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INDIANAPOLIS & WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Interactive Intelligence Group Inc. (Nasdaq: ININ), a global provider of unified IP business communications solutions, has opened a technology training center in West Lafayette, Ind.

"We opened this training center to complement Purdueas excellent instruction in networking by giving students supervised, real-world experience working with our senior test engineers on actual company projects"

The new center, located at 111 South River Rd., was opened to provide hands-on training for paid Interactive Intelligence interns enrolled at Purdue Universityas Department of Computer Science and Department of Computer and Information Technology. The program is ideal for students interested in pursuing IT careers in the field of software testing.

aWe opened this training center to complement Purdueas excellent instruction in networking by giving students supervised, real-world experience working with our senior test engineers on actual company projects,a said Interactive Intelligence senior director of testing, Jim Ostrognai.

The 1,900 square-foot center includes connectivity to the Interactive Intelligence headquarters test lab in Indianapolis.

The Interactive Intelligence intern program at the West Lafayette training center is open to Purdue University freshmen through seniors. The program is offered during the summer and throughout the school-year, with flexible scheduling options.

To apply for the program, visit the Interactive Intelligence Careers web page at [ http://www.inin.com/Careers/Pages/default.aspx ], or email [ recruiting@inin.com ].

Interactive Intelligence is also hosting an Open House at its new training center Wednesday, April 11, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event is open to Purdue computer students, faculty and staff. To attend, please R.S.V.P. by emailing [ recruiting@inin.com ].

About Interactive Intelligence

Interactive Intelligence Group Inc. (Nasdaq: ININ) is a global provider of contact center automation, unified communications, and business process automation software and services. The companyas unified IP business communications solutions, which can be deployed on-premise or via the cloud, are ideal for industries such as financial services, insurance, outsourcers, collections, and utilities. Interactive Intelligence was founded in 1994 and has more than 4,500 customers worldwide. The company is among Forbes Magazineas 2011 Best Small Companies in America and Software Magazineas 2011 Top 500 Global Software and Service Providers. It employs more than 1,000 people and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company has offices throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Interactive Intelligence can be reached at +1 317.872.3000 or [ info@inin.com ]; on the Net: [ www.inin.com ].

This release may contain 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 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.

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