UBM Live's CSI Presents 'CSI VX,' Hybrid Event Targeted to the Information Security Industry

CHICAGO, Nov. 8, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM Live's CSI presented "CSI VX," a hybrid event targeted to the information security industry, on October 28, 2010.  CSI VX is part of the CSI 2010 Annual Conference which took place at the Gaylord National, Washington D.C. on October 28-29, 2010. UBM Studios, a leader in virtual events and virtual business solutions, provided the 3D platform for the event.  

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CSI VX is one of the first virtual events to take advantage of the multi-track 3D platform with three tracks running parallel.  The second day of the event featured 12 webcasts streamed live from the physical CSI 2010 Annual Conference, and included "Live from CSI Expo" where select sponsors/exhibitors detailed their products and offerings from their physical location through their virtual space.

Attendees received full access to:

• General Session Presentations streamed live from CSI 2010 Annual Conference
• Educational sessions across three tracks streamed live from the CSI 2010 Annual Conference
• Live feed from key exhibitors directly from the CSI 2010 Annual Conference Exhibition floor

The event included an Auditorium and Networking Lounge where event attendees were able to chat with peers one-on-one or in group chats.  

In total, over two days the virtual event drew 313 registrants and 181 live attendees.  The event will be available on demand on November 11, 2010.

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About CSI

Managed by UBM Live, CSI (Computer Security Institute) is the original and leading educational membership organization for information security professionals, with over 30 years of experience in the industry. Our mission is simple: to provide information security professionals with the resources with which to succeed. At the forefront of security trends and research, CSI is uniquely qualified to provide the Events, Educational Programs & Products offering the practical, yet often undiscovered, insight, strategies and trends that will protect organizations and their assets. For more information, visit http://www.gocsi.com. For sponsor information, please contact Nadine Schwartz- +1-212-600-3363 or [email protected].

About UBM Live

UBM Live is a wholly owned subsidiary of United Business Media plc (LSE: UBM) a leading provider of business information services to the maritime, travel, fashion, technology, healthcare, media, and property industries. UBM offers services in trade shows, online, news distribution, and publishing to customers across the globe. Its brands are represented in more than 30 countries and are organized into specialist teams that serve their business communities helping them excel in their market by working effectively and efficiently. For more information about United Business Media, go to http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com.

About UBM Studios (www.ubmstudios.com)

UBM Studios is a leader in virtual events and virtual business solutions.  A pioneer with virtual platforms, UBM Studios delivers deep expertise in live and online events that brings business value to customers.  UBM Studios connects, educates and enables virtual communications through a portfolio that fits every budget.  UBM Studios is the only virtual event provider to offer platform, content, audience recruitment, reporting and social marketing and gaming.   UBM Studios virtual events include Virtual Trade Shows, Virtual Career Fairs, Virtual Seminar Centers, Virtual Resource Centers, Virtual Product Launch, Virtual Business Continuity, Virtual Corporate Meetings, Virtual Sales Meetings, Virtual Focus Group Centers and Virtual Training.  UBM Studios delivers a complete global communication solution in Asia, Europe and North America in industries including, health, finance, technology, building and education.

About United Business Media Limited

UBM (UBM.L) focuses on two principal activities: worldwide information distribution, targeting and monitoring; and, the development and monetization of B2B communities and markets. UBM's businesses inform markets and serve professional commercial communities -- from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewelry traders, from farmers to pharmacists -- with integrated events, online, print and business information products. Our 6,500 staff in more than 30 countries are organized into specialist teams that serve these communities, bringing buyers and sellers together, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently. For more information, go to www.ubm.com

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