Educational Resellers Can Now Purchase Adobe Software and High-Quality Video Training from Single Source

Madison, WI and Carlsbad, CA, January 22, 2004-The Douglas Stewart Company (DSC) today announced it has partnered with Total Training Inc., producers of premium video training for leading software programs, and will market and distribute the company's full line of CD- and DVD-based training titles to educational resellers throughout North America.

“This partnership was a natural fit, since Total Training offers high-quality, in-depth video instruction on Adobe Systems' creative, digital and document management software that we currently offer,” said Jack Bahlman, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for The Douglas Stewart Company. “Joining forces with Total Training furthers our commitment to providing superior product selection and customer service.”

Instructional CDs and DVDs fromTotal Training help software users, from casual hobbyists to the most seasoned professionals, get up to speed quickly and easily on new programs and gain a deeper understanding of those with which they are already familiar. The informative and entertaining training is led by expert presenters in their fields, such as noted author Deke McClelland (“Photoshop Bible,” “Photoshop for Dummies”), professional designer and animator Steve Holmes and Acrobat authority Ted Padova (“Acrobat Bible”).

“As Adobe's premiere educational distributor, DSC is an ideal partner to make valuable training from Total Training more accessible to resellers and ensure that end-users are getting the most out of the software,” said Darin Andersen, vice president of sales and marketing at Total Training. “We are excited about the opportunity to address this growing market together and anticipate a long-lasting relationship with DSC.”

About the Douglas Stewart Company

The Douglas Stewart Company is the largest distributor and marketer of computer products, consumer electronics and school supplies serving the education market exclusively. DSC links more than 350 vendors with over 4,500 academic resellers in the United States and Canada. A commitment to superior customer service, long-term relationships and unparalleled selection make DSC the premier academic marketing and distribution organization. Based in Madison, WI and founded in 1950, The Douglas Stewart Company is a privately held, woman-owned business.

About Total Training

Total Training, Inc. produces the industry's highest quality video-based training for leading software programs. With a special emphasis on Adobe Systems' array of creative, digital video, and document management titles, Total Training's in-depth and engaging instruction helps users get the most out of their software. From casual hobbyists to the most seasoned professionals, Total Training viewers get up to speed quickly and easily on new programs, and enjoy a deeper experience with ones they're already familiar with. Led in a fun and entertaining format by software experts and leading authors such as Deke McClelland (Photoshop Bible), Brian Maffitt, Steve Holmes, and Ted Padova (Acrobat Bible), Total Training's CD- and DVD-based software training titles are critical tools for any business or individual that wants to learn tips, tricks, and best practices from the most respected names in the industry. Find out more about Total Training and its broad line of software training video products at www.totaltraining.com.