Telephony and TIA team to produce service provider IP conference at GLOBALCOMM 2006

Telephony’s IP Summit, a one-day intensive conference for service providers, to take place June 5 in Chicago

(Chicago, IL) February 9, 2006 – Telephony, the leading publication for service providers, and the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), owner and organizer of GLOBALCOMM™, today announced they will collaborate to produce a co-located IP Summit at the GLOBALCOMM 2006 event. Telephony’s IP Summit will take place at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL on Monday, June 5, 2006.

Spearheaded by Telephony’s editorial team, the IP Summit will deliver insight from leading service providers, technology vendor companies and some of the industry’s top analysts. Through technology and business tracks, informative keynotes and breakout sessions, Telephony’s IP Summit will dissect IP-based communication services to provide perspective for service providers. This conference will also feature separate program tracks exploring Wireless IP, VoIP, IMS and IPTV.

“Service providers are laying the groundwork so that they can deliver an array of IP services in the future,” said Telephony’s executive editor, Vince Vittore. “This comprehensive conference will give providers inside knowledge about the applications, services and network infrastructure that will help them solidify their presence in telecom’s future.”

“Providing valuable and unique education that translates into real-time business solutions is a core benefit of the GLOBALCOMM event,” said TIA President Matthew J. Flanigan. “As a leading publication for communications service providers, the Telephony team is ideally positioned to present the IP Summit—a key component of the event’s overall offering.”

Telephony’s publisher Mark Hickey added, “GLOBALCOMM is an excellent industry platform, and we are excited to be partnering with them on Telephony’s IP Summit. This service provider-focused, comprehensive conference will provide insight on how IP technologies, applications and services are reshaping the service provider landscape.”

Additional details for this event will be announced shortly—for conference updates and agenda visit www.telephonyonline.com/advertisers. For more information about speaking opportunities contact Vince Vittore at 312.840.8439 or vvittore@prismb2b.com. For sponsorship options, contact Mark Hickey at 312-840-8408 or mhickey@prismb2b.com.

About TIA
TIA is the leading trade association for the information and communications technology (ICT) industry. As owner and producer of GLOBALCOMM™, TIA serves ICT suppliers serving global service provider and enterprise customers through its leadership in standards development, domestic and international policy advocacy, and facilitating member business opportunities. TIA represents the communications sector of the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA). Visit us at www.tiaonline.org.

About GLOBALCOMM™
GLOBALCOMM™ is a trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA). The Next-Generation Communications Marketplace and Summit will take place June 4-8, 2006, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Visit www.globalcomm2006.com.

About Telephony Telephony is the leading publication for all communications service providers: new and incumbent, wireline and wireless. Telephony delivers insightful and thorough coverage of the news, technologies and business strategies driving the industry. In addition to the print publication, Telephony keeps all of its subscribers on the pulse of telecommunications with various e-newsletters including an international distributed Global Telephony e-newsletter and a dynamic Web site, www.telephonyonline.c.

About Prism Business Media
Prism Business Media Inc. is a leading producer of targeted publications, Web sites and exhibitions that bring sellers together with qualified buyers. It consists of 70+ publications, 130+ Web sites, 180+ e-mail newsletters, 20+ trade shows and 450+ rich data products that serve professionals in 20 market sectors including agribusiness, communications, electrical and public services, entertainment, marketing and transportation. Prism Business Media is owned by U.S. Equity Partners II, an investment fund sponsored by Wasserstein & Co., LP, and by co-investors Highfields Capital Management and Lexington Partners. More information about the company can be found at www.prismb2b.com.