Growing Need for Quote-to-Cash Solutions Fuels Apttus Expansion in India

-- Upgraded facilities in Ahmedabad, India to support an employee headcount that has tripled over the last eighteen months

SAN MATEO, California, Aug. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Apttus, the category-defining Quote-to-Cash solution provider, today announced additional investment in their India center, located in Ahmedabad. The investment, likely to be in range of 15 million dollars in upcoming quarters, is one of several steps the San Mateo-based company is taking to meet the high demand for Quote-to-Cash solutions throughout the world. Apttus' offerings are built natively on the Salesforce1 platform, prioritizing a mobile-first, global-first, social-first company mindset that has led to its innovative, exciting reputation. As Apttus continues to invest in customer success and its expanding product footprint, hiring of top-line talent within this region will continue to rise.

At its Ahmedabad location, Apttus has roughly tripled in size over the last eighteen months, expanding its research and development, professional services, and sales and marketing teams. Apttus products, built natively on the Salesforce1 platform, appeal to both experienced professionals and recent graduates due to the broad adoption of born-in-the-cloud solutions. The expanded Ahmedabad office will serve as headquarters for all prospective employees in India, who are set to benefit from office additions such as:

• State-of-the-art meeting facilities and capabilities to support the growing number of training and certification classes for Apttus customers and partners
• Access to regional partner communities from northern and southern part of the country
• Modern facilities in a growing part of the city
• Access to talent from local respected educational institutes

"Our India office is a strategic part of the company, showcasing the deep speed and capability Apttus is known for across the globe," said Jesal Mehta, general manager of the Ahmedabad office. "Our team embodies the talent and speed that is essential for running a successful global business center. As a result, we've become an epicenter for the bright minds of India that want to be partners in our accelerated growth."

"The expansion of our India office is a testament to our conviction in the region's potential," said Neehar Giri, chief solutions architect and co-founder of Apttus. "We want to be where our customers are geographically, collaborating with them closely to set the pace for joint innovation and success."

About Apttus

Apttus, the category-defining Quote-to-Cash software company, drives the vital business process between the buyer's interest in a purchase and the realization of revenue. Apttus is delivered on the Salesforce1 Platform, the world's most trusted and comprehensive cloud delivery infrastructure. Applications include Configure-Price-Quote (CPQ), Renewals, Contract Management and Revenue Management. Additionally, Apttus' patent pending X-Author technology enables Microsoft Office to be a user-interface with full interaction and control between Salesforce and Microsoft Office. Apttus is based in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in London, UK, Bozeman, Montana and Ahmedabad, India. For more information visit: apttus.com.

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