BlackLine Offers Free Trial of Industry’s First On-Demand Account Reconciliation Solution

CALABASAS, CA December 5, 2006 – BlackLine Systems, the pioneer in software systems that centralize and control the entire month end close process, today announced a one month free trial of the industry’s first on-demand platform. By using BlackLine OnDemand, customers can quickly utilize a web-based enterprise solution that automates and standardizes their month end close process while eliminating lengthy implementations. Once registered with BlackLine, businesses may begin utilizing the solution in as little as one day.

BlackLine OnDemand delivers the same month end close process solution as an enterprise installation without the need for IT resources. The functionality of BlackLine OnDemand includes modules for Account Reconciliations, Variance Analysis, Task Management, and Manual Journal Approvals.

BlackLine OnDemand provides world-class security to ensure that all customer data is fully protected. Security is one of BlackLine OnDemand’s top priorities. All BlackLine OnDemand hosting utilizes SAS 70 Type II certified infrastructure.

The free trial offer includes BlackLine’s 24×7 support, both user and administrator training, and data integration services. In order to implement the BlackLine OnDemand solution, organizations will simply need a trial balance extract and an internet connection.

“The customer response since the launch of our BlackLine OnDemand business unit in 2005 has been tremendous. We are very proud to continue to serve businesses of all sizes ranging from a Global Fortune 10 organization to multiple Fortune 2000 organizations,” said Mario Spanicciati, Vice President, Operations, for BlackLine Systems.

“The free trial is a great opportunity for companies to experience our proven on-demand platform,” said Spanicciati. “These companies will be able to test drive our easy-to-use system and find out how comprehensive it is in serving the account reconciliation and period close process needs for any industry.”

To sign-up or learn more, call 877.777.7750 or visit BlackLine’s website at www.blackline.com.

About BlackLine Systems
BlackLine, founded in 2001, is an experienced provider of enterprise solutions to Fortune 500 companies and financial institutions. BlackLine software’s quick-to-implement and easy-to-use systems provide solutions specific to the business of financial controls. For more information, please visit www.blackline.com.