CompTIA Press Briefing: Trends Affecting the Information Technology Market

What

Hear about macro trends, channel changes and key technology drivers affecting the IT industry and then tour the Breakaway Technology Vendor Fair to see those drivers in action.

Who

In-depth research from CompTIA's top 3 analysts:

-- Carolyn April, Director, Industry Analysis, CompTIA

-- Tim Herbert, Vice President, Research, CompTIA

-- Seth Robinson, Director, Technology Analysis, CompTIA

When

Monday, August 1, 2011

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. market research press briefing

5:00 – 6:00 p.m. press tour of the Breakaway Technology Vendor Fair

6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Breakaway welcome reception for all conference attendees

Where

CompTIA Breakaway, the premier education and training event for the IT channel

August 1-4, 2011

Washington Hilton

Du Pont Room on the Terrace Level for the press briefing

Columbia Hall on the Terrace Level for the press tour and reception

1919 Connecticut Ave., NW

Washington, DC 20009

Why

Throughout the year CompTIA's research team talks to thousands of key end-users such as government buyers, schools, doctors and small businesses as well as IT companies of all sizes around the globe. The team benchmarks business attitudes, purchase plans and technology preferences in everything from cloud computing and healthcare IT to mobility and security in order to forecast new industry opportunities and growth.  Hear about the change drivers altering both the big picture of IT and the nuances of the IT channel.  Afterward check out the Breakaway Technology Vendor Fair for new product and service introductions from 160+ exhibitors. Editorial media and bloggers have exclusive access until the fair opens to full Breakaway attendee audience at 6 p.m.

RSVP:

Steven Ostrowski, Director, Corporate Communications, CompTIA

630-678-8468; [email protected]

About CompTIA

CompTIA is the voice of the world's information technology (IT) industry. As a non-profit trade association advancing the global interests of IT professionals and companies, CompTIA is the recognized authority for IT education and credentials and the primary advocate for IT businesses and workers. Through its foundation, CompTIA also enables disadvantaged populations to gain the skills they need for employment in the IT industry.  CompTIA's vision of the IT landscape is shaped by more than 25 years of global perspective and more than 2,000 members and 1,000 business partners. For more information, visit www.comptia.org or follow CompTIA on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/comptia.