Asentinel Customers Receive Faster Implementation and Increased Savings, According to Aberdeen Study

MEMPHIS, Tennessee (October 15, 2008) – A new Aberdeen Group study finds that enterprises using Asentinel's patented Telecom Expense Management (TEM) solution, Asentinel 5.0, "implement their solutions more quickly than typical TEM users" and "quickly realize savings above and beyond those that were projected," resulting in a faster ROI and increased cash flow.

The sector insight study, titled Asentinel Stands Guard Over the Telecom Lifecycle, is based on a benchmark report released by Aberdeen titled Slashing Telecom Expenses in a Looming Recession. Close to 200 TEM end-users participated in the report. Asentinel attributes the study's findings to the company's strong implementation team, who work directly with customers to ensure complete and accurate implementation in an efficient manner.

The results are especially pertinent given the tough economic times businesses are facing.

"Realizing an expedited return on investment and increasing cash flow are two of the most important issues on CIOs' minds when looking for a Telecom Expense Management solution in the face of a recession," said David C. Perdue, Asentinel CEO. "CIOs know a Telecom Expense Management solution can help their companies combat changing economic tides and give them the control they need to keep costs down and plan strategically over the next several years. This study shows that Asentinel is ahead of the pack when it comes to quickly realizing savings for companies."

Aberdeen's benchmark report, Slashing Telecom Expenses in a Looming Recession, stated that best-in-class companies know to place importance on technology to support telecom contract negotiations and enforcement, and that these companies also make it a practice to have a centralized telecom inventory in place, especially during uncertain economic times. The report went on to say that "companies that do not have an automated process in place for reporting billing exceptions, reconciling bills, and managing invoice disputes are indicative of Laggard behavior."

"In the face of a recession, the 3 to 6 percent of corporate revenues that the total cost of ownership for enterprise telecom represents becomes even more important," said Perdue. "Every telecom dollar can make the difference in your company's bottom line, employment and quality of life on the job. Telecom Expense Management insures enterprises get a complete, long-range picture of their telecom spending, and precise control over every aspect of telecom costs."

Those seeking more information on the benefits of adopting a TEM solution, or to download a copy of the Asentinel Stands Guard Over the Telecom Lifecycle study, may visit www.asentinel.com, or click here to go directly to the study.

About Asentinel
Recognizing its leadership in the industry, Asentinel holds the only A to Z United States patent (#7340422) for telecom expense management. Its groundbreaking software, Asentinel 5.0, has saved its customers millions of dollars since its inception in 2002. Asentinel continues to grow its list of Fortune 1000 companies and government entities that realize the power of telecom expense management. For more information, please visit www.asentinel.com