Webtrends to Invest $7m and Add Fifty Staff

Online analyst Webtrends is investing $7 million to add 50 new employees this year, with a key focus on software engineering skills.

The Portland-based web analytics software firm also announced a new two-year internship program in partnership with Portland State University and fellow Portland software companies Tripwire Inc. and Jive Software Inc.

CEO Alex Yoder comments: 'Over the last three years Webtrends has focused aggressively on out-innovating the market, particularly in rich and emerging media channels. We are the natural pure play in analytics and personalization, providing real time relevance to our customers and driving remarkable ROI. As such, we are excited to extend our commitment to accelerating our leadership position and remain in the driver's seat of change within our industry.'

Web site: www.webtrends.com .