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AlphaGraphics Business Centers to Distribute SmartDraw Software Nationwide

November 4, 2005, Salt Lake City, Utah – AlphaGraphics Inc., a leading provider of visual communications solutions, today announced a partnership with SmartDraw, the world’s leading publisher of easy-to-use diagramming software, which will enable SmartDraw users to submit designs directly to AlphaGraphics for professional printing. As part of the agreement, customers will be able to purchase SmartDraw directly from participating AlphaGraphics business centers across the country, adding a new level of convenience to its customer experience.

“AlphaGraphics is pleased to enter into this relationship with a company with offerings that are consistently considered best in class,” said AlphaGraphics, Inc. CEO Kevin K. Cushing. “We are constantly looking for ways to provide our customers with access to the highest quality products and services. We are confident that SmartDraw will add a new level of value to the AlphaGraphics portfolio of visual communications solutions.”

SmartDraw software includes an intuitive user interface and simple drag-and-drop drawing, making easy work out of any diagram, flowchart or workflow map. Users can take advantage of professionally designed templates or start from scratch, selecting from more than 60,000 symbols and images, and more than 1,200 industry and need-specific templates.

“AlphaGraphics’ leadership and innovative work in the area of visual communications makes it an ideal partner for SmartDraw,” said SmartDraw CEO Paul Stannard. “We are excited to offer AlphaGraphics and SmartDraw customers the opportunity to meet their professional printing needs quickly and easily, and we look forward to AlphaGraphics becoming one of our most successful distributors.”

As part of the partnership, SmartDraw will also provide tech support to AlphaGraphics staff and clients, as well as hosting Webinars introducing SmartDraw to AlphaGraphics customers.

About AlphaGraphics

AlphaGraphics plans, produces and manages visual communications for business at nearly 300 owner-operated, locally based business center locations worldwide. Backed by state-of-the-art technology, the world’s highest quality standards and a global network, the company’s trained and experienced team members are committed to delivering creative solutions that allow customers to communicate more confidently and effectively. For more information, visit our Web site, www.alphagraphics.com

About SmartDraw.com

SmartDraw.com, founded in 1994, instantly empowers business people to visually formulate and communicate their ideas through its easy-to-use graphics software, professionally designed content and expert know-how. With millions of users worldwide, the award-winning SmartDraw family of products continues to help users become more productive through the creation of effective flowcharts, organizational charts, timelines, Gantt charts, floor plans, technical diagrams, and more. SmartDraw.com's free technical support, customer-driven product development, and dedication to ease-of-use make it the leading drawing software product and a key component to the popular office suite of software. For more information, please visit: www.smartdraw.com.

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