CMP Technology's CRN Inducts Three Technology Leaders into the Eleventh Annual Industry Hall of FameCRN Hosts Industry Hall of Fame Conference at Interop; Visionary Technologist Paul Saffo Will Deliver Keynote AddressPRNewswire-FirstCall LAS VEGAS, May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- This evening at an awards ceremony at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas, CMP Channel Group's CRN will induct three technology leaders into the eleventh annual CRN Industry Hall of Fame. The CRN Industry Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have transformed the technology industry with new ideas, revolutionary concepts and ingenious technology. This week CRN, powered by CMP's XChange events group, is hosting the CRN Industry Hall of Fame Conference during Interop. The CRN Industry Hall of Fame Conference is two full days of events including networking, educational sessions and an awards program for industry leaders, vendors and Solution Providers. Attendees will meet with colleagues, exchange views and visions, showcase new products, discuss trends as well as the future of technology. Visionary technologist Paul Saffo will provide the keynote address on the topic of the future of technology. Saffo is a forecaster and essayist with over two decades experience exploring long-term technological change and its practical impact on business and society. "For a quarter of a century, CRN has worked tirelessly to bring Solution Providers and technology integrators a ringside perspective on the individuals, companies and technologies driving the IT industry," noted Dan Dignam, vice president and publisher of CRN. "The CRN Industry Hall of Fame conference is a great networking and learning opportunity for Solution Providers and vendors. The individuals we will induct this evening have transformed the technology industry and revolutionized the computer industry." "Tonight we celebrate the historic achievements of our latest inductees, dynamic industry visionaries who have paved the path to the world we live in today. They join dozens of other past inductees-technologists, business leaders and channel model pioneers who have had a profound impact on all of our lives," added Heather Clancy, vice president and editor of CRN. "It is with a great sense of pride and honor that the entire CRN staff congratulates the inductees we honor tonight as they take their place in history in the CRN Industry Hall of Fame." The 2007 CRN Industry Hall of Fame inductees, listed alphabetically include: -- Anne Mulcahy, Chairman and CEO, Xerox Channel innovator and thought
leader
-- Gil Shwed, Founder, Chairman and CEO, Check Point Software
Technologies An early pioneer of the firewall; diversified his company
by adding data security
-- Roy Vallee, chairman and CEO, Avnet Grew Avnet into a $14 billion
giant
The CRN Industry Hall of Fame inductees are hand-selected by the CRN editorial staff. CRN identifies pioneers and innovators for outstanding merit and accomplishment through a stringent criteria analysis and single out those who have been pivotal figures in evolving the most dynamic industry in the business. Established in 1997, the CRN Industry Hall of Fame is the most anticipated invitation-only event in the high-tech industry for honoring innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders who are the pivotal figures in evolving the most dynamic industry in the world. CRN Industry Hall of Fame alumni include legendary leaders of highly recognized companies such as William Hewlett, Andy Grove, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Charles Geschke and Michael Dell; industry renowned engineers and developers such as Philip Zimmermann, Steve Wozniak, Bill Joy, Ray Ozzie and Drew Major; well-known visionaries such as Steve Ballmer, Larry Ellison, Chip Lacy and Philippe Kahn; and other industry catalysts, such as Douglas Engelbart, Mort Rosenthal, Tim Berners-Lee, Don Estridge, Vint Cerf and Bill Millard. The Industry Hall of Fame is generously supported by the following sponsors: Oki, Xerox, Avnet, Check Point Software and Ruckus Wireless. To read more about the Industry Hall of Fame, visit http://www.crn.com/hof. A special report on the Industry Hall of Fame will be published in the June 25 issue. About The Channel Group CMP Channel Group is the one stop shop customers turn to in order to meet their global sales channel objectives from access to execution. Through use of its family of channel solutions which include CRN and VARBusiness, the ChannelWeb network, the Group's XChange worldwide face-to-face conferences and the Institute for Partner Education & Development (IPED), vendors are able to accelerate sales through the channel. CMP Channel Group provides a worldwide answer to advertising, branding and marketing services, lead generation, market intelligence, branded and custom events, education of solution providers and best practices for vendors. About CRN CRN provides solution providers and technology integrators with the crucial information and analysis they need to drive their company's sales. As an advocate for and voice of the IT channel, solution providers turn to CRN first for immediate information. Celebrating its 25th year, CRN is the most trusted source for channel professionals. CRN can be found on the web at http://www.channelweb.com/. About CMP Technology (http://www.cmp.com/) CMP Technology is a marketing solutions company serving the technology industry. Through its market-leading portfolio of trusted information brands, CMP has earned the confidence of more technology professionals than any other media company. As a result, CMP is the premier provider of access, insight and actionable programs designed to connect sellers and buyers in ways that yield superior return on investment. CMP Technology is a subsidiary of United Business Media (http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/), a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $3 billion. Contact Dan Neel CRN / CMP Channel Group 516.562.7236 dneel@cmp.com SOURCE: CMP Technology CONTACT: Dan Neel of CRN / CMP Channel Group, +1-516-562-7236, Web site: http://www.cmp.com/ Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/181993.html |