Katz Assumes CIO Role at 101communications.

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CHATSWORTH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 13, 2002

101communications announced that Sheryl Katz has been promoted to the new position of Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer and General Counsel. 101communications is an integrated media company targeting Information Technology professionals.

Katz has been with 101 since its founding in 1998, most recently serving as Vice President, Information Technology and General Counsel. In her new role, she will be responsible for web development, the company's e-product strategy, the IT systems and staff and, in her role as general counsel, all legal needs of the company.

"We are very fortunate to have a uniquely talented executive like Sherry," said Jeff Klein, President and CEO. "There aren't many people who have the diverse background and credentials that Sherry has, and we are excited about the many contributions she continues to make to 101."

Prior to joining 101communications, Katz was with Quarterdeck Corporation as a Senior Product Manager for software development products. She has also practiced law in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles and has held a number of government positions, including Co-Chair of the CERCLA 301 Project in the Department of Interior and Director of the Environmental Guidance Division in the Department of Energy. She was a law partner in the Los Angeles firm of Graham & James, and, after becoming a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, spent two years consulting for law firms in information technology. Katz received her JD, with high honors, from George Washington University, and holds a BA, summa cum laude, and MA in History from Cleveland State University.

About 101

Founded in 1998, 101communications is an integrated media company aimed at the many specialized targets within the greater information technology community. 101's portfolio includes 10 magazines and more than 40 worldwide conferences and 25 digital offerings in the U.S. and Europe in five areas: Software Development (Application Development Trends, Application Development Advisor, JavaSPEKTRUM, OBJEKTspektrum, SIGS/101 Conferences); Vertical Markets (Recharger Magazine, Recharger WorldExpo, Office Technology); Windows Certification (Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine, MCP TechMentor Conferences), Enterprise Technology (Enterprise Systems, The Data Warehousing Institute, IT Events) and Government and Education Technology (Federal Computer Week, E-Gov, Syllabus, Syllabus Conferences). For more information on 101communications visit www.101com.com.