CMP Media's XChange Conferences Expands Reach with New Global Events in 200611th Annual XChange Solution Provider Conference in Atlanta CommencesPRNewswire-FirstCall CMP Media's Channel Group today announced that it has officially kicked off a new partnering season for the channel with the start of the 11th annual XChange Solution Provider conference taking place at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta. The XChange Conference Group has also strengthened its portfolio with new events scheduled in Latin America, eastern and western Europe as well as China. The 11th annual XChange Solution Provider conference brings together more than 225 Solution Providers for four days of face to face meetings with top vendors and educational sessions moderated by leading CMP editors that focus on the opportunities in the Solution Provider community. Specifically, Solution Providers will learn what direction the channel is heading in 2006, gain knowledge to build personal and business strategies and meet with leading vendors to share insights into the future of the market. The conference will also highlight the 16th annual CRN Channel Champion award winners at an event at the Georgia Aquarium. The CRN Channel Champions study measures overall business and technology integrator perceptions of vendor products and services. The result is a premier resource used by business and technology integrators throughout the industry to evaluate vendors and their programs. "XChange is all about making contacts, strengthening relationships and identifying new opportunities for growth," said Robert Faletra, group president, Channel Group. "Bringing together leading Solution Providers and vendors in conjunction with CMP journalists in a relaxed atmosphere provides attendees with an ideal opportunity to discuss critical channel issues and trends." XChange Solution Provider platinum sponsors include: AMD, CA, HP, IBM, Lexmark, Microsoft and Ricoh. Silver sponsors include: Cisco Systems, McAffee, Oracle, Symantec and Toshiba. XChange Conferences Expand Globally The CMP Media XChange Conference Group will expand its reach with new global events in Latin America, China, as well as eastern and western Europe. The 2006 XChange conference format will continue to host face to face channel events for vendors, distributors, and solution providers to meet and define their partnerships in the following domestic locations: * XChange Government Integrator, May 3-5, Washington, DC * XChange TechConnect, May 21-23, Las Vegas, NV * XChange '06, August 13-16, St. Louis, MO * XChange Tech Innovators, October 22-24, Huntington Beach, CA "The conferences offer a platform for vendors, distributors and Solution Providers to get business done," said Nancy Hammervik, vice president, XChange Events, CMP Media Channel Group. "This will be an exciting year for the XChange conferences, as we expand our business and our reach into the global channel community. We have done a tremendous amount of work exploring the dynamics of these regions and learning about the different issues, opportunities and challenges. We are looking forward to helping to foster new global relationships and opportunities for growth." For additional information about XChange conferences, go to: http://www.cmpxchange.com/. About XChange Conferences CMP Media's XChange Conferences, the leaders in global channel events, are where numerous opportunities are provided for information-technology vendors, distributors and Solution Providers to meet and define their partnerships. XChange Conferences provide the platform to build the relationships needed to get business done. Some events include XChange Government Integrator, XChange Solution Provider, XChange Tech Builder, XChange '06 and XChange Tech Innovators. About CMP Media (http://www.cmp.com/) Through its market-leading portfolio of trusted information brands in the technology, healthcare and lifestyles industries, CMP Media has earned the confidence of more professionals and enthusiasts in these fields 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 each of these industries in ways that yield superior return on investment. CMP Media 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 M. Mastroberti CMP's Channel Group 516.562.7382 lmastroberti@cmp.com SOURCE: CMP Media LLC CONTACT: Laura M. Mastroberti, Channel Group of CMP Media, Web site: http://www.cmp.com/ |