iET Solutions Announces Partnership with Aspera to Deliver Entitlement-Centric Software Asset Management Solution

iET Solutions Announces Partnership with Aspera to Deliver Software Asset Management SolutionThat Will Allow Organizations to Take Control of Software Licensing; Reducing Costs and Mitigating Risks

Framingham (PRWEB) November 5, 2009 -- iET Solutions, a leading global supplier of IT Service Management solutions, today announces a strategic partnership with Aspera GmbH, the market leader in entitlement-centric software asset management (SAM) solutions. Aspera’s unique catalog of software usage rights allows customers to go beyond simple counting of assets and licenses. Customers will be able to realize the cost saving that can only be gained through comprehensive entitlement and contract management knowhow. This “Entitlement-centric” software asset management approach is crucial for organizations that have purchased complex volume license agreements or high cost data center applications, allowing them to right size their purchase and avoid costly software audits. The new solution from iET Solutions and Aspera will be unveiled at the Gartner Symposium/ITxpo in Cannes, France today, November 3rd, 2009.

“Our partnership with Aspera is part of our commitment to deliver technology innovation and strategic business value to organizations around the world,” said Walter Elliot, CEO and president of iET Solutions. “Aspera has a solid reputation. License management can be very complex and if not done properly, can cost your organizations millions after an audit. Aspera has a unique approach to software license management that is proven in enterprises around the globe, so we’re very proud of this partnership and are very excited about unveiling the new solution at the Gartner ITxpo.”

“In the enterprise market companies are bombarded with IT asset and service management tools that, in the end, don’t make good on all their promises,” says Bernhard Boehler, Managing Partner at Aspera. “iET Solutions’ process knowledge are one of the best in the industry and together we will continue to support customers as they strive for lower costs and better IT service.”

About Aspera GmbH
Aspera is a highly specialized provider of software license management solutions. Our unique, entitlement-centric approach has been successfully implemented in international projects for nearly a decade. SmartTrack is the tool of choice for large companies wishing to effectively manage software assets governed by significant volume license agreements. More than 90 world class businesses – including eight of the Top Ten DAX corporations – rely on Aspera’s expertise for license management. Aspera has partners in Germany, the Netherlands, UK, and USA.

Following the industry standard ISO/IEC 19770-1 our services include but are not limited to: software development, ITIL certified organization and process consulting, project management, integration, and customer support. Aspera was founded in 2000 in Aachen, Germany and currently employs 25 professionals. More information is available at www.aspera.com.

About Gartner Syposium/ITxpo
Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2009 is the industry's largest and most important annual gathering of CIOs and their senior IT leaders. It delivers independent and objective content with the authority and weight of the world's leading IT research and advisory organization. This year's program will focus on how business technology can help companies return to growth by balancing cost optimization and risk mitigation. In challenging times, organizations rely on their leaders.

About iET Solutions
iET Solutions is a leading global supplier of IT Service Management and Software Asset Management solutions for mid-tier and large enterprises. By providing a fully integrated, customizable IT Service Management solution built around ITIL best practices, along with the only proven immediate process analyzing and optimizing capability, and a best-of-breed license entitlement management solution, iET Solutions allows its customers to streamline service operations, enhance customer service, improve profitability, reduce IT costs and mitigate audit risks. More than 600 customers in 26 countries partner with iET Solutions to drive the success of their IT infrastructure. Headquartered in Framingham, MA, iET Solutions maintains offices in Germany, Great Britain, and North America. For more information, visit http://www.iet-solutions.com or call +1-866-iET-1850.

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