January 14, 2008

Web application & networking platform for faith-based organizations & communities picks AO as technology partner.

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January 14, 2008

Grand Rapids, Michigan – Franklin, MI based CircleBuilder Software, LLC has chosen Atomic Object as its technology and development vendor in a multi-year deal. Already involved for some time as a technical advisor, Atomic Object’s role has now been expanded to encompass application development and interaction design.

Howard Brown, CEO and Cofounder of CircleBuilder Software, LLC states, “We went through an extensive RFP process and chose Atomic Object because of it world-class Ruby-on-Rails and Test-Driven Development experience. The AO team builds scalable, well tested software and Internet applications. It is an added bonus that Atomic Object is based in western Michigan.”

Carl Erickson, President of Atomic Object commented, “CircleBuilder is such an exciting project for us. Our team loves building the highest quality of software and the fact that CircleBuilder’s interactive web service will help churches and faith-based organizations grow, prosper and better connect with their members is an added bonus.”

“It is a great time to build a startup company in Michigan.” adds Brown. “We have raised over a million dollars of seed / angel investment and will be looking for key hires in sales, marketing, client support, project management and quality assurance. Knowledge and experience of faith-based markets is helpful.”

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Atomic Object Contact:

Carl Erickson
+1 616 776 6020
CarlErickson@atomicobject.com

About Atomic Object

Atomic Object builds ridiculously good custom software for startups, huge companies, and everyone in-between. A pioneer and expert in agile development practices, Atomic teams have delivered the highest quality software, on-time and on-budget, since 2001. Our projects span a broad range of technologies, from web and desktop to embedded and operating systems, in a diversity of domains, including industrial test and measurement, e-commerce, financial services, healthcare, and self-service kiosks.

About CircleBuilder Software, LLC

CircleBuilder Software LLC is an online networking and management platform enabling faith-based organizations to increase their membership, improve fundraising, organize events and more efficiently serve their community.