Network Computing's Enterprise Architecture Group Wins Six Maggie Awards From The Western Publications AssociationPRNewswire-FirstCall Network Computing's Enterprise Architecture Group announced today it has been honored with an unprecedented six Maggie awards from the Western Publications Association (WPA). For more than fifty years, the WPA has bestowed awards of merit to deserving publications whose work was deemed the best in the west. Network Computing led the pack with three Maggies, winning Best Series of Articles/Trade -- "The IT Agenda;" Special Theme Issue/Trade -- "Survivor's Guide," and Best Computer/Trade magazine. Additionally, the WPA applauded Network Magazine's recent redesign by awarding them the Most Improved/Trade, the magazine also won in the Computers/Software, Training & Program Development/Trade category. Our sister publication, Secure Enterprise also took home a Maggie award for Best Supplement/Trade. In addition to the six Maggie awards won this year, Network Computing was also the recipient of one national and three regional editorial excellence awards from the American Society of Business Publication Editors in 2003. "We are extremely proud of winning such an extraordinary amount of awards. It speaks volumes about the editorial quality, talent and dedication of our editors to our readers and the industry," said Rob Preston, Editorial Director, Network Computing's Enterprise Architecture Group. "It is with great honor that we accept these awards. As we've only recently launched the Enterprise Architecture Group, it's very rewarding to see these publications and editors given the merit they so rightly deserve. Further, it's good to know we're on the right track by creating this uniform group of magazines that helps technology buyers make smart decisions about their IT purchases, and providing a platform for vendors to reach those buyers," said Fritz Nelson, Group Vice President, Network Computing's Enterprise Architecture Group. This year's Maggie competition received almost 1700 entries from magazines published or distributed solely west of the Mississippi River. A total of 84 Maggies were given out for editorial, design and promotional excellence. About Network Computing's Enterprise Architecture Group Network Computing's Enterprise Architecture Group provides marketers with a cohesive, integrated way to connect with over 560,000 crucial technology decision-makers at different points in their organizations, and along the different stages of the IT purchase process. Each publication reaches a specific group of technology-charged individuals -- from the people who are held accountable for all technology purchases across their organizations, to those who focus specifically on the architecture of their applications or network infrastructure, to those who have an even deeper objective to manage, protect and deliver the critical assets of their business. About WPA The Western Publications Association (http://www.wpa-online.org/), has represented magazine publishers and companies who interact with the magazine publishing industry for 52 years. Serving publications west of the Mississippi, WPA is committed to responding to the challenges and opportunities facing the ever-changing industry, today and in the future. Contact: Winnie Ng-Shuchman Associate Publisher, Marketing Email: wng@cmp.com Phone: 516-562-5982 SOURCE: CMP Media LLC CONTACT: Winnie Ng-Shuchman, Associate Publisher, Marketing, for CMP |