Focus on Public Sector Drives Opening of Second AvePoint Office in Berlin With 25 offices in 13 countries across 5 continents, AvePoint continues to deliver on its commitment to meeting the needs of the global Microsoft SharePoint community

Berlin, Germany — February 7, 2012 — AvePoint, the leader in governance and infrastructure management solutions for Microsoft SharePoint, today announced it has opened a second operational center in Germany – in the country’s capital, Berlin – due to continued growth in Microsoft® SharePoint® 2010 adoption in the DACH region as well as a focus on the country’s public sector. This is the latest in AvePoint’s strategy to provide localized support and resources to cultivate the global SharePoint market, joining the company’s 25 international offices on five continents.

“The continued rise in SharePoint 2010 adoption here in the DACH region makes it clear we need to continue to expand our presence here with more resources and a second dedicated office location,” said Jan Tietze, Chief Operating Officer of AvePoint’s DACH region. “Located in the heart of Germany’s capital city, we’re excited to work more closel y with the many public sector agencies utilizing SharePoint 2010 as well as continue to foster a tighter relationship with the vibrant SharePoint community in Berlin.”

AvePoint’s new Berlin office will house professional sales and technical support staff tasked with serving the company’s current and prospective customers and partners in DACH, and nurturing mutually beneficial professional relationships with complimentary vendors and professionals. For more information, contact [email protected] or call +49 89 2190989-00.

“We’ve worked closely with AvePoint since it first opened its door in Munich, Germany in 2009 said Michael Greth, SharePoint MVP and founder of the DACH SharePoint Community. “It’s evident that AvePoint is passionately committed to serving the SharePoint community here, and I look forward to continuing to work with the company to help organizations here meet their specific business needs using SharePoint 2010.”

About AvePoint

AvePoint is a global technology company and proven software leader. Since its founding in 2001, AvePoint provides enterprise-class governance and infrastructure management solutions for Microsoft SharePoint. Propelled by its SharePoint-exclusive research & development team, AvePoint helps more than 8,000 customers – including many Fortune 500 companies and government agencies – meet their specific business objectives utilizing SharePoint. AvePoint, Inc. is headquartered and maintains its principal operational center in Jersey City, NJ, with wholly owned operational centers in the USA, Canada, , , United Kingdom, , Germany, , , , , and . AvePoint is a Microsoft Gold Certified Portals and Collaboration Partner and Gold Certified ISV Partner as well as a US Government GSA provider via strategic partnerships.

AvePoint Media Contact:

Christopher Musico – Director, Global Communications AvePoint Tel: 201-793-1111 Email: [email protected]

Focus on Public Sector Drives Opening of Second AvePoint Germany Office in Berlin

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Focus on Public Sector Drives Opening of Second AvePoint Germany Office in Berlin