Rainmaker Extends Agreement With Major CRM and Business Management Software Client for Training Sales

Rainmaker's ViewCentral Platform Provides Webinar and Event Management Support

CAMPBELL, Calif., Oct. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rainmaker Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMKR), a leading provider of sales and marketing solutions combining hosted application software and execution services, today announced that Sage Software, a major CRM and Business Software client, has awarded a three year extension of its training sales services agreement to support its online training efforts in North America.

Sage Software has been leveraging Rainmaker's ViewCentral(TM) on-demand platform for Training sales, webinar and event management support. The ViewCentral platform is a fully-hosted, online software application that supports all aspects of live and virtual training programs and events including scheduling, advertising, registration, payments, follow-up communications and reporting needs.

Rainmaker's CEO Michael Silton commented, "ViewCentral is a key part of our global SaaS strategy and service delivery model. We are pleased that this client has awarded Rainmaker a three year extension of our relationship and we look forward to our continued partnership in supporting their event management and training sales initiatives."

About Rainmaker

Rainmaker Systems, Inc. delivers sales and marketing solutions, combining hosted application software and execution services designed to drive more revenue for our clients. Our Revenue Delivery PlatformSM combines proprietary, on-demand application software and advanced analytics with specialized sales and marketing execution services. Rainmaker clients include large enterprises in a range of industries, including computer hardware and software, telecommunications, and financial services industries. For more information visit www.rmkr.com or call 800-631-1545.

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