Please direct your media and public relations inquiries to: mediarelations@cdw.com 800-800-4CDW CDW Helps Organizations Avoid Software Licensing Pitfalls VERNON HILLS, Ill. - February 2, 2004 - CDW Corporation (Nasdaq: CDWC), a leading provider of name brand technology products and services, today announced that Computer Associates International and Network Associates Inc. have joined Adobe, Microsoft, Symantec and VERITAS in participating in CDW's Software License Tracker program. The Software License Tracker is a customizable web-based tool, developed by CDW, which offers customers an integrated view of their software license inventory. It is part of the portfolio of value-added services and web-based tools customers receive when they do business with CDW. More than 33,000 customers have used the Software License Tracker since its inception last June. License Management – Growing Business Function Managing software licenses, including maintenance agreements, is becoming an increasingly important task for information technology managers and purchasing professionals. It can increase productivity and help an organization avoid additional software expenses. For example, a company that fails to renew their license for an office productivity suite could pay triple the renewal amount for a new copy. Using an anti-virus software example, overlooking the renewal date on 50 of those licenses could cost an organization an extra $500. Customers can also use the Software License Tracker to produce reports that can assist them to predict future software needs and to monitor the authorized software on employee computers. How It Works With an easy-to-use browser-based interface, the Software License Tracker marries volume-licensing information from participating software companies with data about licenses customers have purchased from CDW. Vital information – including purchase history, pricing and expiration dates – is automatically uploaded to the tool. In addition, users can input license information on any products regardless of manufacturer or place of purchase. At SEA Consultants Inc., a Cambridge, Mass.-based architectural, civil and environmental engineering consulting firm, employees use 70 different software programs in their business. Bill Corley, information technology manager, says the Software License Tracker saves him time. "I need to spend my time furthering our firm's strategic priorities, not tracking software licenses. The Software License Tracker allows me and my CDW account manager to quickly review the status of our many license agreements, reducing the time I spend on license compliance and purchasing issues." "CDW has long been a trusted source of information technology," said Tom Maloney, director of CDW Corporate Software Sales. "The combination of web-based tools and right advice from our licensing experts enhances the value we provide to our customers. We're pleased to have Computer Associates and Network Associates help make our Software License Tracker an even better resource." CDW Value-Added Services In addition to the Software License Tracker, CDW offers value-added services to help customers navigate their complex choices of solutions and brands. The volume licensing specialty team, for example, exclusively advises customers on acquiring the most appropriate license program for their needs. There are eight additional specialty teams: Bandwidth Mobility/Wireless Networking LAN/WAN Power Security Storage Technology Services Telephony In total, CDW has approximately 150 certified technology specialists that provide solution design and other technical advice to customers online and on the phone everyday. The CDW@work and CDWG@work (for government and education customers) extranet programs provide customers with web-based tools that include a purchase authorization system, downloadable purchase history, online quote retrieval and a detailed order status system. About CDW CDW® (Nasdaq: CDWC), ranked No. 381 on the FORTUNE 500, is a leading provider of technology products and services for business, government and education. CDW is a principal source of technology from top name brands such as APC, Apple, Cisco, HP, IBM, Microsoft, Sony, Symantec, Toshiba and ViewSonic. CDW distributes contracts to end users for customized and standardized on-site services supplied directly by providers such as HP Services and Unisys and for training programs provided by firms such as KnowledgeNet and Productivity Point International. CDW was founded in 1984 as a home-based business and today employs approximately 3,700 coworkers. In 2003, the company generated net sales of approximately $4.7 billion. CDW's direct model offers one-on-one relationships with knowledgeable account managers; purchasing by telephone, fax, the company's award-winning CDW.com Web site, customized CDW@work™ extranets, CDWG.com Web site and macwarehouse.com Web site; custom configured solutions and same day shipping; and pre- and post-sales technical support, with more than 100 factory-trained and A+ certified technicians on staff. Additional information can be found by visiting CDW.com.