Ektron Inks Reseller Agreement with SpadeWorx in India

PUNE, India and NASHUA, N.H., Oct. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Ektron Inc., a web content management (WCM), social and marketing optimization software and solutions provider today announced a reseller agreement with SpadeWorx Software Services Pvt. Ltd.  The agreement will extend Ektron's Asia-Pacific presence and increase the development of WCM applications for financial institutions, healthcare organization and other vertical market segments.

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"Ektron's global footprint continues to grow as a result of the strategic investment in our Partner Program and increased awareness of our innovative technology," said Bill Rogers, founder and CEO of Ektron.  "Companies and brands around the globe are turning to Ektron for answers to their technology questions.  As vertical markets increase their need to embrace emerging technologies and enhance their web experiences to deliver business-critical solutions, Ektron's time-tested WCM platform will be a key consideration."  

"Return on investment is top-of-mind for businesses around the globe.  There is a significant opportunity in India and other Asia-Pacific countries to ensure technology investment ROI by aligning Ektron's high-end WCM products with our proven vertical market solutions," said Mandar Bhagwat, CTO of SpadeWorx.    "We plan to introduce Ektron to our customers in the banking, financial services, insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, online brokering, as well as the media and entertainment vertical markets.  We look forward to creating ROI for enterprises and carving out intuitive, interactive, contextual and responsive solutions for vertical segments in India and other global markets."

Ektron works with a select group of highly qualified and trained partners worldwide.  These partnerships allow Ektron to quickly deploy best-in-class solutions to global customers.  Ektron supports its channel with a comprehensive set of services designed to ensure the success of Web projects and promote unique offerings.  Ektron partners with systems integrators, interactive agencies, technology training and translation firms.  Ektron breaks its channel into three tiers:  Elite Ektron Partners, Premier Ektron Partners and Certified Ektron Partners.  More information about Ektron's Partner Program may be found at http://www.ektron.com/partnerprogram/.

About SpadeWorx Software Services Pvt Ltd

SpadeWorx is a Microsoft Gold Partner and a leading solution provider of enterprise and consumer applications.  SpadeWorx is the creator of "User Centered Software Engineering (UCSE™) methodology that enables it to design and develop software solutions that are relevant and contextual to the end users.  For two consecutive years (2009 and 2010), SpadeWorx has been part of NASSCOM's Top 50 Emerging IT companies.  They also received the 2010 Maharashtra IT Award.

About Ektron

Ektron Inc. has innovated web technology since 1998. By integrating web content management (WCM), marketing optimization and social software, Ektron's software and solutions improve operational efficiency, drive revenue growth and build customer loyalty. Ektron empowers marketers to create, publish and optimize web content that engages, converts and retains customers. Developers benefit from Ektron's extensibility and commitment to the Microsoft .NET framework. Headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire, with offices in Australia, Canada, Singapore and the United Kingdom, Ektron has more than 8,000 customers worldwide including Carnegie Hall, Diageo, Home Depot, International Chamber of Commerce,  Kodak, Microsoft, NASDAQ, NHS, Saint-Gobain, The Law Society, and the University of Notre Dame. For more information, please visit www.ektron.com, www.ektron.co.uk or www.ektron.com.au.

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