InfoWorld Opens Registration for Virtualization Executive Forum

Business Wire, July 19, 2007

InfoWorld's Virtualization Executive Forum Returns to New York September 24-25, 2007 with a Focus on Mastering Virtualization from the Datacenter to the Desktop

SAN FRANCISCO -- IDG's InfoWorld, the leading integrated media brand for IT solutions management, today announced plans for its fourth Virtualization Executive Forum, taking place September 24-25, 2007 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City. InfoWorld has previously hosted two executive-level events and one government-focused event offering real-world guidance for implementing an enterprise-wide virtualization strategy. Passes to attend the Virtualization Executive Forum are priced at $1,295, with credential and early registration discounts available. Members of the press using promotional code VIRTPRESS are eligible for complimentary registration. For more details and to register, visit: http://VirtExecForum.com.

"At Virtualization Executive Forum, you'll hear first-hand from IT executives at companies that are implementing these technologies across the spectrum," said Doug Dineley, InfoWorld's executive editor and content chair for the event. "The event will allow open discussions on the benefits and challenges for both administrators and end users of weaving virtualization into your IT infrastructure."

September's agenda features more interactive sessions in both the deep-dive Technical Track and Case Studies Track where IT experts will share their experiences with server virtualization, storage virtualization, file virtualization, desktop virtualization and application virtualization, then open up the discussion to the audience. Expert panel discussions will cover topics including virtual server security, open source virtualization and greener IT technologies. Plus, keynote presentations by top industry analysts and IT practitioners including USinternetworking CTO Toby Ford will outline the potential pitfalls of converting an entire organization to a virtualized infrastructure, innovative uses of virtualization and important virtualization technology trends. The preliminary lineup of topics for September is now available online at: http://VirtExecForum.com.

Past Virtualization forum speakers have included Credit Suisse's managing director and head of global IT R&D, Wachovia's head of utility product management, Bank of America's VP of global trading infrastructure, Brigham Young University's CIO, T-Systems North America's director of solution design, Amerisure Mutual Insurance Co.'s enterprise architect, ABM Industries' director of IT infrastructure, Russell Investment Group's senior technology consultant, the IRS' IT specialist and Kane County, IL's CTO. Sponsors for the fourth Virtualization event include top vendors driving enterprise virtualization: VMware (Diamond sponsor), PlateSpin (Platinum sponsor), DataSynapse, Novell and Microsoft Corp., Red Hat and Sentillion (Gold sponsors).

About InfoWorld Media Group

InfoWorld Media Group helps IT solutions management choose the right technology, within the context of a cohesive strategy, for maximum business impact at their organizations. Rather than merely covering the enterprise technology market, InfoWorld identifies and promotes emerging technology segments that add unique value for the organizations that implement them, as well as the vendors that provide those solutions. Using an integrated communications approach including online, events, social media, research, and 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 http://www.infoworld.com.

About International Data Group (IDG)

International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology media, events, and research company. IDG's online network includes more than 450 web sites spanning business technology, consumer technology, digital entertainment and video games worldwide. IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers in 85 countries including CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Macworld, Network World, and PC World. IDG's lead-generation service, IDG Connect, matches technology companies with an audience of engaged, high-quality IT professionals, influencers, and decision makers.

IDG is a leading producer of more than 750 technology-related events including Macworld Conference & Expo, LinuxWorld Conference & Expo, Entertainment for All Expo (E for All), DEMO, and IDC Directions. IDC, a subsidiary of IDG, is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events. Over 900 IDC analysts in more than 90 countries provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends.

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