CMP Media's 'Broad and Deep' Portfolio Targets the Government Marketplace Reaches 200,000 IT Decision Makers in the Government Sector

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MANHASSET, N.Y.
May 23, 2005

Reaching more than 200,000 IT decision makers in the government sector, CMP Media's (http://www.cmp.com/) robust portfolio delivers industry news, analysis and technical information addressing this significant marketplace. According to Gartner, state and local government total IT spending is expected to grow to $50.8 billion dollars, and external professional and support services continue to be a key accelerant of total IT spending growth. CMP Media offers multi channel products across the entire technology spectrum for the government sector. Examples of outlets that specifically target this market include print publications: Government Enterprise, Government VAR, Government Video magazine, conferences and events: XChange Government and Government Video & Technology Expo; and websites.

Government Enterprise

Government Enterprise, http://www.governmententerprise.com/, an InformationWeek, Network Computing and Optimize supplement, reaches 47,000 qualified IT executives and managers in the public sector. Government Enterprise offers news analysis and groundbreaking research in IT matters relevant to all levels of government, while also addressing issues common to both the public and private sectors such as privacy, security and cyber- security.

Government VAR

GovernmentVAR, http://varbusiness.com/sections/governmentvar/, is designed to inform, educate, and enlighten Solution Providers and Integrators about IT product and service opportunities in the federal, state, local, and education branches of the government sector. With a circulation of 63,712, this supplement is written to guide IT Solution Providers and Integrators through the labyrinth of federal and local regulation mandates.

Government Video Magazine

Government Video, http://www.governmentvideo.com/, has a distribution of 15,000 and directly impacts the buying decisions of visual communication professionals at every level of government from town councils to federal agencies and the military.

XChange Government

In the Channel market, CMP Media has strengthened its programs for government integrators by enhancing the resources of GovernmentVAR magazine and establishing the XChange Government Integrator event, c/

The event will debut July 14-15 at the J.W. Marriott in Washington, D.C. and address the unique needs of integrators who work with national, state, local and education branches of the government sector. With projected sales opportunities in excess of $140 billion, the combined government and education category is the largest vertical market for Solution Providers.

Government Video & Technology Expo

Now in its eighth year, Government Video & Technology Expo (GVExpo), http://www.gvexpo.com/, is the largest and most focused event serving the Government AV, Video & Multimedia market. The place to learn, view cutting edge products and network with industry leaders, GVExpo 2005 runs November 30 to December 1 at the Washington D.C. Convention Center. GVExpo brings together leading manufacturers, multimedia gurus, and more than 7,000 of the most targeted, qualified Government buyers and decision-makers in the industry.

About CMP Media

CMP Media (http://www.cmp.com/) is the leading integrated media solutions company providing "broad and deep" access to the entire technology spectrum -- the builders, sellers and buyers of technology worldwide. The company's comprehensive database of technology decision makers enables marketers to reach targeted audiences throughout the purchase process with publications, web offerings, face-to-face events, consulting and other marketing services that deliver actionable results.

   Contact:
   Alix Raine
   SVP Communications
   CMP Media
   516.562.7827
   araine@cmp.com

SOURCE: CMP Media LLC

CONTACT: Alix Raine, SVP Communications, CMP Media, +1-516-562-7827,
araine@cmp.com

Web site: http://www.cmp.com/
http://www.gvexpo.com/
http://www.governmentvideo.com/
http://varbusiness.com/sections/governmentvar
http://www.governmententerprise.com/

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