CMP Media's XChange '03 is Industry Success, Largest Channel EventPRNewswire-FirstCall CMP Media kicked off XChange '03 in Orlando last month, the largest Channel Event of the year, which included 4 world product premieres by IBM, Ingram Micro, Microsoft and Sony in addition to over 200 XChange appointments and 13 educational sessions led by CMP's Technology Solutions Group's Executives and Editors. The sold out Solutions Pavilion debuted the TSG 'Smart Home' -- built as a joint effort between CRN solution provider readers and Test Center Editors. There were almost 1000 attendees, including representation from 100 leading technology vendors and 250 solution provider organizations. This four day event also celebrated the winners of the prestigious XChange XCellence Awards, which are listed at: http://www.cmpxchange.com/sections/event.asp?sectionID=181 For a comprehensive look at XChange '03, view our video at: http://www.cmpxchange.com/sections/2003_video.asp About CMP Media LLC CMP Media LLC (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. About the Technology Solutions Group The Technology Solutions Group of CMP Media LLC is the publisher of CRN and VARBusiness, host of ChannelWeb, the gated Internet community for Solutions Providers, organizer of the XChange Conferences, and founders of the Institute for Partner Education & Development. With 20 years of experience and institutional knowledge about the channels of distribution for IT products, the Technology Solutions Group is recognized as the premier source of information on the channel, including news and analysis, research, Internet tools, face-to-face events and training and education. About XChange Conferences XChange Conferences (www.cmpxchange.com) is a series of industry-wide forums that provide vendors and pre-qualified solution providers with the unique opportunity to meet face-to-face, establish new business partnerships and gain strategic insight through content delivered by: CRN and VARBusiness. Contact: Nancy Hammervik, Managing Director of XChange Conferences 516.562.7679 nhammerv@cmp.com SOURCE: CMP Media LLC CONTACT: Nancy Hammervik, Managing Director of XChange Conferences, Web site: http://www.cmpxchange.com/ |