrepreneurial Award of Distinction (IUEAD) in the category of Innovation. The Innovation Award identifies companies that have pioneered new systems, products, or best practices to adapt to the ever-changing business climate, according to Donald F. Kuratko, executive director of the Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and The Jack M. Gill Chair of Entrepreneurship in the IU Kelley School of Business. "Interactive Intelligence clearly met our criteria for the Innovation Award with its ground-breaking IP-based unified communications software, which was first released nearly a decade ago to address the costly integration requirements introduced by the large legacy telephony vendors," Kuratko said. "At the time considered bleeding-edge, today the company's all-in-one, bundled suite approach is in use by major companies all over the world, and as a pioneer of this technology, Interactive Intelligence continues to be a front-runner, with more than 2,500 global customers, impressive year-over-year growth, and a 'first-to-market' approach that gives it a competitive advantage over much larger vendors." The Interactive Intelligence software, first released in 1997, was developed as a unified communications software suite that's scalable and standards-based, offering single-platform architecture designed to eliminate the cost and complexity introduced by individual point products. The software is ideal for contact centers and enterprises of all sizes looking to decrease costs, increase productivity, and improve customer service through more effective interaction management. Interactive Intelligence was founded in 1994 in Indianapolis, and while it has offices around the globe, the company remains committed to its presence in Indiana. As the only publicly traded information technology company left in the State, Interactive Intelligence boasts an impressive local customer base, including companies such as Angie's List, Citizens Gas & Coke Utility, Eli Lilly and Company, Finish Line, Indiana Chamber of Commerce, Indiana University, Made2Manage, National FFA Organization, St. Vincents Health, and many others. The 2nd annual IUEAD Awards were presented Oct. 19 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis. Interactive Intelligence received its award from among 68 nominees in the following categories: Spirit, Innovation, Growth, and Social Enterprise. The IUEAD Awards are sponsored by the Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the IU Kelley School of Business. For more information about the awards program, visit http://www.kelley.indiana.edu/jcei, or call 812.855.4248. About Interactive Intelligence Interactive Intelligence Inc. (Nasdaq:ININ) is a global provider of business communications software and services for contact center automation and enterprise IP telephony. Interactive Intelligence was founded in 1994 and has more than 2,500 customers worldwide. Recent awards include the 2006 Network World 200, CRM Magazine's 2006 Rising Star Excellence Award, Network Computing Magazine's 2006 Well-Connected Award, and Software Magazine's 2006 Top 500 Global Software and Services Companies. Interactive Intelligence employs more than 400 people and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company has five 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. 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 the company's SEC filings. 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.