CMP Technology's CRNtech Goes Live Today in New York City

PRNewswire
MANHASSET, N.Y.
Mar 28, 2007

CMP Technology's CRNtech, the new in-depth technology information source from CRN and the CMP Channel Group, hits the road on a four-city CRNtech Live tour that will pit vendors against the clock as they race to demonstrate their products in less than ten minutes.

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CRNtech Live kicks off today in New York City at the Times Square Millennium Hotel. To register for the free event, go to: http://www.submag.com/cgi-bin/webform?N=z5CRNTEC&P49=z5".

The CRNtech Live tour travels to the City of Industry, California on May 10; Santa Clara, California on July 18; and Dallas on November 13.

At each stop, vendors representing a wide range of technology products will race against the clock to demonstrate the capabilities of their products in less than ten minutes. MSP platforms, professional services automation (PSA) products, security technology, and processor and storage technology are some product categories that CRNtech Live will showcase along its four-city tour.

"CRNtech Live is an exciting new way to examine the latest products and cool gadgets in a format that's fast-paced and fun," said Heather Clancy, vice president and editor of CRN. "CRN's new CRNtech print magazine and online coverage is designed to help solution providers better choose the products and technologies that drive their business growth, and we're thrilled that CRNtech Live is part of that effort."

Frank Ohlhorst, director of the CRN Test Center and CRNtech, will be at today's CRNtech event to take part in an in-depth panel discussion on disaster recovery solutions. CRNtech editors, Mario Morejon and Marc Spiwak, will answer technical questions and exchange new ideas.

Space is limited and early registration at the various location is encouraged. To register, go to: http://www.submag.com/cgi- bin/webform?N=z5CRNTEC&P49=z5"

About CRN (http://www.channelweb.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. Celebrating its 25th year, CRN is the most trusted source for channel professionals. CRN can be found on the web at http://www.channelweb.com/

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

With a quarter of a century of experience, the CMP Channel Group is the global leader of 'everything channel' -- market intelligence media, events and marketing services. Through its leading portfolio of integrated solutions, the Channel Group yields a superior return on investment for the entire channel community by offering the right content in the right mediums to channel decision markers. As an advocate for and voice of the IT channel, CMP's Channel Group has earned the confidence of distributors, manufacturers and vendors throughout the world.

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.

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SOURCE: CMP Technology

CONTACT: Kate Spellman of CMP Channel Group, +1-516-562-7383,
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