CAMPBELL, Calif., March 11 -- Rainmaker Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMKR - News), a leading provider of sales and marketing solutions combining hosted application software and execution services, today announced it has signed a two-year agreement to deploy a worldwide, hosted, integrated marketing, sales and event management services solution for its new Client's Volume Business Program. The Client is the parent organization for member associations in the international technologies industries.

This new client will utilize Rainmaker's Revenue Delivery Platform as a single, cross-platform solution for lead development, contract sales and training/event management services from the inception of the engagement. Rainmaker will deploy its integrated solution on behalf of the Client's international member associations throughout their North America, EMEA and Asia-Pacific territories.

"Our Client selected us because of our demonstrated ability to provide a suite of lead generation, contract sales and event management services in a comprehensive, technology-based solution," said Michael Silton, Rainmaker's CEO. "We are pleased that our Client recognizes the value of our fully-integrated combination of hosted technology, data and expertise, and has chosen to deploy our full complement of services to support their global marketing 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 Platform(SM) 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 http://www.rmkr.com or call 800-631-1545.

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