NEW YORK, March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LivePerson, Inc. (Nasdaq: LPSN), a leading provider of real-time intelligent engagement solutions, was included in Forbes' list of America's 25 Fastest Growing Tech Companies in 2010.

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LivePerson's strong performance against the technology market earned it a spot among Forbes' Fast Tech class which also includes companies such as Salesforce, Google and Apple.

"We are thrilled to be named among Forbes' list of Fastest Growing Companies for the second year in a row," said Robert LoCascio, CEO of LivePerson. "Our continued growth has been fueled by the success of LivePerson's intelligent engagement solution and our commitment to delivering the best online, real-time conversion tool to online businesses. We continuously strive to evolve our platform and engagement solutions so our customers can intelligently connect with consumers in new and innovative ways."

To find the current crop of fastest-growing techs, Forbes reviewed over 5,000 technology companies, looking for minimum sales of $25 million and sales growth of at least 10% over the prior 12 months. Forbes also ranked companies on their five-year sales growth, requiring double-digit growth for each year.  

About LivePerson

LivePerson (http://www.solutions.liveperson.com/) is a leading provider of real-time intelligent engagement solutions designed to optimize online conversions, enhance customer service and reduce support costs for companies of all sizes. Connecting businesses and independent experts with consumers seeking help on the Web, LivePerson's hosted software platform creates more relevant, compelling and personalized online experiences. Every month, LivePerson's intelligent engagement platform helps millions of people succeed online. More than 8,500 companies, including EarthLink, Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft, Qwest, and Verizon, rely on LivePerson to maximize the impact of the online channel. LivePerson is headquartered in New York City with offices in San Francisco, Atlanta, London and Tel Aviv.

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