With Express Meter you can easily control the launch of unauthorized applications-helping you enforce security policies and better manage your IT environment. In addition, you can monitor the usage of software across your network, to determine which applications may pose a risk to productivity or security within your enterprise.

	Prevent the use of nonproductive programs such as games and instant-messaging, even when computers are not connected to the network. (screenshot) Figure 1. Express blocks application launch and displays Figure 1. a customizable message to user
	Monitor or restrict access to applications containing sensitive data or intellectual property.
	Report on usage patterns of specific applications across your organization.

	Enables you to set permissions at the desktop, user or group level. (screenshot) Figure 2. Express application control profile
	Prevents application tampering, even if executable names are changed or program files are moved.
	Does not require administrators to designate a specific path or "hash" the program executable.
	Provides easy, intuitive administration from a centralized management console. (screenshot) Figure 3. Express Administrative Console

Express Meter is a subset of a suite product, Express Software Manager (comprised of Express Meter and Express Inventory). To evaluate the application control functionality found in Express Meter, be sure to review this document: Evaluating Express Application Control.