:: Corporate Underwriters
        :: Headline Sponsors
        :: Hospitality Sponsors
        :: Collaborative Technology Sponsors
 
 
Corporate Underwriters
 
A subsidiary of UK-based United Business Media (formerly United News & Media), CMP Media is one of the world's top technology publishers. Its stable of offerings includes controlled-circulation magazines distributed free ("CRN") and subscription-based ("InformationWeek"). The company is active online through its CMP Web sites, which offer Web versions of its print publications and portals such as ChannelWeb (for computer resellers and VARs) and TechWeb (technology news). CMP also offers hardware and software testing services, events and forums hosting, custom research and consulting, mailing list services, and custom publishing. www.cmp.com
 
 
The Economist is a weekly independent global news and business publication offering concise reporting, analysis and opinion on world politics, business, finance, technology and the arts. Founded in 1843, The Economist is one of the world's most influential publications with a global circulation of over one million copies in more than 180 countries, concentrated in North America, Europe and Asia/Pacific. For more information go to www.economist.com.
 
 
 
 
Headline Sponsors
 

 

Akamai® is the leading global service provider for accelerating content and business processes online. More than 1,300 organizations have formed trusted relationships with Akamai, improving their revenue and reducing costs by maximizing the performance of their online businesses. Leveraging the Akamai EdgePlatform, these organizations gain business advantage today, and have the foundation for the emerging Web solutions of tomorrow. Akamai is "The Trusted Choice for Online Business." For more information, visit www.akamai.com.
 
 
Biz360's market intelligence solutions provide real-time insight to Global 2000 and government decision-makers, so they can take action to shape the market and improve their competitive position. Their flagship offering, Market360, continuously analyzes global news and information aggregated across print, broadcast and online sources, including blogs and stock message boards, to deliver real-time intelligence. Industry leaders use Market360 to evaluate market sentiment, respond to competitive threats, monitor trends and issues and measure marketing performance. Clients include AstraZeneca, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, PacifiCare Health Systems, Sun Microsystems, VeriSign, Verizon Services Group and Xerox. Biz360 is a privately held company located in San Mateo, CA, and is funded by Foundation Capital, Granite Ventures, BA Ventures and Adobe Ventures. Biz360 can be reached at 866.424.9360 or www.biz360.com.
 
 
Symantec is the world leader in providing solutions to help individuals and enterprises assure the security, availability, and integrity of their information. Headquartered in Cupertino, Calif., Symantec has operations in more than 40 countries. More information is available at www.symantec.com.
 
 
 
Hospitality Sponsors
 

At RedEnvelope, gift giving is our passion. We believe finding and giving a spectacular gift is one of life’s pleasures. With this in mind, we’ve developed a collection of unique gifts and services designed to make gift giving a rewarding experience. Whether it’s a gesture of everyday appreciation, a business gift for a discerning client or the recognition of a special celebration, our goal is to make it easy to be a great gift giver. www.redenvelope.com

 
 

Austin, Texas-based SicolaMartin is one of the top technology advertising and marketing firms in the United States. The agency forges technology literacy, marketing depth and creative finesse to elevate client brands and increase go-to-market effectiveness. SicolaMartin works closely with its client partners to combine marketing, design, advertising, media, direct marketing, e-marketing and interactive disciplines into fully integrated campaigns. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Young & Rubicam Brands, SicolaMartin has over 20 years of technology-focused experience serving clients from start-ups to global brands such as AMD, BMC Software, JBoss, Quark, Seagate, Sybase and Trilogy. www.sicolamartin.com

 
 
A bimonthly supplement to The Deal, plus a daily news Web site, blog and e-newsletter, Tech Confidential is edited for senior corporate executives and the venture capital and entrepreneurial community that fuels emerging technology. Tech Confidential brings unique perspective to these business leaders by exploring the complexities of technology's impact on business and financial strategies. www.techconfidential.com
 
 
USA TODAY is the nation's top-selling newspaper. It is published via satellite at 36 locations in the USA and at four sites abroad. With a total average daily circulation of 2.3 million, USA TODAY is available worldwide. USA TODAY is published by Gannett Co. Inc. (NYSE: GCI). www.usatoday.com
 
 
Thousands of web-smart organizations worldwide, including more than half of the Fortune and Global 500, rely on WebTrends to improve their web site conversions and optimize their marketing performance for maximum return on investment. As the worldwide market leader for web analytics, WebTrends has become the trusted standard not only for award-winning technology, but also for a full range of consulting services and unmatched industry expertise. By delivering accurate and actionable metrics through both on-demand and software options, WebTrends ensures that its customers are positioned for both immediate and long-term success with a solution that can adapt to ever-changing business and technical requirements. For more information, visit www.WebTrends.com.
 
 
 
Collaborative Technology Sponsors
 

Alliance Tech is a leading provider of hosted Event Data Management (EDM) solutions that deliver process automation, data capture, data aggregation and reporting to the meetings, conference and events industry. Alliance Tech’s software solutions provide organizations marketing performance measurements (MPM) to electronically measure overall event effectiveness, understand attendee behavior and deliver more qualified electronic leads before, during and after an event. Customers include IBM, SAS Institute, Dell, Cisco, Friedman, Billings & Ramsey (FBR) and Redken. Alliance Tech is a privately held company located in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit www.alliancetech.com.

 
 

Alliant Event Services is a full-service nationwide audio-visual provider for a wide array of events and industries. Alliant provides quality, professionalism, and experience in the field of audio-visual rental and production. Since 1984, Alliant has provided small- and large-scale event planning, management, and design. For more information visit www.alliantevents.com.

 
 

Cornerstone is a state-of-the-art, full-service audio visual company that leads the industry in event technology and production. Cornerstone consistently offers superior service, accompanied by highly trained technicians and cutting-edge audio visual equipment. Cornerstone consistently takes the necessary steps to provide solutions that insure that your shows’ success is second to none. Cornerstone also employs a full-time staff of audio, video, lighting, graphics, and engineering professionals. Cornerstone owns and operates a complete transportation department and insures that your event technology is delivered on time and in pristine condition. Cornerstone is part of your event every step of the way. They are “your event technology experts”. www.cornerstoneav.com

 
 
Leverage Software is the innovator and architect of Active Relationship Networks (ARN), hosted applications that empower performance-driven marketers to cultivate and catalyze their customer constituencies to accelerate sales cycles, maximize loyalty and grow key accounts. Companies from start-ups to the Global 2000 use Leverage applications powered by Relationship Intelligence™ to dramatically improve marketing and sales effectiveness by combining strategic analysis with tactical information to gain new levels of intimacy, visibility and control within their customer, prospect and referral networks. www.leveragesoftware.com
 
 

Miner Productions has 30 years of combined expertise in creating and executing unforgettable events and communication tools for their clients -- whether next door or around the globe. Miner Productions offers creative solutions using staging, media, entertainment, and graphic arts to solve corporate communication challenges. Their expertise extends out onto the stage, including sales and marketing meetings to product launches, down the highway with user conferences and road shows, and across the tradeshow floor to anywhere and everywhere clients want to reach their audience. When it comes to communications - Miner Productions delivers Major Results. www.minerpro.com

 
 

Royal Impressions provides personalized and customized marketing services to industry leading companies that rely on our knowledge and expertise to create and deliver high-ROI marketing campaigns across print, email and the Web. Royal Impressions supports clients from initial concept and strategic development through program execution and measurement, with services that include data-driven marketing programs; one-to-one Customer Relationship Marketing; Web-to-Customized print solutions; advanced digital printing; and creative development. For more information, visit www.royaliImpressions.com

 
 

US Exhibits has continued to lead the Tradeshow industry in the Silicon Valley and San Francisco for over a decade. Today, US Exhibits offers their own lines of award winning products for trade shows, retail, and graphics. www.usexhibits.com

 
 
 
 
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