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IDG World Expo Expands LinuxWorld Conference & Expo with OpenSolutions World

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IDG World Expo, a leading producer of world-class tradeshows, conferences, and events for technology markets, has announced the expansion of LinuxWorld Conference & Expo by introducing OpenSolutions World, a new conference focused on open source technology. This new addition will take place at LinuxWorld in Boston, scheduled for April 3-6, 2006, at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. OpenSolutions World will cater to the broader range of open source technology, further broadening LinuxWorld's reach into the enterprise.

Key Takeaways:

  • IDG World Expo has expanded LinuxWorld Conference & Expo by introducing OpenSolutions World, a new conference focused on open source technology.
  • The OpenSolutions World conference will take place at LinuxWorld in Boston on April 3-6, 2006, at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.
  • OpenSolutions World will allow LinuxWorld to demonstrate real-world solutions based on open source and Linux to forward-thinking technology buyers.
  • The new conference will feature high-level training from industry experts on security, interoperability, network management, applications, applications development, and virtualization and grid technology.
  • Industry leaders such as Oracle and Microsoft will be participating in the conference to showcase their open source solutions.
  • The expansion of LinuxWorld Conference & Expo is a response to the increasing adoption of open source technology in the enterprise.
  • OpenSolutions World will provide a platform for IT decision makers and line-of-business managers to explore enterprise-class open source solutions.

Statistics:

  • April 3-6, 2006: The dates for LinuxWorld Conference & Expo in Boston.
  • 50 countries: The number of countries where IDG has offices.
  • 300 magazines and newspapers: The number of publications IDG is responsible for.
  • 400 computer-related events worldwide: The frequency of events produced by IDG.
  • 16 years: The establishment year of LinuxWorld Conference & Expo.

Sources:

  • "Framingham, Mass. -- IDG World Expo, the leading producer of world-class tradeshows, conferences and events for technology markets..." (Framingham, Mass.: IDG World Expo, 2006)
  • About LinuxWorld Conference & Expo (Boston: IDG World Expo, 2006)
  • "About IDG International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology media, research, and event company." (Worldwide: IDG International Data Group, 2006)

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