CMP Technology's XChange Conferences Managed Services Seminar Series Returns to Educate Resellers

Seminars Visit Illinois, California and Pennsylvania

PRNewswire
MANHASSET, N.Y.
Oct 2, 2006

MANHASSET, N.Y., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- CMP Technology's XChange Conferences today announced a second multi-city XChange Managed Services seminar series in Chicago on November 16; Santa Clara on November 30; and Philadelphia on December 5. These one-day forums examine the dynamics of managed services and its effect on business strategies and competitive landscapes for both IT vendors and Solution Providers.

The XChange Managed Services Seminar Series educates the channel community on the opportunities to market and sell managed services effectively. Each city will host a full day session with vendor presentations, industry panels, keynote and editorial addresses as well as a networking reception and product exhibits. Attendees will gain extensive knowledge of this emerging market and get hands on product experience.

"Combining CMP's IPED (Institute for Partner Education & Development) with XChange offers an educational environment that provides top notch research and resources on managed services opportunities in today's marketplace," added Nancy Hammervik, vice president of XChange Conferences. "These sessions teach tactics for maximizing the margins and profits of a managed services business and a look at the technologies available today and in the future."

Earlier this year, XChange launched the Managed Services Seminar Series In Atlanta, a VAR stated, "This event was worth a million dollars. I am in the middle of transitioning to a MSP model within our organization and the practical lessons learned were worth cash money." Another VAR added, "I thought I was doing WAS managed services -- but clearly I have to upgrade my service offerings to be more competitive!"

The XChange Managed Services Seminar Series is complimentary to pre-registered managed services providers and IT solution providers however, space is limited. On site registration will also be available for a nominal fee. For additional information on the seminar series or to reserve a seat, visit http://www.cmpxchange.com/XMS2

For XChange Managed Services seminar sponsorship opportunities, contact Nancy Hammervik at nhammerv@cmp.com or 516.562.7679.

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 Technology's XChange Conferences
            516.562.7382
            lmastroberti@cmp.com

SOURCE: CMP Technology; XChange

CONTACT: Laura Mastroberti of CMP Technology's XChange Conferences,
+1-516-562-7382, lmastroberti@cmp.com

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