LAS VEGAS, Nevada, (NAB Show Booth #SU15509), April 14, 2008 -- Aspera Inc, creator of industry-leading high-speed file transfer technologies, announced today that it is further expanding its worldwide business by launching EMEA (Europe, Middle-East and Africa) operations and developing a new marketing organization to better serve its international customer base and reach out to an ever-increasing community of individuals and organizations seeking the best solution to move file-based data securely over low-cost global networks, at maximum speed and within guaranteed timeframes.

Aspera is delighted to welcome Bruce Brewer to the newly created position of EMEA Sales Director, effective immediately. Brewer joins Aspera from Anystream – a software development company specializing in content repurposing automation in multi-platform publishing, VOD, IPTV and broadcast markets – where he most recently held the position of Director of European Sales.

“We are thrilled to bring Bruce’s extensive international experience to Aspera,” said Jim Atkinson, Aspera’s Vice President of Sales and Business Development. “The global nature of our solutions offering is fueling our international growth and presenting Aspera with great business expansion opportunities. While our solid position in the Asia/Pacific region is secured by our partnership with Netmarks, our success in diverse, channel-based European markets requires establishing a direct presence. Bruce is an extremely talented sales executive who excels at building high-technology businesses and we look forward to his leadership in the EMEA region”.

In his recent role, Brewer successfully developed European operations for US-based Anystream, including all supporting infrastructure, staffing and sales channels, while consistently exceeding revenue expectations. Based in Belgium, Brewer will be responsible for all aspects of sales and business development for Aspera in the EMEA region.

“Aspera has successfully established its breakthrough technology as a market leader in multiple industries. I am thrilled to join Aspera’s world class team of technology and business innovators, to support international expansion in a thriving European marketplace where the demand for high-speed file transfer solutions is expanding in a multitude of market verticals,” commented Brewer.

Aspera is also pleased to welcome Francois Quereuil to the newly created position of Director of Marketing. Quereuil comes from Digidesign, the audio division of Avid Technology Inc., where he held senior marketing management positions in France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

“Aspera has literally created new markets by pioneering the next-generation of high-speed file transfer technology and providing solutions that address the fundamental and universal need for moving large files and media globally,” said Quereuil. “I am excited to join Aspera’s talented group of visionaries and support the company’s explosive growth in multiple markets, both domestically and internationally.”

In his most recent role at Digidesign’s headquarters in Daly City, CA, Francois managed worldwide strategic marketing efforts for all consumer and professional product lines – including industry-leading Pro Tools software - and oversaw over 50 product launches, including multiple new market entries. Based at Aspera’s headquarters in Emeryville, CA, Quereuil will be responsible for the development and execution of Aspera’s strategic marketing programs and will oversee all of the company’s marketing resources.

“Francois brings a wealth of expertise to Aspera and an impressive track-record marketing highly-technical products and solutions to international audiences,” added Michelle Munson, Aspera President and Co-founder. “We look forward to Francois’ contributions as we are entering the next stage of Aspera’s development”.

In addition to growing our team internally, Aspera is also looking to augment its sales coverage model with a select number of value-added reseller and strategic technology partnerships to better serve the increasing number of business opportunities developing in new geographies and markets. Should your company be interested in becoming a value-added reseller or technology partner, please visit us at NAB Booth #SU15509 or contact us at partners@asperasoft.com

About Aspera

Aspera Inc. is a software development company creating innovative high-performance bulk data transport technologies that provide maximum speed, complete security and breakthrough bandwidth control at global distances. With several thousand endpoint and server licenses installed world wide, Aspera's fasp(TM) software products are becoming the industry standard for high-speed transfer of digital content in the media and entertainment marketplace and the technology of choice for enterprise-wide deployment for Fortune 500 companies. For more information, please visit www.asperasoft.com.