CMP Technology Recognized by Human Rights Campaign Foundation for Inclusive Diversity Policies for the Third Consecutive Year

Receives 'Best Places to Work for GLBT Equality' Seal - One of America's Best Companies for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) Workers

PRNewswire
MANHASSET, N.Y.
Jan 8, 2007

MANHASSET, N.Y., Jan. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- CMP Technology, a targeted media and marketing solutions company serving the builders, sellers and buyers of technology worldwide, has received the 'Best Places to Work for GLBT Equality' Seal from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the nation's largest gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) civil rights organization. For the third consecutive year, CMP received a 100 percent rating on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index, which measures policies and practices implemented to promote fairness and equality in the workplace for GLBT employees. The annual index measures how major United States corporations treat their gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) employees, clients and investors. Scores are based on multiple factors, such as domestic partnership benefits and inclusive nondiscrimination policies for GLBT employees.

"We are proud to be recognized along with other leaders in the technology industry including Cisco, Dell, HP, IBM, Intel, Microsoft and Sun Microsystems for this outstanding achievement," stated Steve Weitzner, President and CEO of CMP Technology. "CMP values all its employees and is committed to recruiting, motivating and retaining outstanding people from diverse backgrounds to work together to achieve our business objectives and to strengthen our positive culture."

CMP actively supports The Human Rights Campaign Foundation through initiatives that increase awareness, shape perceptions and foster equality. CMP understands the importance of maintaining a work environment where innovation, respect and knowledge sharing are encouraged, stimulating new ideas to better serve its employees, advertisers, audiences and local communities.

Founded 36 years ago, CMP is a family-friendly company and an equal opportunity employer. CMP has been at the forefront of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender issues and was the second company in the United States to offer domestic partner benefits more than a decade ago. CMP Technology has 1,300 employees worldwide, responsible for its comprehensive technology portfolio of more than 100 events, 120 websites and 80 print publications.

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.

About The Human Rights Campaign

The Human Rights Campaign is America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against GLBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.

Contact:
  Alix Raine
  SVP Communications
  CMP Technology
  516.562.6827
  araine@cmp.com

SOURCE: CMP Technology

CONTACT: Alix Raine, SVP Communications of CMP Technology,
+1-516-562-6827, araine@cmp.com

Web site: http://www.cmp.com/

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