IDG's Technology Pundit Bob Metcalfe Takes Controversial Stand On Key Technology Issues in Newly Published Collection of InfoWorld Columns.Business/Technology Editors BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 23, 2000 "Internet Collapses and Other InfoWorld Punditry" Includes Rebuttals By Nobel Prize Nobel Prize, award given for outstanding achievement in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, peace, or literature. The awards were established by the will of Alfred Nobel, who left a fund to provide annual prizes in the five areas listed above. Winner Arno Penzias, Internet Pioneer Vint Cerf And Others During his 30 years as an outspoken industry pundit An expert or knowledgeable person. From "pandit" in Hindi. See guru. and successful entrepreneur, International Data Group's (IDG IDG International Data Group IDG Integrated Drive Generator IDG Installation Design Guide IDG Internet Discussion Group IDG Inset Dielectric Guide IDG International Dangerous Goods (mail, shipping) ) Bob Metcalfe has taken aggressive, insightful, and often controversial, positions on the technology issues, companies and products shaping the Internet economy The Internet Economy refers to conducting business through markets whose infrastructure is based on the Internet and World-Wide Web. An Internet economy differs from a traditional economy in a number of ways, including: communication, market segmentation, distribution costs, and price. . Based on his world-famous InfoWorld column, "From the Ether," Metcalfe's new book, "Internet Collapses and Other InfoWorld Punditry," will be launched today at IDG's Vortex2000 conference in Laguna Niguel, CA. Inventor of the Ethernet, founder of 3Com and veteran columnist for IDG's InfoWorld, a leading IT newsweekly news·week·ly n. pl. news·week·lies A weekly newsmagazine or newspaper that reports current events. , Metcalfe built a career identifying and offering perspective on some of the most radical technological innovations of the twentieth century. His new book combines some of his most memorable columns including: "The Oh-So-Slow Internet," "Wireless Computing Will Flop...Or Will It?," "Making ISPs Accountable," "Crypto, Privacy and Censorship" and "The Day the Internet Stock Internet stock The equity security of a company engaged primarily in a business associated with the Internet. Also called dot-com. Bubble Bursts." An ideal venue for this launch, Vortex was founded by Metcalfe in 1998, and he continues to be heavily involved in the conference's content, direction and growth as the executive producer. Vortex is produced by IDG Executive Forums. This annual, invitation only conference brings together senior technology executives with entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, investment analysts, government policy makers and press to confront business issues arising from the convergence of the Internet, telephone and television networking technologies. This year, each of the 450 attendees at Vortex will receive a copy of Metcalfe's book and are invited to a book signing. "Vortex is one of the most selective, high-level conferences focused on convergence. This audience of senior-level executives relies on Bob for his views and counsel on the technology issues that are impacting their businesses. He plays a vital role in helping to shape the way these executives perceive, select and implement innovative technologies and business strategies," said Lia Lorenzano, president, IDG Executive Forums. Over the years, Metcalfe has become famous for his predictions - most recently predicting the burst of the Internet stock bubble, Bill Gates (person) Bill Gates - William Henry Gates III, Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft, which he co-founded in 1975 with Paul Allen. In 1994 Gates is a billionaire, worth $9.35b and Microsoft is worth about $27b. passing his CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. title on to another top executive, and the Internet emerging as valuable advertising vehicle. The book's contributing authors, including Nobel Prize winner Arno Penzias, Open Source evangelist Eric Ray and Internet Pioneer Vint Cerf (person) Vint Cerf - (Vinton G. Cerf) The co-inventor with Bob Kahn of the Internet and its base protocol, TCP/IP. Like Jon Postel, he was crucial in the development of many higher-level protocols, and has written several dozen RFCs since the late 1960s. , provide candid rebuttals and insight into Metcalfe's theories. In addition to working on his new book, Metcalfe hosts a weekly webcast, "Live from the Ether," for ITworld.com, IDG's IT problem-solving network(TM), where he addresses current trends and highlights companies and technologies that are changing the face of the Internet Economy. About the Book Internet Collapses And Other InfoWorld Punditry; published by IDG Books Worldwide, Inc. ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m : 0-7645-3503-X; Price: $19.99 US; 324 Pages. To order, please visit www.idgbooks.com or call IDG Books Worldwide customer service at 1-800-434-3422. About the Author As Vice President Technology at the International Data Group (IDG), Bob Metcalfe currently serves on the board of directors and has been a weekly columnist for InfoWorld since 1992. With a rich technology background including MIT MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology , Harvard, and Xerox PARC A common reference to Xerox's famous PARC research and development center before it became a separate subsidiary of Xerox in 2002. See PARC. XEROX PARC - /zee'roks park'/ Xerox Corporation's Palo Alto Research Center. , he invented Ethernet in 1973 and founded 3Com Corporation in 1979. He received numerous prestigious awards for his contributions to technology. His internationally syndicated column is now read by over one half million information technology professionals. About IDG Executive Forums IDG Executive Forums is an information resource company dedicated to serving executives in the technology marketplace. The company provides the industry analysis, information, insights and strategic networking Strategic Networks Strategic Networks play a major role in the overall Strategy Development Process. Strategic Networks need to be developed, managed and measured professionally and are responsible for successful executed strategies and strategic roadmaps. opportunities its customers need to excel in today's fastest-paced global marketplace. Most widely known for producing the industry's premiere executive conferences and newsletters, the company's products include Agenda(R), Demo(R), DemoMobile(R), Vortex(R), Demo Executive Roundtable(R), DemoLetter(R), and Vortex.Net. More information can be found at http://www.idgexecforums.com. About IDG Headquartered in Boston, International Data Group (IDG) informs more than 100 million people worldwide about information technology, more than any other company in the world. With annual revenues of $2.56 billion, IDG is the leading global provider of IT media, research, conferences and expositions. IDG publishes more than 300 newspapers and magazines and 4,000 book titles in 80 countries, led by the Computerworld/ InfoWorld, Macworld, Network World, PC World, CIO CIO: see American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. (Chief Information Officer) The executive officer in charge of information processing in an organization. , Channel World and For Dummies( global product lines. IDG offers online users the largest network of technology-specific sites around the world through IDG.net (http://www.idg.net), which comprises more than 270 targeted Web sites in 70 countries. IDG is also a leading producer of 168 computer-related expositions in 35 countries, and research arm International Data Corporation (IDC) provides computer industry research and analysis through 49 offices in 43 countries worldwide. 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