"Delivering Business Value through IT Leadership"

SIM is an association of senior IT executives, prominent academicians, selected consultants, and other IT thought leaders built on the foundation of local chapters, who come together to share and enhance their rich intellectual capital for the benefit of its members and their organizations. SIM members strongly believe in and champion:

• The alignment of IT and business as a valued partnership
• The creation and sharing of best practices
• The effective, efficient and innovative business use of information technology to continuously bring to market valuable products and services
• IT management and leadership skills development that enables our members growth at each stage of their career
• The replenishment and education of future IT leaders including a strong role in influencing university curriculums and continuing education
• Working with the IT industry to shape its direction
• Policies and legislation that stimulate innovation, economic development, healthy competition and IT job creation
• Servicing our communities and the industry through giving and outreach

For membership and additional information, please visit:

New Jersey Chapter:  www.njsim.org
New York Metro Chapter:  www.simny.com
Fairfield/Westchester Chapter:  www.fwsim.org

"The Voice of IT Management"

Computerworld is the most trusted source for the critical information needs of senior IT management at medium-size to large companies. It has earned this reputation by maintaining its focus on IT management for 37 years, despite the never-ending changes in the technology landscape. Computerworld covers news from the IT manager's perspective with a broad analytical view of how that news affects the daily operations of large technology enterprises.

With more end-user quotes per issue than any other IT weekly, Computerworld prides itself on understanding the real issues that affect technology professionals. Delivering relevant, high-quality information is the key to Computerworld's longevity. Recognized by its peers, Computerworld has been awarded more than 114 print and online editorial awards, including 22 ASBPE awards for editorial excellence and a Jesse H. Neal Award for 'Best News Coverage,' in 2003 alone.

Computerworld serves the needs of technology management through print and online vehicles, as well as by first-hand user accounts at its conference series: Storage Network World, Mobile and Wireless World, Premier 100 IT Leaders Conference and Business Intelligence Perspectives. Computerworld.com, its conference series and custom research join the weekly print publication to form the U.S.-based hub of the world's largest (58-edition) global IT media network. Computerworld is a division of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research and event company.

For more information, please visit www.computerworld.com

"Get Technology Right"

InfoWorld Media Group helps IT Decision Makers choose the right technology, within the context of a cohesive strategy for business impact at their organizations. InfoWorld identifies and promotes emerging technology segments that add unique value for the organizations that implement them, as well as the vendors that provide those solutions. Using an integrated communications approach including online, events, research, and a continued investment in an independent Test Center, InfoWorld analysts and editors provide hands-on analysis and evaluation, as well as expert commentary on issues surrounding emerging technologies and products.

For more information, please visit www.infoworld.com

International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology media, events, and research company. IDG's online network includes more than 450 web sites spanning business technology, consumer technology, digital entertainment and video games worldwide. IDG also publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers in 85 countries. IDG's media brands include CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Macworld, Network World, and PC World. IDG's lead-generation service, IDG Connect, matches technology companies with an audience of engaged, high-quality IT professionals, influencers, and decision makers.

IDG is a leading producer of more than 750 technology-related events including Macworld Conference & Expo, LinuxWorld Conference & Expo, Entertainment for All Expo (E for All), DEMO, Storage Networking World, and IDC Directions. IDC, a subsidiary of IDG, is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events. Over 900 IDC analysts in more than 90 countries provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends.

For more information on IDG, a privately held company, please visit www.idg.com