ADVISORY/MediaLive International to Host First Ever Best of NGN Awards at Next Generation Networks Conference, Slated for November 3-7, 2003 in Boston.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

ADVISORY...for Monday (Oct. 6)

Next Generation Networks 2003

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

MediaLive International:

WHAT:       MediaLive International today announced the induction of
            the Best of NGN Awards for the upcoming Next Generation
            Networks (NGN) 2003 conference slated for November 3-7,
            2003, in Boston's Marriott Copley Place.  The Award
            competition is open to all NGN2003 exhibitors, who plan
            to officially launch/ship a new product or service during
            the conference or have done so anytime since November
            2002.  All entries must have a published launch and/or
            shipping date to be eligible for the award.  Core
            technology releases, enhancements and upgrades are
            eligible.

CRITERIA    All award nominations will be based on the following
            criteria:
            --  Launch/shipping date of new product or service falls
                between November 1, 2002 and November 7, 2003
            --  Innovation behind new product/service
            --  Key advantages/features of the product or service
            --  Suggested list price for the product or service

VOTING:     The "Best New Product" and "Best New Service" NGN Awards
            will be given to the exhibitor that receives the most
            attendees' votes during the first two days of the
            conference.  Jerry Goldstone, President of Business
            Communications Review Events for MediaLive International
            Inc., will present the award on Wednesday November 5, 2003
            at the conclusion of that day's exhibition.

ENTRY
DEADLINE:   October 6, 2003

HOW TO
ENTER:      All registered NGN2003 exhibitors, in good standing, can
            download an entry form from the following link
            http://www.bcr.com/ngn/awardsform.asp.  To receive an
            entry form via fax, please contact Joanne Bonaminio at
            630-986-1432, ext. 304.

About Next Generation Networks (NGN):

Next Generation Networks is produced by MediaLive International, Inc., publisher of Business Communications Review, the trusted journal of network managers for more than 30 years. Business Communications Review is the magazine that networking professionals count on to provide them with accurate, unbiased analysis of industry trends. MediaLive International also is a provider of networking seminars and hands-on training with an extensive curriculum of more than 60 courses. MediaLive International is also the producer of the NGN Ventures, VoiceCon, and NGN conferences and exhibitions.

About MediaLive International, Inc.

MediaLive International produces information technology tradeshows and conferences. MediaLive International's products range from the IT industry's largest exhibitions such as COMDEX and NetWorld+Interop to highly focused events featuring renowned educational programs, customs seminars and specialized vendor marketing programs. For more information about MediaLive International, visit www.medialiveintl.com.

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