NEW YORK and STOCKHOLM, February 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

First Line Software, a premiere provider of custom software development services, has been recognized as a Premium Partner by EPiServer AB, the world's fastest growing provider of Web Content Management (WCM) and online community platforms.

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EPiServer provides editors and business users with powerful capabilities, such as intuitive content management, social media and branded online communities, campaign management and e-mail marketing, e-Commerce, search engine optimization, and integration with other systems, including MS SharePoint or Salesforce.com.

"We carefully select our partners who can support our clients in their quest to continually enhance their web presence and better engage their customers," said A.J. Harring, President of EPiServer. "First Line Software possesses strong technical competence and expertise in complex, large scale web development. Coupled with the deep knowledge of EPiServer products, this competence will undoubtedly help our clients build powerful, engaging and profitable online assets."

"First Line is excited to partner with EPiServer, whose mantra of 'power through simplicity' resonates very well with our own philosophy," said Alexander Pozdniakov, CEO of First Line Software. "Our focus in serving our customers is always on delivering maximum business value the fastest way possible. EPiServer products accelerate the speed of development and deployment, and provide customers with rich functionality, flexibility and unparalleled ease of use. We are looking forward to meeting our mutual customers' web development needs and helping them reap the full benefits of one of the most dynamic WCM platforms available in the market today."

As a Premium Partner, First Line specializes in implementing complex backend content management environments for large online media, fine-tuned for maximum productivity. First Line's methodology and expertise allow for rapid transition of existing online assets to EPiServer that leaves the original look and feel and the URL structure intact, while giving editors the full range of EPiServer's online engagement capabilities.

About EPiServer AB

EPiServer AB, a privately owned Swedish company founded in 1994, is the world's fastest growing provider of Web Content Management (WCM), online social community and ecommerce platforms delivered through a network of more than 460 competent partner companies in 30 countries. EPiServer products combine the stability and support of a commercial product with a thriving developer community of an open source project through the EPiServer World community of over 10,000 developers. The company is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and holds AAA-ranking by Dun & Bradstreet since 2000. EPiServer's headquarters and main development center is located in Stockholm, Sweden. The company also has offices in the USA, Denmark, Finland, Norway, the Netherlands, the UK, South Africa, and Australia.

About First Line Software

First Line Software is a premiere provider of product development and custom software development services. First Line's clients range from global industry leaders to medium-sized growth companies and startups in North America, Europe, and Asia. First Line is headquartered in the US and operates multiple software development centers in Russia. First Line's culture is grounded in technical excellence, effective communication, and proven methodologies, with a strong focus on Agile.

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