EXPRESS METRIX ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF EXPRESS SOFTWARE MANAGER PROFESSIONAL 7.6

7.6 Tool Moves Strategic IT/Software Asset Management an Important Step Ahead

Seattle, WA - Express Metrix, the leader in PC inventory and software usage metering solutions, has added to its reputation for producing the market's most cutting-edge IT/Software Asset Management (IT/SAM) solutions with the latest release of its flagship product, Express Software Manager Professional. Express Software Manager Professional 7.6, released today, provides integrated PC inventory, software usage tracking, and application control - all in one central management location.

The powerful product's noteworthy feature improvements are drawing attention; these enhancements will make it even easier and more time-efficient for organizations to track and manage their IT and software assets.

The most notable new feature of 7.6 is the expansion of the product's purchasing interface, according to Kris Barker, CEO of Express Metrix. "It's now easier for customers to input their existing software licensing data, with our enhanced purchase import and custom purchase information features," Barker said. "The new import feature is key. Without an easy way to input this data into an IT asset management tool, customers aren't able to reconcile what they have installed with what they actually own. Our customers can now import purchasing history and licensing data from their accounting software or reseller reports."

Barker added that 7.6 provides the capability to customize the purchasing information stored to meet the unique needs of their organization, including parameters such as number of licenses, cost, serial numbers, maintenance expiration dates and purchase order details. Customers will be able to customize as many fields as necessary.

Additional product improvements are readily apparent in Express Metrix's 7.6 solution. By collecting Product ID's, Express Software Manager Professional 7.6 now is able to determine whether the product was installed from a retail, OEM or MSDN CD. The new files panel search capability, whereby files can be searched and filtered based on name, path, machine, size, et al, allows for quick file configuration. Finally, reports for purchasing the product ID's have been added to the already comprehensive reporting console, which now includes over 70 prefigured reports.

"The new features and enhancements we've added to Express Software Manager Professional 7.6 are based on feedback from our customers," said Jeff Kelsey, Vice President of Products and Services for Express Metrix. "Users will benefit from the new features in 7.6 as part of an overarching strategic IT/SAM solution, one that will improve software asset tracking, efficiently manage software upgrades, reduce support costs and overhead, and help ensure licensing compliance to reduce legal and financial risk. All of these benefits are part of the 'bigger picture' that's needed today to truly maximize and strategically manage valuable IT and software investments."

Thousands of satisfied users have relied on the software management solutions provided by Express Metrix, and many more will benefit from the streamlined 7.6 version. (Express Metrix's satisfied user base currently consists of over 1.8 million users worldwide.)

One such customer is Keith Phillips with Attorney's Title Insurance. "With Express Software Manager Professional, we've saved $30,000 to $40,000 just by not having to buy software we didn't need," Phillips said. "The investment paid for itself within a year with the reduction of software costs."

Recognition of Express Metrix's suite of strategic IT/SAM solutions is expected to continue to grow following the March 28th release of Express Software Manager Professional 7.6. Express Metrix has garnered recognition from top-tier organizations and corporations worldwide, among them software giant Microsoft. In 2005, Express Metrix earned elite status as a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner in the ISV/Software Solutions Competency. That same year, Express Metrix was awarded the Software Asset Management Partner of the Year Award by Microsoft, winning the noteworthy Licensing Solutions Competency Category for SAM Technology Innovation.

"Express Metrix has demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of the important role software asset management plays in managing an organization's IT portfolio," according to Juan Fernando Rivera, Director of Software Asset Management at Microsoft. "Express Metrix's tool is a solution that enterprises can count on to effectively manage their software assets."

Express Software Manager Professional 7.6 is available today through Express Metrix and its international distribution network. Entry-level pricing for Express Software Manager Professional is $47 per seat, which includes a 20 percent first-year maintenance fee for future product upgrades, updates to the Express Software Identification Database, and ongoing access to the company's superior technical support. Existing Express Metrix customers who have current maintenance agreements receive the upgrade to 7.6 at no charge.

Express Software Manager Professional 7.6 is now available for download at www.expressmetrix.com, and a personalized product demonstration may be scheduled by contacting Express Metrix at sales@expressmetrix.com or 1.888.611.2288.

About Express Metrix

Express Metrix has proven leadership in the IT asset management market through more than 13 years of focus on developing PC inventory, software license management, and software metering technology. Express Metrix solutions enable IT accountability by providing visibility and control over IT assets, which protects organizations against failed compliance audits, confidential data loss, IT overspending, and the consequences of uninformed IT decisions. Winner of the 2008 CODiE award for Best Asset Management Solution and the SAM Partner of the Year award from Microsoft, 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®. Express Metrix currently holds Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program and is a certified Citrix Ready partner. More information on Express Metrix can be found on the company's web site at www.expressmetrix.com.

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Debra Brandt

Director of Marketing
Express Metrix
206.691.7915