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PRINT / ONLINE / EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS 2010-2011

GENERAL GUIDELINES
While Network World is news-centric, we do have many special elements that appear in most issues.
Special Focus: An in-depth look at a hot topic. These appear in every issue unless it is a New Data Center issue or there is a Tech Debate scheduled. Story topics are assigned roughly two months before articles run. If there is no subject next to a date then a story has not been assigned and no additional information is yet available. For story topics listed below, send inquiries to the writer assigned to the story. CLOSE DATES FOR Special Focus ARE USUALLY THREE WEEKS OUT.
Network World Lab Alliance Clear Choice Tests: There is a test in virtually every issue of Network World, but not in New Data Center issues.
·  All dates are subject to change.
·  Network World does not test beta products.
·  Stand-alone tests will be done on new products: topics/products are not listed in this schedule.
·  If you want your product tested as part of our Clear Choice Tests program, please fill out the form at:
·  http://www.nwfusion.com/reviews/reviewrequest.html
·  Pitches made after the closing dates will not be considered.
·  Close dates for tests are usually three months out.
·  Contact Executive Features Editor Neal Weinberg for more information at .
Tech Debate: Debates appear in the second issue of each month and the calendar can be reviewed http://www.networkworld.com/pdf/calendar.pdf
Enterprise Cloud Services: ECS runs six times per year (roughly every other month). Deadlines ARE USUALLY 6 WEEKS OUT. For general information on the ECS series, see the calendar http://www.networkworld.com/pdf/calendar.pdf or contact Executive Features Editor Neal Weinberg at .
JANUARY
For print or online sponsorship opportunities, contact your Network World sales executive (www.networkworldmediakit.com/contacts.html).
ISSUE DATE: January 24, 2011
AD CLOSE DATE: January 14, 2011

Tech Debate: Who is doing a better job: Jobs or Schmidt?
Contact John Dix at .
SPECIAL FOCUS: 4G Wireless Services Reality Check: What you should expect from 4G networks in 2011, from speeds to coverage to devices.
Contact: Brad Reed at .
CLEAR CHOICE TEST: Red Hat6 Review.
Contact: Neal Weinberg at .
CLEAR CHOICE TEST: Microsoft System Center.
Contact: Neal Weinberg at .
FEBRUARY
For print or online sponsorship opportunities, contact your Network World sales executive (www.networkworldmediakit.com/contacts.html).
ISSUE DATE: February 7, 2011
AD CLOSE DATE: January 28, 2011

new series: Enterprise Cloud Services: An overview of our new series on Cloud Computing and what it means for Enterprise IT
Contact: Neal Weinberg at .
ISSUE DATE: February 21, 2011
AD CLOSE DATE: February 11, 2011

Tech Debate: Agree or disagree: Cloud providers will be better at security than you can ever be.
Contact John Dix at .
CLEAR CHOICE TEST: Email Archiving Tools – Atempo, C2C, Iron Mountain/Mimosa, Laserfiche, Proofpoint, Sunbelt, Tangent.
Contact: Neal Weinberg at .
SPECIAL FOCUS: Disaster Recovery Best Practices. A look at how enterprises can shore up their disaster recovery plans to address new complexities introduced with virtualization and cloud computing.
Contact: Ann Bednarz at .
MARCH
For print or online sponsorship opportunities, contact your Network World sales executive (www.networkworldmediakit.com/contacts.html).
ISSUE DATE: March 7, 2011
AD CLOSE DATE: February 25, 2011

CLEAR CHOICE TEST: Mobility Management Products
Contact: Neal Weinberg at .
SPECIAL FOCUS: Careers: Hottest Software, Networking and IT Service Skills
Contact: Carolyn Duffy Marsan at .
ISSUE DATE: March 21, 2011
AD CLOSE DATE: March 11, 2011

Tech Debate: Net neutrality: Needed or not?
Contact: John Dix at .
CLEAR CHOICE TEST: Vulnerability Management Tools
Contact: Neal Weinberg at .
APRIL
For print or online sponsorship opportunities, contact your Network World sales executive (www.networkworldmediakit.com/contacts.html).
ISSUE DATE: April 4, 2011
AD CLOSE DATE: March 25, 2011

Enterprise cloud services: Public vs. Private clouds.
Contact: Neal Weinberg at .
ISSUE DATE: April 18, 2011
AD CLOSE DATE: April 8, 2011

Tech Debate: HTML5 vs. Flash
Contact: John Dix at .
CLEAR CHOICE TEST: Virtualization Security Tools
Contact: Neal Weinberg at . / ONLINE (www.networkworld.com)
Tech Center Sponsorships: Target your marketing message by technology topic and “own” specific technology areas:
·  Security
·  LANs & WANs
·  VoIP & Convergence
·  Infrastructure Management
·  Wireless & Mobile
·  Software
·  Data Center
·  Small Business Networking
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EVENTS & EXECUTIVE FORUMS
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·  IT ROADMAP
o  February, New York, NY
o  March, Chicago, IL
o  April, Denver, CO
o  June, Boston, MA
o  September, Dallas, TX
o  October, San Francisco, CA
o  November, Washington, DC
ONLINE (www.networkworld.com)
Tech Center Sponsorships: Target your marketing message by technology topic and “own” specific technology areas:
·  Security
·  LANs & WANs
·  VoIP & Convergence
·  Infrastructure Management
·  Wireless & Mobile
·  Software
·  Data Center
·  Small Business Networking
Newsletter sponsorship: Be the exclusive sponsor of one or more of 30+ targeted newsletters that our readers have opted to receive.
EVENTS & EXECUTIVE FORUMS
For sponsorship details, contact your Sales Executive www.networkworldmediakit.com/contacts.html
·  IT ROADMAP
o  February, New York, NY
o  March, Chicago, IL
o  April, Denver, CO
o  June, Boston, MA
o  September, Dallas, TX
o  October, San Francisco, CA
o  November, Washington, DC
ONLINE (www.networkworld.com)
Tech Center Sponsorships: Target your marketing message by technology topic and “own” specific technology areas:
·  Security
·  LANs & WANs
·  VoIP & Convergence
·  Infrastructure Management
·  Wireless & Mobile
·  Software
·  Data Center
·  Small Business Networking
Newsletter sponsorship: Be the exclusive sponsor of one or more of 30+ targeted newsletters that our readers have opted to receive.
EVENTS & EXECUTIVE FORUMS
For sponsorship details, contact your Sales Executive www.networkworldmediakit.com/contacts.html
·  IT ROADMAP
o  February, New York, NY
o  March, Chicago, IL
o  April, Denver, CO
o  June, Boston, MA
o  September, Dallas, TX
o  October, San Francisco, CA
o  November, Washington, DC
ONLINE (www.networkworld.com)
Tech Center Sponsorships: Target your marketing message by technology topic and “own” specific technology areas:
·  Security
·  LANs & WANs
·  VoIP & Convergence
·  Infrastructure Management
·  Wireless & Mobile
·  Software
·  Data Center
·  Small Business Networking
Newsletter sponsorship: Be the exclusive sponsor of one or more of 30+ targeted newsletters that our readers have opted to receive.
EVENTS & EXECUTIVE FORUMS
For sponsorship details, contact your Sales Executive www.networkworldmediakit.com/contacts.html
·  IT ROADMAP
o  February, New York, NY
o  March, Chicago, IL
o  April, Denver, CO
o  June, Boston, MA
o  September, Dallas, TX
o  October, San Francisco, CA
o  November, Washington, DC
ONLINE (www.networkworld.com)
Tech Center Sponsorships: Target your marketing message by technology topic and “own” specific technology areas:
·  Security
·  LANs & WANs
·  VoIP & Convergence
·  Infrastructure Management
·  Wireless & Mobile
·  Software
·  Data Center
·  Small Business Networking
Newsletter sponsorship: Be the exclusive sponsor of one or more of 30+ targeted newsletters that our readers have opted to receive.
EVENTS & EXECUTIVE FORUMS
For sponsorship details, contact your Sales Executive www.networkworldmediakit.com/contacts.html
·  IT ROADMAP
o  February, New York, NY
o  March, Chicago, IL
o  April, Denver, CO
o  June, Boston, MA
o  September, Dallas, TX
o  October, San Francisco, CA
o  November, Washington, DC

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