CMP's Guide to NetWorld+Interop Previews the Trade Show's Hottest Technologies and Events

CMP Media Inc.'s Enterprise Internet Network has launched CMP's Guide to NetWorld+Interop, an extensive online companion to the May 6-8, Las Vegas networking industry trade show. The site--which features an overview of the latest network products that IT buyers will want to evaluate in the months to come, plus show news, a guide to the glitter city that is Las Vegas, and more -- can be accessed at http://techweb.cmp.com/n+i.

"For the third straight year, CMP's Guide to NetWorld+Interop provides IT buyers with a snapshot of what's hot and what's not in networking technology," said Suzanne Zellner, Associate Publisher. "What's more, you don't have to be planning to attend the show to find the site valuable -- all that is needed is a craving for up-to-the-minute news, analysis and network product information."

The site, sponsored by 3Com Corp., features content created by five CMP publications -- InformationWeek, CommunicationsWeek, Network Computing, VARBusiness and Computer Reseller News -- that offer networking professionals a thorough show resource.

* Hot Technologies-Sizzlers and Fizzlers:

A dedicated area of the site that helps users learn more about the newest networking technologies. And just to keep it interesting, the site's editors have flagged some of the "not so hot technologies" -- the dead ends of network technology.

* Late-Breaking Show News:

Before, during and after NetWorld+Interop, CMP's Guide to NetWorld+Interop will deliver the latest news, press releases and product information.

* Networking Calendar:

A list of all the networking events, seminars and receptions planned for NetWorld+Interop week are assembled in one place for easier access.

* Tech Guides:

Tech Guides provide network managers with broad technology tutorials on a dozen technologies including network management, Internet/intranet applications, and groupware and messaging

* Las Vegas City Guide:

A virtual concierge available twenty-four hours a day guides visitors to the best restaurants, shows and attractions on and off the strip.

CMP Media's Enterprise Internet Network is the online arm of the company's Enterprise Computing Group. Through both its print and online products, the Enterprise Computing Group provides information to IT managers and senior executives who influence technology purchases in the enterprise. The group is comprised of the titles InformationWeek, CommunicationsWeek and Network Computing.

CMP Media Inc. provides publishing, marketing and information services to the broad high-technology spectrum -- the builders, sellers and users of technology -- through print and electronic media. All of CMP's publications and online products can be accessed through the company's TechWeb® site on the World Wide Web (http://www.techweb.com/). Print titles include EE Times, Computer Reseller News and WINDOWS Magazine.

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NOTE: All of CMP's press releases are available on the Web at
http://techweb.cmp.com/corporate. Journalists and reporters may also set up
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SOURCE: CMP Media Inc.

CONTACT: Steve Rubel, 516-562-7434 or srubel@cmp.com, or Catherine
Jarrat Koatz, 516-562-7827 or ckoatz@cmp.com, both of CMP Corporate
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