CMP Technology's XChange Latin America Celebrates Successful Debut; Validating Global Channel CommitmentCMP Channel Group Launches Global Channel Event ExpansionPRNewswire MANHASSET, N.Y., Sept. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The inaugural XChange Latin America Conference, held in Miami, September 10-12, established CMP Technology's XChange Conference group as the global leader in face-to-face Channel events. XChange Latin America brought together over 100 qualified Channel partners from Brazil, Mexico, the Caribbean, and South America with technology vendors across the industry, in an interactive environment conducive to building strategic business alliances. "We are thrilled at the level of interaction and by the overall success of our global debut of XChange Latin America. The conference offered a platform for vendors and technology integrators and IT consultants to meet, some for the first time, in a non-competitive setting and to learn about new technologies, market trends and how to build and manage partnerships better," said Nancy Hammervik, vice president, XChange Events. "This event clearly validated the need for XChange to reach into the global channel community. We are firmly committed to helping foster new relationships and growth opportunities for the global channel community." XChange Conferences offer numerous opportunities for technology vendors, distributors and solution providers around the world to meet, develop partnerships and conduct business. Hammervik explains that all XChange delegates are qualified before being invited as guests of CMP's XChange Conference Group. They are categorized by their core competencies and business models, to ensure maximum interaction for sponsoring vendors during exclusive XChange appointments. "Now with the launch of our global events, International XChange provides a platform for vendors, distributors and resellers to build the relationships they need to complete business deals -- regardless of what continent they do business on," said Alison Say, International Sales Director for CMP's XChange Conference Events. "Building an international portfolio of media products to help our customers reach targeted, qualified Channel Partners is a natural expansion of our core competencies." Donn Atkins, IBM's general manager of Global Business Partners stated, "The whole XChange event has been so productive for IBM because it gives us a way to reach partners. And the opportunity to have a group of partners from across the countries of Latin America is just essential for us to get our message out and to understand what partners need and to share with them the value proposition of IBM's partner programs." XChange Western Europe will take place in Barcelona November 6-8 at the Hotel Rey Juan Carlos and bring together vendors, distributors and resellers from the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg. In 2007, XChange plans to host events in both Eastern Europe and China. About XChange Conferences CMP Technology's XChange Conference Group is the global leader in face-to- face channel events. XChange Conferences bring together new markets, customers and revenue opportunities for solution providers and technology vendors. XChange Conferences offer the best recruiting, training, education and networking opportunities in three & four day events filled with keynotes, lectures, debates and discussions revolving around critical channel issues and trends. XChange Conference information can be found online at http://www.cmpxchange.com/ CMP Technology's Channel Group hosts a complete suite of integrated media and business solutions whose asset portfolio includes, CRN, VARBusiness Magazine, XChange Conferences, Institute for Partner Education & Development, the ChannelWEB Online Network and GovernmentVAR Magazine. 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: Laura Mastroberti
CMP Channel Group
(516) 562-7382
SOURCE: CMP Technology; XChange Conferences CONTACT: Laura Mastroberti of CMP Channel Group, +1-516-562-7382 Web site: http://www.cmp.com/ |