Network
World Searches for "Network IT Entrepreneur"
Contest
to Recognize Innovative Ideas Among Network IT Professionals
April 19, 2004 – Southborough, MA – Network World, Inc., the leading network media company, today announced, "Who Wants to Be an Entrepreneur?", a contest aimed at network IT professionals. Developed by Network World in conjunction with Commonwealth Capital, a venture capital firm in Wellesley, Mass., the contest is sponsored by Qwest Communications, famaPR of Cambridge, Mass., and the law firm of Testa, Hurwitz & Thibeault, LLP.
"The idea behind the contest is to reach the professionals that work with technology and see the need firsthand for new products and services," said Bob Brown, Network World executive editor of news and creator of the contest. The criteria for selecting a winner will be based on originality, value and relevance to the network IT industry.
Readers will have four weeks to work up their ideas for submission by May 17 to a panel of seven judges that includes North Bridge Venture Partners, Sigma Partners, GoldWire Technology, Testa, Hurwitz & Thibeault, LLP, Commonwealth Capital, and Network World.
Three to five finalists will present their ideas to the judges in a live format and Network World will award one contestant the title of "Network IT Entrepreneur" on June 21. The winner will receive a cache of prizes ranging from exposure with a venture capital firm, $30,000 in cash and paid-in-kind professional services, coverage in Network World and on Network World Fusion (www.nwfusion.com), and the opportunity to rub elbows with other entrepreneurs at Network World's DEMO conference in Scottsdale, Arizona.
For more information about Network World's "Who Wants to be an Entrepreneur" contest, visit http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/entrepreneur.html. Sponsorships are still available. Contact Carol Lasker, vice president and associate publisher, at (800) 622-1108 or clasker@nww.com.
About Network World
Network World, Inc., the Leader in Network Knowledge, empowers Network
IT Executives through education, information and community. Network World,
an IDG company, is the leading provider of news, analysis, reviews, events
and education on information technology. Network World publishes the leading
newsweekly, Network World, hosts the most active online community,
Network World Fusion (www.nwfusion.com),
and produces educational seminars and events worldwide. Network World's
portfolio of strategic marketing programs provides marketing and agency
professionals with the tools to generate high-quality leads, optimize
marketing campaigns, and create new revenue opportunities.
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, 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®, Macworld
Conference &
Expo®, COMNET® Conference & Expo, DEMO, and IDC Directions.
IDC provides global market research and advice through offices in 50 countries.
Company information is available at www.idg.com.
TerryAnn Croci
Sr. Director of Marketing
Network World, Inc.
Phone: (508) 490-6420
Fax: (508) 490-6417
tcroci@nww.com
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