DGAP-News: USU Software AG / Key word(s): Product Launch Aspera's SAM Intelligence empowers high-precision SAM data analytics and visualization 13.12.2016 / 11:24 The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aachen/Germany, December 13, 2016 - Aspera, one of the world's leading providers for Software Asset Management, has released SAM Intelligence, an advanced SAM analytics and reporting solution, creating the future of fast, informed decisions. SAM Intelligence visualizes license development history over any time period, offering a range of business intelligence features which are unrivaled in the SAM industry. As part of Aspera's comprehensive approach to Strategic SAM, the solution includes a comprehensive selection of key performance indicators (KPIs) based on more than 15 years' experience and best practice examples. Beyond these out-of-the-box KPIs, customers can quickly and easily combine any SAM data to gain custom insights and so new areas for cost-saving and efficiency. "SAM Intelligence gives valuable business insights so stakeholders can identify problems, and reduce financial risk and costs," said Jochen Hagenlocher, Global Head of SAM for a Fortune 100 company. "SAM Intelligence delivers extensive reporting and analysis options for any licensing position. It enables us to get the most from our data and to present it in graphic detail that is easy to understand." For building a global SAM practice within 2 years and impressively demonstrating payback, Hagenlocher had been recognized as "ITAM Professional of the Year 2016" by ITAM Review in November. "With Aspera's SAM Intelligence every decision is based on high-quality data," said Olaf Diehl, Managing Director of Aspera. "Jochen Hagenlocher and his team have shown the benefits of visualizing the value of company- wide SAM. Our customers are speeding up and increasing the return on invest for their SAM programs while reducing complexity." The technology works seamlessly with Aspera's SmartTrack platform, using its license management data as its source for reliable data. As a fully web-based application, SAM Intelligence can run locally in the customer's data center or as a cloud-based SaaS solution - always with maximum data security - and integrates with any ITSM or ITAM system. About Aspera Aspera is a highly specialized provider of software asset management solutions. Hundreds of enterprises worldwide rely on Aspera, including more than 35 Fortune Global 500 companies. Since 2000, our award-winning software and services--including the SmartTrack license management technology--have been successfully implemented in international projects, representing diverse industries such as banking and finance, automotive, telecommunications, and pharmaceuticals. Aspera is part of USU Software AG (ISIN DE 000A0BVU28), which is listed in the Prime Standard Segment of the German Stock Exchange (DAX). More information is available online at www.aspera.com. Contact Aspera Public Relations Heike Lorey Tel.: +49 241 963-3261 Fax: +49 241 963-1229 Email: [email protected] Contact USU Software AG Corporate Communications Dr. Thomas Gerick Tel.: +49 71 41 - 48 67 440 Fax: +49 71 41 - 48 67 300 Email: [email protected] --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13.12.2016 Dissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP - a service of EQS Group AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. The DGAP Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements, Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases. Archive at www.dgap.de --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Language: English Company: USU Software AG Spitalhof 71696 Möglingen Germany Phone: +49 (0)7141 4867-0 Fax: +49 (0)7141 4867-200 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.usu-software.de ISIN: DE000A0BVU28 WKN: A0BVU2 Listed: Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange End of News DGAP News Service --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 529281 13.12.2016