Advanstar Announces Frontline 2004 Results.

CHICAGO -- Largest Auto-ID and Supply Chain Event Draws International Audience to Meet with Leading Technology Suppliers and Industry Visionaries

Advanstar Technology Group, a division of Advanstar Communications, Inc., today announced results of its Frontline Solutions 2004 Conference & Expo, held September 13-15. The event drew more than 6,436 registrants, 150 leading technology and solution providers, as well as a roster of 116 renowned Auto-ID, RFID, mobility and supply chain authorities. Frontline, which took place at the Navy Pier in Chicago, drew attendees from all over the world to experience insightful keynotes, general sessions, and conference sessions addressing real-world examples and case studies, best practices, standards, and compliance issues.

"Frontline 2004 was a tremendous success due to the great line up of speakers, general session panelists, technology vendors, and our industry partners," said Kerry Gumas, vice president of Advanstar's Technology Group. "We exceeded our objectives for this year's event and are extremely pleased with the results, which delivered an unrivaled platform for attendees and exhibitors to form invaluable business connections. We look forward to an even more successful show next year in Chicago."

"Our entire experience at the Frontline Solutions Conference & Expo has been outstanding," said Dennis Flanagan, national sales manager of Gulton. "The amount of business that takes place on the show floor is incredible. We have established worldwide relationships that we would not have made without being here."

Keynote Presentations, General Sessions, and Conference Sessions

Frontline 2004, co-produced with AIM Global and Convene, Inc., offered attendees three days packed with unbiased education through real-world examples of current supply chain issues, trends, and standards. Keynote discussions focused on the next generation of computing and RFID technology as the hot, new topic with a strong and promising future. Byron L. Dorgan, U.S. Senator, and Kevin Ashton, co-founder of the MIT Auto-ID Center, kicked off the event on Monday as the opening-day keynote speakers. Dr. Sanjay Sarma, co-founder of the MIT Auto-ID Center, kicked off the second day of the event with his keynote presentation.

On Tuesday, September 14, Edward Zeng, CEO and founder of Sparkice, Inc., delivered a presentation on "Automatic Identification and Data Capture in China: An Update from the World's Fastest Growing Economy." During this general session, Zeng announced a new global RFID standard proposed by China.

In addition, many exhibitors utilized Frontline 2004 as a platform to launch innovative new products and services including: ADT Security Services, Checkpoint Systems, Citadel, Cognex, Data Limited, DATAMAX, Glacier Computer, GlobeRanger, Intermec, LXE, Northern Apex, Psion Teklogix, RFSAW, SEEBURGER, Symagery, and Wavelink.

Attendees Confirm: Frontline Solutions Conference & Expo was a

Complete Success

"The keynote and conference speakers were extremely informative and noteworthy, addressing very real and very current concerns of the industry," said Matt Mullins, project manager for the US Naval Supply Systems Command.

"Frontline 2004 was a huge success for us, providing a constant flow of traffic at our booth," said Leah McLean, marketing and communications manager for WJ Communications. "We experienced numerous amounts of strong leads throughout the event and look forward to returning in 2005."

"Thank you for putting together such an excellent event," said Keith Reinhart of Venture Development Corporation. "The conference sessions were particularly interesting since we closely follow the RFID market."

Frontline 2005 will take place in Chicago on September 27-29, 2005, at the Navy Pier Convention Center.

About Advanstar Communications, Inc.

Advanstar Communications, Inc. is a worldwide business information company serving specialized markets with high quality information resources and integrated marketing solutions. Advanstar publishes 92 business magazines and directories, 79 exhibitions and conferences, numerous Web sites, and a wide range of direct marketing, database and reference products and services. Advanstar serves targeted market sectors in such industries as art, automotive, beauty, collaboration/e-learning, CRM/call center, digital media, entertainment/marketing, fashion & apparel, healthcare, internet/e-business, manufacturing and processing, pharmaceutical, power sports, science, telecommunications, and travel/hospitality. The Company has more than 1,300 employees and currently operates from multiple offices in North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. For more information on Advanstar Communications, visit www.advanstar.com.

About AIM Global

AIM Global is the association for and worldwide authority on automatic identification, data collection and networking in a mobile environment. AIM members are providers and users of technologies, systems and services that capture, manage and integrate accurate data into larger information management systems. As a not-for-profit industry organization, AIM's mission is to stimulate the understanding, adoption and use of AIM technology by providing timely, unbiased and commercial-free news and information.

For more information, contact the AIM office at 724-934-4470. For direct online access to identification and mobility information or additional support, visit the AIM Web site at www.aimglobal.org or www.rfid.org.

About Convene, Inc.

Convene, Inc.'s mission is to create a forum where end-users and technology companies can access the world's leading experts in Auto-ID/RFID. Dedicated to excellence in RFID/Auto-ID training and education, Convene Inc. serves as a link between those seeking knowledge and those best poised to educate on the present and future of the technology.

You can contact Convene Inc. at 617-916-5383 or at [e-mail], and learn more about the company at www.convene-inc.com.