CMP Media Announces Kenneth D. Cron, Computer Associates CEO, as Keynote Speaker at TECHXNY

CMP Media today announced that Kenneth D. Cron, interim Chief Executive Officer of Computer Associates, will deliver the keynote address at TECHXNY (http://www.techxny.com/), the largest and most successful IT business event serving the technology industry on the East Coast, to be held October 5-7, 2004 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York. Mr. Cron has had an impressive industry career. Prior to CA, his positions included Chief Executive Officer of Vivendi Universal Games, Chief Executive Officer of Uproar Inc. and President of Publishing at CMP Media. Mr. Cron's address is an integral part of the keynote program which is being sponsored by Forbes Magazine. Three months in advance, TECHXNY is already evidencing strong attendee and sponsorship commitments that recognize the critical importance of the northeast market.

In other exciting developments, the Office of the Mayor of the City of New York has proclaimed the week of October 3, 2004: New York's Technology Week. Now in its 22nd year, CMP Media's TECHXNY is a week of expos and conferences that bring together an unparalleled range of business technology solutions for every organization. The proclamation is in recognition of the contributions that New York's Technology Week has made to the City of New York as well as the technology and business industries.

"We are proud of TECHXNY's quality reputation in the technology industry as evidenced by its strong audited attendance and established vendor relationships with companies like IBM, HP and Microsoft to name a few. For more than 20 years, TECHXNY has been the platform where the IT industry debuts its latest business technology solutions and services," Steve Weitzner, CMP Media's Chief Operating Officer said. "Supported by CMP leading brands, InformationWeek, Optimize, CRN and VARBusiness, TECHXNY continues to provide attendees with the essential information they need to do their jobs more effectively and strengthens our multi channel, multi product strategy to leverage our market expertise and content to help customers deal with timely and constantly changing critical issues," Mr. Weitzner added.

TECHXNY, formerly PC EXPO, has evolved into a more focused event designed to address critical issues for today's business technology professionals, and is the umbrella event for the following targeted expos and conferences:

  -  TECHXNY - for IT Business Solutions -- highlighting the latest
     innovations in business technology products and services, such as
     security, Linux, storage, networking and e-business.

  -  CETEX  (Consumer Electronics Trade Expo) -- featuring the Digital Home
     Pavilion sponsored by BusinessWeek, Esquire, CABA, Residential Systems
     and Digital Connect Magazine; and the World of AVolution Pavilion
     sponsored by the ICIA -- focusing on the convergence between AV and IT

     in business today. Content will also be presented by Dealerscope,
     Digital Connect and Parks Associates.

  -  RFID World -- providing the opportunity for enterprise professionals to
     examine the impact by RFID and EPC on systems related to access
     control, manufacturing and logistics technology.

  -  Tom's Hardware Expo -- featuring the leading hardware vendors who will
     demonstrate essential hardware and business solutions for business
     buyers, IT professionals, early adopters and consumers alike, who need
     authoritative hardware information at their fingertips.

  -  Wireless Workforce -- where business executives from SMB through
     enterprise can learn how advanced wireless technologies can maximize
     their business.

  -  OutsourceWorld -- focusing on the world's leading service providers and
     offers insight into the benefits and pitfalls of outsourcing.

  -  BPO Connections (Business Process Outsourcing) -- a matchmaking, sales
     and networking event for companies seeking BPO solutions and services.

  For more information on the event, visit http://www.techxny.com/

  About TECHXNY

TECHXNY -- New York's Technology Week, (formerly PC EXPO) in its 22nd year, is the largest and most successful IT business event serving the ever- changing technology industry in North America. In 2003, TECHXNY attracted over 20,500* qualified business attendees (*independently audited by Exhibit Surveys). TECHXNY combines focused events to help the industry's top buyers access the latest developments and cost-effective technology solutions. Targeted events including Wireless Workforce, CETEX (Consumer Electronics Trade Expo), RFID World, Tom's Hardware Expo and OutsourceWorld as well as a series of top-level conference sessions and forums which will all run concurrently at the Javits Center from October 5-7, 2004 -- creating the premier platform for IT professionals in North America.

About CMP Media LLC

CMP Media LLC is a leading integrated 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, trade shows and conferences, and custom publishing.

   Contact:  Christina Condos                   Alexandra Raine
             TECHXNY Show Director              VP Communications
             CMP Media                          CMP Media
             516-316-5509                       516-562-7827
             ccondos@cmp.com                    araine@cmp.com

SOURCE: CMP Media LLC

CONTACT: Christina Condos, TECHXNY Show Director, +1-516-316-5509,
ccondos@cmp.com, Alexandra Raine, VP Communications, +1-516-562-7827,
araine@cmp.com, both of CMP Media

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http://www.techxny.com/

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