CMP Technology's Network Computing Strengthens Its Editorial Team to Meet Increasing Demand for Groundbreaking Global IT Content

PRNewswire-FirstCall
MANHASSET, N.Y.
Apr 11, 2007

MANHASSET, N.Y., April 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CMP Technology's Network Computing, the only technology analysis media brand that is built for IT Professionals by IT Professionals, today announced that it has strengthened its executive editorial team with the addition of Andy Dornan as Senior Technology Editor and Steve Schuchart as Managing Editor, Green Bay. Andrew Conry-Murray was promoted to New Products Editor.

Dornan joins Network Computing from The 451 Group, where he was an analyst covering enterprise technology. Prior to The 451 Group, Dornan was an award- winning editor with IT Architect magazine. His new role on Network Computing as Senior Technology Editor will focus on application architecture, web 2.0 and general enterprise applications.

"Andy is one of the finest journalists in the industry," said Editor in Chief, Art Wittmann. "His addition to Network Computing is an example of our continuing commitment to providing the best enterprise IT editorial product in the marketplace," said John Seifert, Publisher of Network Computing. "Andy is highly respected in the industry and is vital in delivering the keen analysis that makes Network Computing unique," he continued.

Before joining Network Computing, Schuchart was a Senior Analyst with Current Analysis, a firm focused on security, infrastructure and storage. His new role on Network Computing will focus on application performance optimization, storage and networking. "Steve's real-world IT experience and superb ability to understand the application of technology to business will enhance Network Computing's For IT, By IT editorial premise," Siefert said.

As New Products Editor, Conry-Murray will lead the process for choosing the IT solutions Network Computing evaluates in the coveted "Rollout" section of the magazine and on http://www.nwc.com/. Previously, Andrew was Business Editor at Network Computing; this beat will now be handled by several editors. "Drew's strong management capabilities will bring the sort of leadership to our new products coverage that readers have come to expect from Network Computing," Wittmann said.

In addition to its bimonthly magazine, Network Computing produces in-depth research reports through Network Computing Analytics which delivers comprehensive, real-world assessments on IT's most pressing issues. Its practical, objective reports help readers more accurately determine which products and solutions are right for their organization.

Network Computing also hosts live events at venues throughout the United States, bringing together its editors and top industry leaders to provide insightful technical analysis on topics ranging from constructing a data center to understanding network access control.

About Network Computing Group

Network Computing is the trusted information source which helps 220,000 technology leaders turn business strategy into reality. The editorial team consists of real-world IT veterans who provide objective information and analysis on technologies and solutions that are tested in IT media's only Real-World Labs® -- a setting which mirrors our audience's work environment. Network Computing's critical analysis of market solutions and their impact on an organization is infused in every aspect of the brand, from the award- winning publication.

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:  Ellen Asuncion
            Marketing Manager, Network Computing
            949.223.3622
            easuncion@cmp.com

SOURCE: CMP Technology

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