IP Video Pavilion Expected to Be Hot Spot on GLOBALCOMM Exhibition Floor; Light Reading Sponsored Pavilion Features Industry's Exciting IP Video Trend.

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and telecom industry publication Light Reading announced today that the IP Video Pavilion at GLOBALCOMM(TM) will feature end-to-end IP Video solutions, including some of the most exciting applications driving the industry. The IP Video Pavilion, held as part of GLOBALCOMM(TM) at McCormick Place in Chicago, is sponsored by Light Reading. [R][sup.3]Highlights expected at the IP Video Pavilion include IP set-top boxes, middleware software, video servers, head-end systems, security software for digital-rights management and conditional access, and content. IP Video has been a primary driver of broadband adoption, including recent video content additions by almost every major network, music providers and search portals. [R][sup.3]"TIA and Light Reading are teaming up to produce one of the hottest areas on the show floor at GLOBALCOMM 2006," said TIA President Matt Flanigan. "Quadruple play has become a reality, thanks to IP Video and as enterprises and end-users continue to adopt this technology, we can expect to see further technology development and industry growth. We expect this portion of the show floor to be extremely active." [R][sup.3]"IP video is now one of the hottest topics covered by Light Reading, and we are also users of the technology, on our Light Reading TV network, so we're very happy to be a part of the TIA's Pavilion," said Stephen Saunders, President of Light Reading and Senior VP, Communications Group, CMP Media. [R][sup.3]GLOBALCOMM(TM), the next-generation communications marketplace and summit, will be held June 4-8, 2006, at Chicago's McCormick Place, with exhibits open from Monday, June 5 through Wednesday, June 7. For TIA, GLOBALCOMM(TM) replaces SUPERCOMM(R) as TIA's annual industry event. [R][sup.3]GLOBALCOMM(TM) 2006 will feature more than 500 exhibitors, including 105 companies from outside the United States, using more than 200,000 net square feet of space, including exhibitor meeting rooms, TIA's Exploration Theatre and Telecom U., as well as 20,000 projected attendees, more than a dozen conferences, and free keynote addresses and panels. [R][sup.3]GLOBALCOMM(TM) represents the premier business opportunity for the entire global communications and IT industry. More than 15 percent of attendees will be international, and the Department of Commerce International Trade Administration is working with GLOBALCOMM(TM) to provide an international buyers program.

[R][sup.3]About TIA

[R][sup.3]TIA is the leading trade association for the information and communications technology (ICT) industry. As owner and producer of GLOBALCOMM(TM), TIA represents global ICT suppliers and their service provider and enterprise customers through its leadership in standards development, domestic and international policy advocacy, and facilitating member business opportunities. TIA represents the communications sector of the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA). Visit us at http://www.tiaonline.org.

[R][sup.3]About GLOBALCOMM(TM)

[R][sup.3]GLOBALCOMM(TM) represents the premier business opportunity for the entire global communications and IT industry. With more than 450 exhibitors and 20,000 participants expected from 100 countries, GLOBALCOMM(TM) -- the Next-Generation Communications Marketplace and Summit -- debuts June 4-8, 2006, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, USA. GLOBALCOMM(TM) is a trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA). Visit http://www.globalcomm2006.com for more information. [R][sup.3]SUPERCOMM(R) is a registered trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and the United States Telecom Association (USTA). The final SUPERCOMM(R) was held in June 2005.

[R][sup.3]About Light Reading Inc.

[R][sup.3]Founded in 2000, Light Reading Inc. (www.lightreading.com) is the ultimate source for technology and financial analysis of the communications industry, leading the media sector in terms of traffic, content, and reputation. It reaches an extensive audience of executives and technologists within the telecommunications and enterprise networking communities, as well as the financial/industry analysts and investors who track these sectors.

[R][sup.3]About CMP Technology (www.cmp.com)

[R][sup.3]CMP Technology is a marketing solutions company serving the technology industry. Through its market-leading portfolio of trusted information brands, CMP has earned the confidence of more technology professionals than any other media company. As a result, CMP is the premier provider of access, insight and actionable programs designed to connect sellers and buyers in ways that yield superior return on investment. CMP Technology is a subsidiary of United Business Media (http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com), a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $3 billion.