IDG World Expo Announces Positive Audit and Independent Research Study Results for LinuxWorld and Next Generation Data Center.Attendee feedback confirms high level of satisfaction in LinuxWorld and the launch of NGDC NGDC National Geophysical Data Center NGDC Natural Gas Distribution Company FRAMINGHAM, Mass. -- 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) World Expo today announced results from a post-show audit and independent research study conducted for LinuxWorld[R] and Next Generation Data Center[TM] Conference & Expo (NGDC[TM]). The results confirmed an increase in attendance over the 2006 LinuxWorld event, as well as an increase in the overall quality of attendees. The independent survey also validated the launch, and co-location of, NGDC at LinuxWorld, with more than 60 percent of attendees indicating a high level of satisfaction and value coming out of this inaugural event. Event organizers also announced that several bellwether Bellwether A leading indicator of trends. Notes: A bellwether stock is a stock that is used to gauge the performance of the market in general. General Motors was an example of a bellwether stock, hence the saying "What's good for GM is good for America. companies, including Access, Intel and IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) , have already committed to participate next year, leaving both events well poised for 2008. Next year's LinuxWorld Conference & Expo[R] and Next Generation Data Center Conference & Expo are scheduled to take place August 4-7, 2008 at the Moscone Center The Moscone Center is San Francisco, California's largest convention and exhibition complex. The complex consists of two main underground halls underneath Yerba Buena Gardens, Moscone North and Moscone South, as well the three-level Moscone West exhibition hall across 4th Street. . According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the recently completed audit by BPA Worldwide BPA Worldwide audits the circulation of primarily business-to-business publications. It also provides audit services for consumer magazines, newspapers, Web sites, events, email newsletters, digital magazines and other advertiser-supported media produced by its members. , the combined events drew a total of 10,228 attendees. Additionally, the attendee survey results, conducted by Exhibit Surveys, Inc., confirmed an increase in the quality of attendee based on the following data: * The average attendee purchasing budget jumped from $7.3 million in 2006 to $12.8 million in 2007 * Attendees from companies with over 5,000 employees increased from 20 percent in 2006 to 34 percent in 2007 * Top level executives from VP's to CEO's increased from 16 percent to 19 percent "One indicator of the strength of LinuxWorld is the continued strong showing of repeat and regular attendees. But what is really exciting is that 44 percent of this year's attendees were there for the first time," said Melinda Kendall, General Manager, LinuxWorld and NGDC. "When you couple that with the fact that for half of our attendees, this was the only event they attended in 2007, it's clear that this is the place to be for Linux and data center vendors trying to reach new buyers. Our exhibitors understand this, with 90 percent reporting they plan to come back in 2008." Attendees also expressed that the co-location of the events enhanced their experience and more than 70 percent plan to return next year to see new products, keep up to date on general industry trends and issues, and receive technical education. "LinuxWorld provided a great opportunity for IBM to discuss the latest announcements around our Project Big Green Linux, open collaboration client solution and WebSphere CE with a broad Linux and open source community," said Inna Kuznetsova, Director, IBM Linux Strategy. "IBM's support for LinuxWorld is a part of our long-time commitment to Linux and I am looking forward to next years' event." "The Storage Networking Industry Association An association of producers and consumers of storage networking products, whose goal is to further storage networking technology and applications. The Storage Networking Industry Association, or SNIA (SNIA (Storage Networking Industry Association, San Francisco, CA, www.snia.org) An organization devoted to the advancement of mission critical storage systems. Founded in 1997, its goal is to determine the standards that must be developed to allow hosts and storage systems to interact via ) was pleased to have its Enterprise Information World program co-locate with IDG World Expo's NGDC in 2007," said Leo Leo, in astronomy Leo [Lat.,=the lion], northern constellation lying S of Ursa Major and on the ecliptic (apparent path of the sun through the heavens) between Cancer and Virgo; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Leger, Executive Director, SNIA. "We believe that this conference is key to updating and educating IT users, integrators, media, and analysts on important storage-related solutions in the information management considerations of next generation data centers. We look forward to again offering our industry-recognized tutorials and conference sessions as a partner of NGDC in 2008." Each year, influential media and analysts attend the show to see the hottest new products and trends in the Linux and open source world. More than 200 media and analysts descended upon the Moscone Center this year, generating more than 1,000 news hits for LinuxWorld and NGDC which included a mix of keynote coverage, exhibitor announcements and conference content. About LinuxWorld Conference & Expo LinuxWorld Conference & Expo is the premier event exclusively focused on Linux and open source solutions. As the world's most comprehensive marketplace for open source products and services, LinuxWorld provides business decision-makers with information and resources to implement Linux and open source solutions into business infrastructure and enterprise networks. For more information or to register for the event, visit the LinuxWorld Conference & Expo Web site at www.linuxworldexpo.com, or call (800) 657-1474. For exhibiting opportunities, please contact Amy Bonner at (508) 424-4892 or amy_bonner@idg.com or Christian Montminy at (508) 424-4852 or christian_montminy@idg.com. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Ellen Boland at (508) 988-7830 or ellen_bolland@idg.com. About IDG World Expo IDG World Expo (www.idgworldexpo.com) is a leading producer of tradeshows and events for professionals and consumers seeking world-class education, peer-to-peer networking See peer-to-peer network. and one-stop comparison shopping. IDG World Expo's portfolio of conferences and events includes Entertainment For All[TM] (E For All[TM]), E3 Media & Business Summit, GreenXchange Xpo[TM], LinuxWorld Conference & Expo[R], Macworld Conference & Expo[R] and Next Generation Data Center[TM] (NGDC[TM]). IDG World Expo is a business unit of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research and event company. About International Data Group (IDG) International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology media, events, and research company. IDG's online network includes more than 450 web sites spanning business technology, consumer technology, digital entertainment and video games See video game console. worldwide. IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers in 85 countries including 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. , CSO (Chief Security Officer) The person in charge of all staff members who are responsible for promulgating, enforcing and administering security policies for all systems within an enterprise or division. , Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Macworld, Network World, and PC World. IDG's lead-generation service, IDG Connect, matches technology companies with an audience of engaged, high-quality IT professionals, influencers, and decision makers. IDG is a leading producer of more than 750 technology-related events including Macworld Conference & Expo, LinuxWorld Conference & Expo, Entertainment for All Expo (E for All), DEMO, and IDC Directions. IDC, a subsidiary of IDG, is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services advisory services advisory services provided to the public, in their capacity as owners and managers of animals, are an important part of veterinary science. They may be provided by government bureaux, by commercial companies who deal in pharmaceuticals or animals or animal , and events. Over 900 IDC analysts in more than 90 countries provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends. 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