Call for Entries for Best of Show Awards: NetWorld+Interop 2001 Las Vegas; CMP Media's InternetWeek and Network Computing Sponsor Best of Show AwardsPRNewswire Nominations are being accepted for the Best of Show Awards, held during NetWorld+Interop 2001 Las Vegas, May 8-10, 2001. The Best of Show Awards, sponsored by CMP Media's InternetWeek, Network Computing, and Key3Media Events' NetWorld+Interop, honor the leading products and technologies exhibited at this premier conference. Editors from InternetWeek and Network Computing with expertise in key categories will be on site to evaluate technologies and conduct the judging. Awards will be given in twelve separate categories: Carrier Network Infrastructure, E-Commerce, Enterprise Network Infrastructure, IP Video & Telephony Applications, Network Applications Software, Network Management, Network Performance, Network Security, Network Servers & Peripherals, Performance Test & Measurement, WAN & Remote-Access Equipment, and WAN Services. In addition, an overall Grand Prize Winner will be selected. The popular People's Choice Award, first introduced at last Spring's NetWorld+Interop, will be awarded again this year. Conference attendees will have the opportunity to cast votes on site for their favorite product from among the finalists. "The Best of Show Awards recognize the latest technological advancements in specific category areas. The winners in each category represent the products that we believe have the most significant technical impact on their segment, and are helping to move the needle forward," said Wayne Rash, editor of events for InternetWeek. Rob Kohlhepp, Network Computing's lab director, added, "We have assembled a technically astute group of judges to ensure that only the very best products of the show receive these prestigious awards." Nominations are due by April 16, 2001. Participation in the Best of Show Awards is limited to vendors that are primary exhibitors at the Las Vegas event. For eligibility, products or services must be announced no earlier than April 1, 2001, with a product release no later than August 10, 2001. Complete information and entry forms are available online: http://www.internetweek.com/bestofshow http://www.networkcomputing.com/bestofshow http://www.interop.com/lasvegas2001 The winners of the Best of Show Awards, Grand Prize Award, and People's Choice Award will be announced and honored at a ceremony on Wednesday, May 9, 2001, at 5:00pm, in the Las Vegas Convention Center, during NetWorld+Interop. NetWorld+Interop Key3Media Events, Inc., http://www.key3media.com/, is the world's leading producer of information technology tradeshows and conferences, serving more than 6,000 exhibiting companies and two million attendees through 60 events in 18 countries. Key3Media Events' products range from the IT industry's largest exhibitions such as COMDEX and NetWorld+Interop to highly focused events featuring renowned educational programs, custom seminars and specialized vendor marketing programs. InternetWeek CMP Media's InternetWeek, http://www.internetweek.com/, is the news and analysis source for 275,000 IT and corporate managers applying Internet technologies and strategies to transform their businesses. With a history of innovation and thought leadership, InternetWeek is the only newspaper with an Internet/IT editorial focus-meeting the informational needs for Transformation Agents charged with building e-businesses and driving business to survive in today's competitive marketplace. According to the most recent Simmons and IntelliQuest readership studies, InternetWeek delivers the most powerful audience-it is the best-read and maintains the highest reader loyalty of all newspapers in its category. Network Computing Network Computing, http://www.networkcomputing.com/, is published by CMP Media, Manhasset NY. From emerging companies to service providers, Network Computing defines the core issues facing people who manage technology in business -- analyzing the critical decision points in purchasing the products, technologies and services that achieve corporate initiatives. Twice a month, 220,000 IT professionals turn to Network Computing to get the information they need to make the right purchase decisions. In addition, the publication consistently has the largest average-issue audience among all networking publications, according to Simmons and IntelliQuest. CMP Media Inc. CMP Media Inc., http://www.cmpnet.com/, is a leading high-tech media company providing essential information and marketing services to the entire technology spectrum-the builders, sellers and users of technology worldwide. Capitalizing on its editorial strength, CMP is uniquely positioned to offer marketers comprehensive, integrated media solutions tailored to meet their individual needs. Its diverse products and services include newspapers, magazines, Internet products, research, direct marketing services, education and training, tradeshows and conferences, custom publishing, testing and consulting. CONTACT: Gail R. Griffen of CMP Media, Inc., 516-562-5634, ggriffen@cmp.com. SOURCE: CMP Media Inc. Contact: Gail R. Griffen of CMP Media, Inc., 516-562-5634, Website: http://www.cmpnet.com/ Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/181993.html or fax, |