Information Technology Professionals Select SmartDraw Over Visio^® for More Capability at Lower Prices

SmartDraw Delivers Faster Charts, Fewer Help Desk Requests

San Diego, CA.—November 27, 2007 - SmartDraw.com announced today that increasing numbers of I.T. professionals are selecting SmartDraw over Visio^® for ease-of-use, feature-rich functionality and lower pricing.

"SmartDraw's ease of installation, familiar look and feel of Microsoft Office^® 2007, and ability to quickly create diagrams that document processes all contribute to its value," said Kenny Mullican, Technology Manager for the Stan Johnson Company, a leading commercial real estate firm. "Compared to Visio^®, SmartDraw is easier to use and more affordable. I'm very impressed with the results."

SmartDraw, the world's most popular business graphics software, is the first program that automates the process of creating business graphics such as flowcharts, floor plans, network diagrams, and more. IT Directors praise SmartDraw's usability and claim it delivers increased productivity, improved communication and fewer help desk requests.

"SmartDraw has really saved us time and increased office productivity," said Gregory Caporale, Manager of Information Systems for Cramer Rosenthal McGlynn, a leading investment and financial planning firm based in New York City. "I'm very impressed with the professional-looking documents and charts produced with SmartDraw."

Unlike other graphics programs that provide you with a blank screen and expect you to draw, like Visio^®, with SmartDraw you start with a template that is specifically designed to create the type of illustration you need. You enter the information and SmartDraw does the rest: building the graphic automatically using built-in rules and professional design themes to guarantee polished, presentation-quality results in just a few minutes. It draws for you! And, in the rare case that users need extra help, SmartDraw offers free customer support to all users.

"SmartDraw is a great product," said Kennon Baker, IT & Facilities Director for Teen Challenge. "Compared to the alternatives, SmartDraw is less expensive and easier to use out of the box. I've been using it for five years and still recommend it all the time."

"Users can download a free SmartDraw network installation guide at this link: http://www.smartdraw.com/support/networkInstallationGuide.pdf. In addition, users can download a free trial of SmartDraw from the company's website (www.smartdraw.com), and may also purchase online. Individual licenses start at $297. The company also provides variety of options for multiple-seat licenses, including an annual subscription agreement for company-wide usage starting at $2,995."

About SmartDraw.com
SmartDraw.com is the creator of SmartDraw, the world's most popular business graphics software and the first program that makes it possible for ordinary computer users to create presentation-quality business graphics in minutes. Each year more than two million people install and use SmartDraw and the company counts more than half of the members of the Fortune 500 as loyal customers.

Founded in 1994, SmartDraw.com is privately-held and based in San Diego, CA. In addition to SmartDraw 2008 for general business and home use, the company also offers SmartDraw Healthcare and SmartDraw Legal editions which include graphics and applications unique to their respective fields. For more information on the company or to download a free trial of SmartDraw, please visit www.smartdraw.com.