International Paper Named Among 100 Best Places to Work in IT by IDG's Computerworld for 2016

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Jun 13, 2016, 09:01 ET

MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- IDG's Computerworld announced today that International Paper has once again been recognized as one of the top places to work for IT professionals in the large company category. IP ranked 37^th on Computerworld's 2016 Best Places list. The company's 1,400 IT team members deliver technology solutions for business advantage and support services to the company's 55,000 team members, using information resources across 1,000 locations, speaking 13 languages and doing business in 44 currencies.

"This team is committed to delivering solutions and services that enable our global workforce to operate more efficiently, serve our customers at the highest possible level and create value for our shareowners," said Bob Wenker, vice president, Chief Information Officer. "Being listed as one of the Best Places to Work in IT is a testament to the outstanding contributions made by this terrific group of teammates – I am proud of them."

"The organizations on this year's Best Places to Work in IT list excel at creating a dynamic and satisfying IT work environment," says Scot Finnie, editor in chief of Computerworld. "In a competitive market for tech talent, these outstanding employers are able to attract highly skilled IT pros by offering great benefits, new learning opportunities, access to cutting-edge technologies and challenging, business-critical projects."

International Paper was recognized for the seventh consecutive year as one of the top 100 organizations that challenge their IT staff, while providing great benefits and compensation. Organizations will be included in coverage in Computerworld along with results from the 23nd annual Best Places to Work in IT survey.

About the Best Places to Work in IT list
The Best Places to Work in Information Technology (IT) list is an annual ranking of the top 100 work environments for technology professionals by IDG's Computerworld. The list is compiled based on a comprehensive questionnaire regarding company offerings in categories such as benefits, career development, training and retention. In addition, Computerworld conducts extensive surveys of IT workers, and their responses factor heavily in determining the rankings.

About International Paper
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global leader in packaging and paper with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Russia, Asia and North Africa. Its businesses include industrial and consumer packaging along with uncoated papers and pulp. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., the Company employs approximately 55,000 people and is strategically located in more than 24 countries serving customers worldwide. International Paper net sales for 2015 were $22 billion. For more information about International Paper, its products and stewardship efforts, visit internationalpaper.com.

About Computerworld
Computerworld from IDG is the leading technology media brand helping senior IT, business decision-makers and key influencers navigate change with effective business strategy. As the voice of business technology, Computerworld enables the IT value chain with unique editorial coverage from setting strategies to deriving value. Computerworld's award-winning website (www.computerworld.com), focused conference series, strategic marketing solutions and research forms the hub of the world's largest (40+ edition) global IT media network and provides opportunities for IT vendors to engage this audience. Computerworld leads the industry with an online audience of over 7.2 million monthly page views (Omniture, January 2016 – March 2016 average) and was recognized in BtoB's 2013 Media Power 50 list; recognition Computerworld has received for more than 5 consecutive years. Computerworld is published by IDG Enterprise, a subsidiary IDG. Company information is available at www.idgenterprise.com.

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