Windows IT Pro and Microsoft Exchange Connections Premiere Fall Conference

Business Wire, Sept 28, 2004

LOVELAND, Colo. -- Speaker Roster Features Industry Experts Mark Minasi, Mark Russinovich, Steve Riley and Tony Redmond.

Windows IT Pro (http://www.windowsitpro.com), a Penton Media (OTCBB: PTON) property has announced support from more than 37 sponsors and exhibitors for its upcoming fall Windows IT Pro and Microsoft Exchange Connections event, to take place in just 32 days (October 24-27,2004) at the Hyatt Grand Cypress in Orlando, FL.

Participating sponsors and exhibitors include leading providers for Windows and Exchange focused technology, all dedicated to advancing technology initiatives and standards in the workplace. The four-day event will present the latest in Exchange and Windows technologies, and feature world-renowned experts from Microsoft and Windows IT Pro.

"Already more than 600 paid conference attendees have already signed up to see a variety of new and innovative solutions designed to help Exchange administrators and IT pros manage their network environments more effectively," said Kim Paulsen, publisher of Windows IT Pro. "Sponsors and exhibitors will provide information about their advanced solutions through interactive discussions and product presentations and demonstrations."

This conference is the only major Exchange Conference this year, so attendees and vendors are signing up for this exclusive opportunity to come together to discuss the future of Exchange technologies.

Sponsors and exhibitors committed to the event include:

Active Voice                            Microsoft
Appforge                                Messageware Inc.
CanyonBridge                            Microsoft
Captaris                                Mimosa, Inc.
C2C Systems                             MR&D
Cemaphore Systems                       Network Engines
CMD Solutions                           NSI Software
CommVault Systems                       Quest Software
Computer Mail Services                  Sherpa Software
Dantz Development                       Simpler-Webb
Element K                               Storactive
Elxevier/Digital Press                  Sunbelt Sotftware
Falconstor Software                     SurfControl
Fenestrae                               Sybari
GFI                                     Symantec Enterprise Admin
Goexchange                              Wingra Technologies
HP                                      Winternals
ILumin Software Services                Wise Solutions
IronPort Systems

The conference will offer attendees exclusive access to Microsoft and Windows IT Pro experts. Exchange administrators and IT pros will learn from industry authorities such as Mark Minasi, Steve Riley, David Thompson, Robbie Allen, Peter Costantini, Tony Redmond and more.

Attendees will have exclusive personal access to industry speakers through special events including the special Hands-On Workshops in which industry gurus help Exchange administrators and IT professionals identify, diagnose, and resolve infrastructure issues. This conference will also serve as the forum where Microsoft's Steve Riley recognizes Quest Software as the 2004 Global Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Partner of the Year and Winning Customers in the category of Windows NT4 Migration Solution.

For more information or to register today, go to: www.WinConnections.com or call 800-505-1201.

About Windows IT Pro

First published in 1995, Windows IT Pro is the editorial leader in its field. Since its inception it has grown into an information network that includes the magazine, three print newsletters, 12 direct-request email newsletters, Web sites and in-person events such as Web seminars, road shows, trade shows and conferences. The magazine has a paid subscription base of 102,000; more than 2.3 million IT professionals are reached through the Windows IT Pro network every month. The magazine is published in 13 languages and has an international reach into 160 countries.

About Penton Media

Penton Media (www.penton.com) is a diversified business-to-business media company that provides high-quality content and integrated marketing solutions to the following industries: business technology/enterprise IT; aviation; design/engineering; electronics; food/retail; government/compliance; leisure/hospitality; manufacturing; mechanical systems/construction; health/nutrition and natural and organic products; and supply chain. Founded in 1892, Penton produces market-focused magazines, trade shows, conferences and online media, and provides a broad range of custom media and direct marketing solutions for business-to-business customers worldwide.

For more information visit www.windowsITPro.com or www.penton.com.