Company

Overview

Express Metrix is a 13-year veteran in the IT asset management market, focusing its efforts on computer inventory and software metering solutions. Express Metrix solutions enable IT accountability by providing visibility and control over IT assets. The result is heightened protection against failed compliance audits, IT overspending, inappropriate use of software, and the consequences of uninformed IT decisions. With a strong emphasis on software license management, Express Metrix leads the market in the areas of reporting, ease of use, and customer support.

Winner of the SIIA's 2008 CODiE Award for "Best Asset Management Solution," Express Metrix solutions deliver vital information that allows for the efficient management of desktop hardware and software—freeing IT departments to focus on mission-critical operations and other strategic initiatives.

Used by over 1,100 active customers, the Express Metrix product line includes Express Software Manager® (Professional and Standard Editions), Express Inventory®, and Express Meter®.

History

In 1992, Express Systems was established by a former Microsoft employee who recognized the potential for companies to save significant amounts of money by tracking application usage and evaluating the cost benefits of concurrent software licensing. At this time, there was little competition for such a product, and sales grew quickly. In 1996, WRQ Inc. (now Attachmate) acquired the technology to diversify their terminal emulation product line. After adding software inventory to the application metering capabilities, WRQ managers recognized the opportunity to position the product as a "Y2K" solution that enabled IT professionals to determine whether their desktops and associated software were prepared for the "Millennium Bug." After Y2K passed, a group of long-time WRQ employees purchased the Express product line and founded Express Metrix, LLC.

Express Metrix recently released Version 9.0 of its flagship product, Express Software Manager.

 

Note: Express Metrix is committed to support of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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I haven't in recent years worked with a software company that's been as responsive as Express Metrix is with their technical support. My fear was that once the dollars were spent on licensing, the attention to us would diminish. I can wholeheartedly say that's not the case."Anthony DeHart, IT Manager, Erie Building Materials