CMP Media's TECHXNY to Feature Linux Open Source Operating System Gaining Mainstream Enterprise PopularityPRNewswire-FirstCall CMP Media announced that Linux will be prominently featured at TECHXNY/PC EXPO in response to attendee demand for more Linux products and content. According to a 2002 attendee survey, more than 25% of the audience indicated a strong interest in learning more about Linux and the business benefits of an open source operating system. TECHXNY (http://www.techxny.com/) will be held September 15-18, 2003 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. The event is a full week of business and technology conferences, tutorials, special events, and expositions -- including New York's technology icon, PC EXPO, and the inaugural NETWORKS For Business New York Conference & Expo. "What makes the Linux phenomenon so remarkable is that it defies simple categories -- it's not just for technical applications, and it's not just for small businesses, and it's not just for Wall Street or universities," said Bob Evans, Editor-in-Chief of InformationWeek. "In the past year or so, Linux has surged into the mainstream and is gaining significant momentum across the board: large corporations, medium-sized businesses, financial services and manufacturing and retail and on and on. And if customers can be convinced that Linux will play nice with Microsoft's new enterprise-strength Windows product, then there's no reason to think the momentum will stop." The PC EXPO show floor will boast a Linux Pavilion, sponsored by Linux Journal, and feature the latest open source applications and products from leading vendors. The popular Linux Boot Camp will also return to the 2003 TECHXNY conference program, having received rave reviews from attendees and press for its launch last year. Instructor Faber Fedor, of the consultancy Linux New Jersey, (http://www.linuxnj.com/) will present two days of sessions, focusing on integrating Linux and Windows, programming tools, system administration tips, and a hands-on tutorial. Having identified that busy IT professionals and business decision makers have less time out of the office and need to maximize the training value of their conferences, TECHXNY will also feature many in-depth training programs, such as Windows 2003 Server Boot Camp, IT Cost Optimization Boot Camp, the CWNA Jump Start Course for wireless administrators, and programs on storage, security and emerging businesses. About TECHXNY TECHXNY -- Technology Exchange Week New York -- is the largest event on the East Coast for IT professionals and small business owners. The 21st Annual PC EXPO will showcase innovative computing solutions, technologies and products for all types of business, from enterprise to start-up. The 1st Annual Networks for Business will host leading network and communication vendors providing technology solutions in infrastructure and applications, wireless networking, data management, security, digital convergence and more. The educational portion of TECHXNY will feature hands-on practical training sessions including Wireless Networking Certification, Storage, Windows2003 Server, and the Linux Boot Camp. TECHXNY will also offer content and products focused on technology for the enterprise, SMB market, entrepreneurs, and the channel. For more information, go to www.techxny.com or call 212-600-3180. 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 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: Annie Scully Jennifer Santiago Praxis Marketing CMP Media 845-368-0608 845-471-3366 annie@praxismktg.com jsantiago@cmp.com SOURCE: CMP Media LLC CONTACT: Jennifer Santiago of CMP Media, +1-845-471-3366, Web site: http://www.cmp.com/ Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/120824.html |