LANHAM, Md., Feb. 24, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Vocus, Inc. (Nasdaq:VOCS), a leading provider of on-demand software for corporate communications and public relations, announced today that it has introduced an Italian version of its PR software. Vocus public relations software is already available in four languages, including English, French, German and Spanish, and has been adopted in Europe by large and mid-sized organizations including Coca-Cola, Experian, Cancer Research UK, Electrolux and Unilever.
"Europe is an enormous market for Vocus, and our business there has grown by over 90% in the past year," said Rick Rudman, President and CEO of Vocus. "Our Italian version was developed in response to strong demand in that region, and along with our other local language versions allows us to deliver an all-digital, all integrated solution to meet the needs of Italian organizations, and also global organizations operating throughout Europe."
Vocus provides an integrated on-demand software suite for PR professionals. The Vocus on-demand software suite manages media and analyst relationships; interactive email campaigns; projects and news; files, documents and other collateral; and online newsrooms. The software also analyzes media coverage and other PR information to provide real-time feedback on the effectiveness of PR campaigns and early intelligence on trends unfolding in the press.
About Vocus, Inc.
Vocus (Nasdaq:VOCS) is a leading provider of on-demand software for corporate communications and public relations. Our web-based software suite helps organizations of all sizes manage local and global relationships and communications with journalists, analysts, public officials and other key audiences. Our software helps customers manage media relations, news monitoring and analysis, interactive email campaigns, online newsrooms, and government relations activities. Vocus software is delivered as an easy-to-use and cost-effective annual subscription, with no need for internal hardware, software or IT support. Our software is currently available in four languages, and is in use by customers around the world. Vocus is based in Lanham, MD with offices in North America and Europe. For more information please visit www.vocus.com or call 800.345.5572.
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