Computer Weekly Announced as Official Media Partner for 360°IT

Published 20th January 2010


London, 19th January 2010 : Reed Exhibitions is excited to unveil Computer Weekly as its official media partner for 360°IT - The IT Infrastructure Event, which will take place on 22nd - 23rd September 2010 at Earls Court, London. In addition to offering exhibitors the opportunity of co-branding with an industry leader in independent and authoritative business and technology journalism, the unique collaboration will provide the event, and exhibitors alike, with invaluable exposure ahead of the doors opening.

Working in partnership, Reed Exhibitions and Computer Weekly are planning a number of initiatives to raise the profile of 360°IT, such as a dedicated 360°IT blog including regular contributions from Computer Weekly journalists, regular email updates, videos, podcasts and interviews

Ahead of the event, Computer Weekly is planning coverage of the key event topics and will be working with the leading speakers to develop content. An official show preview will be available online via its web site www.computerweekly.com, in the lead up to the September event, and key speakers will be featured in the magazine discussing the topics to be covered at the event

Chairing many of the Keynote sessions during the event will be Editor in Chief of Computer Weekly, Bryan Glick. In addition, there will be a Computer Weekly 500 Club stream within the 360°IT Keynote programme, a CW500 Club Breakfast briefing on the first morning and all 360°IT Keynote Speakers will be extended an invitation to attend a meeting of the CW500 club – running since 1993, it is hugely successful high-level networking events for CIOs and IT directors.

Bryan Glick, Editor in Chief of Computer Weekly said, “IT leaders are constantly looking for expert advice on best practice IT, and the 360°IT event promises to be a valulable source of such information. I’m delighted that Computer Weekly and its readers will be able to benefit from the great content that will be produced during and in advance of 360°IT.”

Natalie Booth, Event Director of 360°IT said, “We are delighted to be working closely with such a recognised and highly regarded media partner – endorsement indeed for our latest venture. We believe this partnership will be extremely beneficial to exhibitors, the audience and speakers and trust this unique collaboration will help us deliver the right audience to the event in significant numbers which will contribute greatly to the success of our event. We are looking forward to opening the doors on what is shaping up to be a vibrant exhibition this first year.”

360°IT is the UK’s ultimate event that addresses the needs of IT Professionals responsible for the management and development of flexible, secure and dynamic IT infrastructures that deliver competitive advantage and enhance business value. It will provide exhibitors the fastest route to market and is the perfect promotional platform, with a captive audience who has immediate purchasing requirements across the IT infrastructure. The show reflects the changes that have occurred in the IT sector and will provide an essential road map of current and emerging technologies, including Storage, Security, Network & Communications, Virtualization, Data Centres, Applications, Enterprise 2.0, Information Management, Cloud Computing & SaaS, Business Continuity, and Risk & Compliance.


For more on 360°IT – The IT Infrastructure Event: http://www.360itevent.com or to book a stand contact the 360°IT Sales Team on +44 (0)20 8910 7966/7920 or email Tony Moyo (tony.moyo@reedexpo.co.uk) or Jonathan Ouko (jonathan.ouko@reedexpo.co.uk).

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About 360°IT - The IT Infrastructure Event

360°IT is the event dedicated to the IT community addressing the needs of IT professionals responsible for the management and development of a flexible, secure and dynamic IT infrastructure.

With high level strategic content, product demonstrations and technical workshops, 360°IT will provide an essential road map of current and emerging technologies to deliver end to end solutions.

360°IT will facilitate vendor and end user collaboration to create the IT infrastructure necessary to achieve key business objectives - improving service, reducing cost and managing risk whilst gaining competitive advantage and growth.


About Computer Weekly

Computer Weekly is the leading provider of news, analysis, opinion, information and services for the UK IT community.
On the web, in print and through face-to-face events, Computer Weekly aims to help senior IT professionals to:
• Make better IT strategy and technology purchasing decisions;
• Improve their knowledge and skills, and develop their careers;
• Connect with the people and information they need to be successful in their jobs.
Computer Weekly is a high-profile advocate for UK IT professionals and the role of technology in improving organisations in all sectors of business and public life.

About the CW500 Club
The CW500 club is an exclusive, invitation-only group of the most influential IT leaders and technology experts in the UK. CW500 members meet on a monthly basis to share best practice and discuss their experiences of the latest tools and technologies, and to enjoy the opportunity to network with their peers in a relaxed and confidential environment. The CW500 Advisory Panel ensures that the club continues to meet the demanding needs of the most important individuals in the UK IT community.


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