CMP's Channel Group Launches a New Platform CRNtech, crn-tech.com and CRNtech Live

Focus: Helping Solution Providers Select The Right Products and Technology To Drive Their Growth

PRNewswire-FirstCall
MANHASSET, N.Y.
Jan 29, 2007

MANHASSET, N.Y., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CRN today introduced the first issue of CRNtech, a technical handbook to help IT Solution Providers make informed decisions about which products and technologies will accelerate their sales and services revenue growth. The print magazine is accompanied by an online Website where Solution Providers will be able to search a comprehensive product reviews database compiled by the CRN Test Center.

"The mission of CRNtech is to take an 'under the hood' look at products and emerging technologies and expose which ones have the highest services revenue potential for the Channel. CRN is in a prime position to do this leveraging our extensive Test Center resources combined with our expertise in the market and relationships with other CMP media properties," said Heather Clancy, Vice President/Editor, CRN.

Highlights from the inaugural issue, include:

   * The cover story entitled "Going Up," written by CRNtech Director Frank
     Ohlhorst and CRN Senior Editor Joseph Kovar with contributed insight
     from the CRNtech Solution Provider advisory cabinet, offers advice on
     how to have a successful practice in deploying SANs in the SMB
     marketplace. The article provides an overview of the technology and
     solutions set, market size and growth based on exclusive CRN research,
     customers, service revenue opportunities, start-up costs, as well as
     selling strategies.

   * The Solutions That Work feature written by CRN Technical Editor Mario
     Morejon and CRN Senior Editor Edward Moltzen provides a step-by-step,
     illustrated hands-on discussion about how to pull together a solution
     for content-filtering. Both technical philosophies and appropriate
     products are discussed.

To read these articles and for vendor whitepapers and product comparisons online, go to: http://www.crn-tech.com/.

Starting in March, CRNtech will produce CRNtech Live events around the country where vendors can demonstrate new technology offerings. Additional information regarding scheduled sessions will be forthcoming.

Earlier this month CRN launched the redesign of CRN magazine which included expanded online news coverage, a crisp analytical focus of news in print, a sleek new design as well as new advertising opportunities for marketers and also introduced the monthly CRN Perspectives Series which takes a laser-focused look at the major issues facing the Channel.

For CRN Advertising Or Sponsorship Opportunities, contact VP/Publisher Dan Dignam at 516.562.7139 or ddignam@cmp.com.

About CRN (http://www.crn.com/)

CRN provides solution providers and technology integrators with the crucial information and analysis they need to drive their company's sales. As an advocate for and voice of the IT channel, solution providers turn to CRN first for immediate information. With nearly 25 years of experience, CRN is the most trusted source for channel professionals. CRN can be found on the web at http://www.crn.com/.

About CMP Channel Group (http://www.cmpchannelgroup.com/)

CMP Channel Group is the one stop shop customers turn to in order to meet their global sales channel objectives from access to execution. Through use of its print products which include CRN and VARBusiness, their accompanying websites, the broader ChannelWeb network, the Group's XChange worldwide face- to-face conferences and the Institute for Partner Education & Development (IPED), vendors are able to accelerate sales through the channel. CMP Channel Group provides a worldwide answer to advertising, branding and marketing services, lead generation, market intelligence, branded and custom events, education of solution providers and best practices for vendors.

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
  Kate Spellman
  CMP Channel Group
  (516) 562-7383
  kspellman@cmp.com

SOURCE: CMP Technology

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