CMP Media's Conferences Span the IT Marketplace with Events in the Electronic, Gaming, Channel and Software Development Industries in March

Conferences Targeted to Electronic Engineers, Game Developers, Solution Providers and Software Developers

PRNewswire
MANHASSET, N.Y.
Mar 8, 2005

CMP Media (http://www.cmp.com/ ) today announced that the company is offering four conferences this month. The conferences span the IT marketplace from electronic and gaming to the channel and software development industries. The conferences are targeted at electronic engineers, game developers, solution providers and software developers.

  The following conferences are taking place this month:

  Embedded Systems Conference San Francisco

The 17th annual Embedded Systems Conference San Francisco takes place March 6-10 at the Moscone Center. As the largest systems design event in North America, Embedded Systems Conference San Francisco is one of the few events that brings together all the players in the electronics systems design industry with the newest technologies. The technical program is comprised of 250 hardware and software sessions presented by 300 leading experts. This year's event taps the roots of the Embedded Systems Conference by focusing on the learning, networking and cutting-edge technologies on which the industry thrives. Additional information is available at http://www.esconline.com/sf/ .

Game Developers Conference

The 19th annual Game Developers Conference will offer lectures and panels on the mobile gaming industry, March 7-11 in San Francisco. The conference brings together more than 500 leaders from the game development community with representatives from mobile game developers, publishers, traditional platform game developers, handset manufacturers, aggregators and operators to discuss opportunities, challenges and viability in the space. Additional information can be found at http://www.gdconf.com/ .

XChange Solution Provider Conference

The XChange Solution Provider Conference takes place March 6-9 at the Sheraton New Orleans. The conference brings together new markets, customers and revenue opportunities for Solution Providers in a relaxed, multi-sponsor resort setting. The conference offers the best recruiting, training, education and networking opportunities through keynotes, lectures, debates and discussions revolving around critical channel issues and trends. It also offers power packed educational sessions led by the most influential executives related to the channel -- the analysts and editors of CRN and VARBusiness. An exhibition area allows vendors to display products and solutions, promote their visions and strategies, and provide one-on-one product demonstrations. Additional information is at http://www.cmpxchange.com/sections/xsp_2005.jhtml .

Software Development Conference & Expo West

The Software Development Conference & Expo West takes place at the Santa Clara Convention Center in California, March 14-18. For 18 years, the conference has been in the forefront of the industry and the first to address and offer training on UML, Web Services, XML and best practices in software development. The conference focuses on .NET, C++, Java, Security, Web Services, XML, Modeling & Design, and project and people management. In addition to more than 200 training sessions for attendees, Software Development Conference & Expo West features an expo floor with the industry's leading tool and solution vendors along with a component pavilion. Additional information is available at http://www.sdexpo.com/

About CMP Media LLC

CMP Media LLC (http://www.cmp.com/ ) 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 comprehensive, integrated media solutions tailored to meet the individual needs of marketing professionals. 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:
   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.esconline.com/sf
http://www.gdconf.com/
http://www.cmpxchange.com/sections/xsp_2005.jhtml
http://www.sdexpo.com/

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