IDG's InfoWorld Continues to Attract Top Vendors Driving the Future of Service-Oriented Architecture with SOA Executive Forum Series; Response Underscores Strong Market Demand Among IT Solutions Management

Business Wire, Feb 15, 2006

SAN FRANCISCO -- IDG's InfoWorld, the leading integrated media brand for strategic technology decision-makers, today announced key sponsors for the next SOA Executive Forum. InfoWorld's fourth SOA Executive Forum event takes place on March 16th at the Hotel Nikko in San Francisco, CA. BEA Systems is the cornerstone sponsor. HP, IBM, Microsoft and Sun Microsystems are platinum sponsors. Gold-level sponsors include ActiveGrid, Cisco Systems, Infravio, and Sonic Software. InfoWorld's success follows several highly regarded and well-attended events in 2005. More information about SOA Executive Forum and the event sponsors is available at: http://www.infoworld.com/event/soa/march/sponsors.html.> InfoWorld's integrated sponsorship packages help SOA Executive Forum vendor partners market their solutions to senior technology and business decision-makers using a cross-media approach including face-to-face, online, and print media offerings. All levels of sponsorship include branding and networking at the March event, participation in an online "Spotlight" focused on SOA (Webcasts, white papers, news about SOA), print advertising promoting their solutions in InfoWorld's weekly publication, as well as prominent mention in direct-response programs promoting the event.

"SOA Executive Forum is the definitive event for connecting IT and business leaders driving SOA at their organizations with key vendor partners," said Jill Martay, InfoWorld's Director of Events. "Within one year, InfoWorld helped champion and define an emerging segment -- SOA -- that continues to expand throughout 2006 and beyond. As traditional technology categories expand and diversify, InfoWorld will continue to innovate across additional and emerging topic areas, using a cross-media approach that includes events, online, and print."

About SOA Executive Forum

InfoWorld's SOA Executive Forum events provide an arena for peers and industry experts to come together and develop informed strategies that ensure successful SOA implementations. The SOA model represents the biggest change in enterprise IT since the Internet. A winning SOA strategy, resulting in cost savings and a highly flexible application infrastructure, hinges on reliable information from leading technologists and early adopters who have already begun to reap the benefits. When applications are treated as services, a transformation in technical approach, IT workflow, and business planning is required. Cost to attend InfoWorld's SOA Executive Forum is $1,095, with InfoWorld subscriber and other discounts available. Visit www.soaexecutiveforum.com for more information.

About InfoWorld Media Group

InfoWorld Media Group helps IT solutions management connect technology and business strategy for maximum impact at their organizations. Through integrated channels including online, events, demand generation and a weekly print magazine, InfoWorld reaches the most influential senior-level decision makers -- those who drive their enterprises' strategies and technology purchases. Powered by a continued investment in an independent Test Center, InfoWorld analysts and editors provide both hands-on analysis and evaluation, as well as expert commentary on issues surrounding emerging technologies and products. Visit InfoWorld at www.InfoWorld.com.

About IDG

International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology media, research, and event company. A privately-held company, IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers including Bio-IT World, CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Macworld, Network World, and PC World. The company features the largest network of technology-specific Web sites with more than 400 around the world. IDG is also a leading producer of more than 170 computer-related events worldwide including LinuxWorld Conference & Expo(R), Macworld Conference & Expo(R), DEMO(R), and IDC Directions. IDC provides global market research and advice through offices in 50 countries. Company information is available at www.idg.com.

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