MICRO CENTER TO DEPLOY WEB DSIGNSHOP AS SIGN PRINTING SOLUTION
Technology retailer chose AccessVia solution based on Web advantages, superior results

SEATTLE, May 24, 2005 — AccessVia®, the leading provider of automated sign printing solutions and electronic display technologies for retailers, today announced that Micro Center has chosen Web dSignShop® to deliver sign printing capabilities to its 20 stores nationwide. Executives at the computer and technology retailer say that manageability and responsiveness were their key criteria in deciding that Web dSignShop was the right choice for enabling in-store sign printing.

The technology team at Micro Center anticipates several operational advantages over their existing client/server system, which they say was too slow to update and required physically transmitting batches of signs to the stores. With Web dSignShop stores will have professional-quality merchandising tools without having to install or manage software. Each store needs only a Web-connected PC and a printer to begin immediately producing signs. Web dSignShop helps buyers in the aisles to make distinctions among products, be aware of special values, and find what they're looking for fast. With Web dSignShop, retail signs feature accurate, up-to-the-minute item information that is managed centrally and printed locally. Retail headquarters has complete control over the look-and-feel of the store's signs yet the efficient distribution method removes any roadblocks to change.

“Micro Center has stores all across the country so they need an efficient way to distribute technology. Using the Web to deliver an enterprise software tool means no more installing, updating, and troubleshooting headaches,” said AccessVia CEO Dean A. Sleeper. “And Micro Center is leveraging the flexibility that is core to Web dSignShop. They're delivering a lot of detailed information to their customers in their store signs, and Web dSignShop makes that complex work simple.”

AccessVia Web dSignShop was recognized in both 2002 and 2003 as a Microsoft® Retail Application Developer (RAD) Award winner and has won the 2004 Microsoft EMEA RAD Award. The Microsoft RAD Award highlights the most innovative Microsoft-based software solutions for the retail and supply chain industries.

The AccessVia Print solution includes both Web dSignShop and dSIGN® to provide clients with accurate and attractive signs, shelf-edge labels, fact tags, coupons, and more. Web dSignShop is designed for retailers who want to use the Internet, an intranet, or an extranet to publish signs using a Web browser without installing or maintaining in-store software. dSIGN is built for classic client/server implementations and offers advanced product data delivery and unmatched integration with legacy systems. AccessVia also offers a solution for automated electronic displays, including customer-facing POS displays, self-service terminals, and kiosk applications for price verification, assisted shopping, endless aisle services, and gift registry.

AccessVia customers include Linen's 'n Things, Kroger, LCBO, Petco, Safeway, Staples, SUPERVALU, Target, and Walgreens.

AccessVia customers include Bed Bath and Beyond, Kroger, LCBO, Petco, Safeway, Staples, SUPERVALU, Target, Walgreens and Wal-Mart.

About AccessVia, Inc.
AccessVia takes retailers beyond price point to a place where they can truly connect with customers at the moment of choice. Smart consumers expect more than flashing lights and red type. The new consumer requires new messaging.

AccessVia Consumer Messaging Optimization Services help you to envision that future and make it happen. Seasoned retail professionals, armed with best practices, industry benchmarks and new ideas, work with your team to transform your consumer messaging effectiveness and efficiency. AccessVia Publishing Platform solutions provide the software tools to extend your retail brand promise to the Last Mile – where the customer chooses to browse or buy.

Create new business processes for the future then manage your publishing systems with software being used today by Global 500 companies in over 40,000 retail stores. Take your customers beyond price point with AccessVia.

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For AccessVia
Gaylene C. Meyer
206-285-4994 x150