IDG And InfoPro Launch the Industry Standard in Taiwan; Publication and Companion Web Site Chronicle Taiwan's Growing Internet Economy

Business Wire, April 10, 2001

Business/Technology Editors

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 10, 2001

International Data Group (IDG), the world's leading IT media and information services company, and its Taiwan publishing partner, InfoPro Group, Inc. (8002), today announced the launch of New Economy, the Taiwanese edition of The Industry Standard. A weekly publication, New Economy has an initial circulation of 22,000 copies. The companion web site www.neweconomy.com.tw features a selection of local technology news, interviews with top Internet business executives, and new product launches.

The launch of New Economy brings the total number of IDG titles published by InfoPro (www.idg.com.tw) in Taiwan to five, including Computerworld/Infoworld Taiwan and PC World Taiwan.

"The Industry Standard is a strong global brand and speaks to the needs of technology executives in Taiwan's Internet economy," said Albert Wu, chairman and CEO of Infopro Group, Inc. "With the Taiwanese technology market expected to grow from $4.6 billion in 2000 to $6.8 billion in 2004 (IDC), Taiwan business executives are hungry for in-depth news, information and services about the new economy, which is based on internet and high technology breakthrough. This publication will be a valuable resource, helping them identify new ways to leverage the Internet to accelerate their companies' futures online."

Nienping Chen leads New Economy's seasoned editorial team comprised of 12 experienced journalists. The first issue of New Economy features in-depth interviews with local venture capitalists and uncovers potential sectors worth investing in despite a recessive season. The debut issue features 30 advertisers including IBM, Microsoft, Intel, Compaq, Epson and Trend.

The Industry Standard already launched print and online offerings in Australia, Brazil, Korea, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, and most recently, China. IDG initially launched The Industry Standard in the U.S. in April of 1998. This launch was one of the most successful in magazine history and Time magazine immediately dubbed the publication a "must-read" for Internet business leaders. Since its launch, The Industry Standard expanded its offerings to include weekly email newsletters, an international conference program, events, the Intelligence Store of research reports, recruiting tools and e-business directories.

About International Data Group (IDG)

Headquartered in Boston, International Data Group (IDG) informs more people worldwide about information technology than any other company in the world. With annual revenues of $3.1 billion, IDG is the leading global provider of IT media, research, conferences and events. IDG publishes more than 300 newspapers and magazines and 4,000 book titles in 85 countries, led by the Computerworld/InfoWorld, Macworld, Network World, PC World, CIO, The Industry Standard and For Dummies(R) global product lines. IDG offers online users the largest network of technology-specific sites around the world through IDG.net (www.idg.net), which comprises more than 300 targeted websites in 70 countries. IDG is also a leading producer of 168 computer-related events in 35 countries, and research arm International Data Corporation (IDC) provides computer industry research and analysis through 51 offices in 43 countries worldwide. Company information is available at www.idg.com.