CMP Technology's Network Computing Announces Second 2007 NAC Forum Successful California Event Replicated on East Coast

PRNewswire-FirstCall
MANHASSET, N.Y.
May 1, 2007

MANHASSET, N.Y., May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CMP Technology's Network Computing, the only technology analysis media brand built for IT Professionals by IT Professionals, today announced that is has launched a follow-up event to the successful inaugural NAC Forum (http://www.nwcnacforum.com/) held in January in San Jose that will bring together the buyers and the solution providers who are defining the future of network access control. Based on the strong vendor interest and outstanding west coast attendance, the second NAC Forum will be held June 19, 2007 in New York City at the St. Regis Hotel. Sponsors include: Bradford Networks, Cisco Systems, ConSentry Networks, Enterasys Secure Networks, ForeScout Technologies, Lockdown Networks, Microsoft, Nevis Networks, Symantec and Vernier Networks.

"Network access control (NAC) has come to the forefront of IT's agenda this year, and we are seeing huge demand from both the public and private sector for information that helps with architectural decisions, planning, TCO and management," says John Siefert, Publisher of Network Computing.

Led by Mike Fratto, Sr. Technology Editor with Network Computing, John O'Leary, Director of Education from the Computer Security Institute, and Art Wittmann, Editor-in-Chief of Network Computing, the NAC Forum addresses issues that stretch from rationalizing a NAC investment to defining the right business approach. Topics include compliance with federal regulations, managing unregistered users on the network and host remediation.

About Network Computing Group

Network Computing is the trusted information source that 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 Network Computing's Real-World LabsĀ®-a setting that 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.

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: Irene McCarty
           Director of Events, CMP Technology
           516.562.7145
           imccarty@cmp.com

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

SOURCE: CMP Technology

CONTACT: Irene McCarty Director of Events, CMP Technology,
+1-516-562-7145, imccarty@cmp.com, or Ellen Asuncion, Marketing Manager,
Network Computing, +1-949-223-3622, easuncion@cmp.com

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