Cygnus Business Media and Infinity Expo Group Launch Security & Systems Solutions Expo; Major Annual Security Industry Event to Be Held June 2004 in New York City.

Business Editors

WESTPORT, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 2003

Cygnus Business Media, a leading diversified business-to-business media company, and Infinity Expo Group announced today the launch of Security & Systems Solutions Expo, June 2-3, 2004 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. With the support of the Cygnus Security Group, the Expo will serve as the premier showcase for security-related products and services, focusing exclusively on the business and product needs of security dealers, installers and system integrators.

"The residential and commercial security market is one of the fastest growing industries, with spending projected to reach the hundred billion dollar mark by the end of 2003," says Cygnus Expositions President Jeff Price. "The New York area has the largest concentration of security dealers and locksmiths in the country, and this Expo will provide a valuable educational experience and expansive showcase of the latest products, technology and services for these core groups, focusing on their individual needs."

Spending in the security industry is expected to grow at an estimated 9.4% per year, as companies begin to utilize more high-end technology for both residential and commercial security. The Security & Systems Solutions Expo will focus on technology areas such as CCTV, electronic access control, alarm systems, perimeter protection, video systems & surveillance, systems monitoring, identification products and professional security services. Vendors will benefit from the unique, hassle-free exhibit packages being offered, helping to control costs and maximize ROI.

The event will host the security market's only hands-on, full functioning LAB environment on the exhibit floor. This will attract the most active security dealers, installers, security consultants, engineers, locksmiths, integrators and low voltage contractors in the NY Metro area and beyond. A comprehensive, 2-day conference program has been designed to address the specific needs of a security dealer doing business in today's ever-changing marketplace.

"Cygnus Business Media provides a strong platform to promote and market the Expo with access to the security industry's top media online and in print," says Mark LoGiurato, President of Infinity Expo Group. "Our experience in producing events, in addition to their market expertise and reach, will easily establish the Security & Systems Solutions Expo as a leading marketplace."

The Cygnus Security Group reaches over 175,000 of the industry's key decision-makers on a continual basis throughout the year. "Our group represents over 70 years experience in the security market, and with the industry's leading publications, we have the ability to provide the resources to educate the market," says Joanne Lazar, Publishing Director of the Cygnus Security Group.

The Security & Systems Solutions Expo is scheduled for June 2-3, 2004 and is sponsored by the Cygnus Security Group of industry leading publications, including Security Dealer, Locksmith Ledger, Security Technology & Design and Advanced Imaging, along with SIMON-Net.com. To learn more about the event, visit SecurityExpoNewYork.com. For information on exhibiting, contact Nancy Jo Wiggin at [e-mail] or call [phone] x102. For speaking opportunities, contact Joanne Lazar at [e-mail] or call [phone] x396.

Cygnus Business Media publishes 80 business-to-business media products including trade magazines, directories and card decks, and produces 47 trade shows within 15 major markets. The company is made up of four distinct divisions - Cygnus Publishing, Cygnus Expositions, Cygnus Custom Marketing and Cygnus Interactive - with a portfolio of over 200 separate media products reaching five million professionals annually. Its custom marketing opportunities have been instrumental in building strong brands within competitive marketplaces while its Interactive division's Web sites together attained over 90 million page views in 2002 attracting nearly one million unique visitors. For more information about Cygnus Business Media, log onto Cygnusb2b.com.

Infinity Expo Group is a full service, privately held exhibition management company producing events in partnership with publishers, associations and entrepreneurs. For more information about Infinity Expo, log on to www.infinityexpo.com.