Avaltus Inc., Is Contracted By The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) To Create A Web-Based Learning Solution PR Newswire -- April 24, 2002 Groundbreaking Highlighted by 'Digging for Dough' DENVER, April 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Avaltus, a global provider of eLearning software and services, today announced a deal with the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) to update its computer-based training CD-ROMs to Avaltus' highly advanced Web-based training solution. Avaltus has provided critical distance learning support for over four years to DeCA's 17,000 employees located in over 280 different commissaries around the world. By converting DeCA's CD-ROMs to Avaltus' Web-based training technology, the costs associated with the maintenance of these training programs will be greatly reduced. Avaltus' Web-based learning program will also provide greater flexibility for employees and will allow management to track the training progress of each employee, which has not been done previously. Avaltus will convert ten supermarket courses from CD-ROM to Web-based, including: Cashier Skills; Produce Identification; Grocery Clerk Skills; Produce Clerk Skills; Storewide Customer Service; Sanitation and Food Safety; Harassment Free Workplace; Management Development I; Management Development II; Direct Store Delivery. "We are proud of our continuing relationship with DeCA and are thrilled to improve their worldwide training performance with our Web-based learning technology," said Charles Fred, CEO of Avaltus. "It is also very gratifying to think that our technology is helping to better serve our military in hundreds of locations." About Avaltus Avaltus, a global provider of eLearning software and services, makes updating and sharing mission-critical information fast, easy and cost effective. Avaltus' technology enables companies to convert, create, manage and disseminate information to keep up with their changing business needs. Avaltus is a subsidiary of Precision Response Corporation (PRC), which is a division of USA Networks, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: USAI) Interactive Group. Avaltus clients include PRC, Unilever, Pegasus, Fleming Companies, Inc., Chubb Computer Services, Hilton Hotels Corporation, Ahold USA, Johnson & Johnson and the U.S. Department of Defense. For more information, please contact Avaltus at (303) 524-1050, visit www.avaltus.com or email marketing@avaltus.com. Avaltus is based in Denver. Contact: Glen Calder, 561-750-9800 x16, or GCalder@transmediagroup.com