[January 17, 2002]

Technology Marketing Corporation Announces Planet PDA In Boston

Technology Marketing Corporation today announced the second Planet PDA - The 2nd Global Summit On Enterprise And Custom Volume Handheld Computing Solutions (www.planetpdaexpo.com) to be held on May 13-16, 2002 at The Boston World Trade Center.

Planet PDA is the first enterprise focused PDA event that helps companies develop handheld computing strategies select, deploy, and support the best platform for their company. This one-of-a-kind event will allow handheld solutions providers to reach Fortune 1,000 class enterprise customers seeking custom volume handheld solutions.

The inaugural Planet PDA was a smashing success, not only because of its thorough conference program and enthusiastic attendee base, but also because every major player in the handheld space was there. Planet PDA is the only enterprise PDA event that exclusively targets volume buyers.

"The feedback we've received from attendees and exhibitors at our first show has been amazing. It is clear that Planet PDA has filled a critical void in the conference world," said Conference Co-Chairman and TMC President, Rich Tehrani. "Attendees told us again and again how they've needed an event like Planet PDA for a long time and that the education they received -- both from conferences and the exhibit hall-- was priceless as they plan their handheld strategies," added Tehrani.

Planet PDA will allow the leading handheld solution providers to make their solutions mission-critical business tools and by attracting the highest quality audience possible. Take a look at some of the titles and industries represented in force at the last event:

• IT/MIS Directors o Developers
• Network Administrators 
• Software Vendors
• Healthcare Professionals 
• Financial Professionals
• Government/Military
• Resellers/Integrators
• CXOs 
• Help Desk Managers
• Field Sales/Service Managers 
• Education Professionals
• Insurance Professionals 
• Law Enforcement/Fire Fighters
• Trucking/Shipping Professionals

"The next explosion in communications technology is taking place right now in the form of handheld computing. Corporate executives and MIS management need a focused forum to learn about and compare new products -- and to gather research to make intelligent decisions about incorporating handheld devices into their computing infrastructure," said Marc Robins, TMC Vice President and Group Editorial Director.

Planet PDA Boston 2002 will offer a first-class forum for learning how handheld devices -- when effectively deployed in the enterprise or other environment -- can dramatically improve productivity. From seamless anytime/anywhere access to corporate networks, to field sales and service and vertical market applications, PDAs and other handheld devices are transforming mobile workers from out-of-sight, out-of-mind road warriors into never-out-of-touch contributors and collaborators.

"Thanks for putting on an excellent conference. I was able to make a number of new industry contacts as well as received some valuable insight into where the PDA industry is going," Said Planet PDA attendee Jeff Brown, Marketing Operations Manager, Intel

The editors of Planet PDATM magazine have developed an informative conference program designed to educate attendees about how to strategically select, deploy, integrate and support these productivity-enhancing handheld devices as an integral part of their corporate computing infrastructure.

Specifically, sessions educate attendees about how to select applications, maintain security, develop wireless connectivity solutions, develop customized applications, integrate network solutions, provide help-desk PDA support, and more. In addition, case studies will be presented of companies who have successfully implemented handheld devices into their enterprise.

Planet PDA attendee Bob Donovan echoed the sentiments of many delegates with his comments, "Congratulations to you (TMC) and everyone connected with hosting 'The Enterprise PDA Event' in Las Vegas. It was great, not only from content, exhibits and networking but from the ROI aspect. My investment in time and money is already starting to pay off. I have already started to make plans for the May event in Boston and have encouraged several of my associates to make the investment as well," proclaimed Donovan.

Exhibit space is now available for Planet PDA Boston, 2002. Call Hilary Inman now for details at 1-800-243-6002, ext. 146 or email hinman@tmcnet.com

If you're interested in speaking at Planet PDA please contact John Gatens at
203-852-6800 ext. 271.

Press registration is complimentary and includes FULL ACCESS to conferences, keynotes and evening networking events. Register online now at http://www.planetpdaexpo.com/s02/regp.htm.

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