The complete listing of the VARBusiness 500 and an exclusive research
package will be published in the June 13, 2005, issue of CMP Media 's biweekly
business magazine that provides strategic insight for technology integrators.
"The VARBusiness 500, the top rung of North America's integrators, powers
our national economic engine -- both its private and public sectors -- and
keeps it competitive," says VARBusiness Publisher Robert C.

The top 10 solution provider organizations, by 2004 revenue, are:
1. Science Applications International, $6.2 billion, (11)

To complete the 2005 ranking of the 500 largest North American solution
providers, VARBusiness partnered with research firm Answers Research to help
collect and analyze the data. Finalists were ranked according to their fiscal year
2004 revenue , based only on their reseller-related services business.varbusiness.com) is a leading integrated media company
providing essential information and marketing services to the entire
technology spectrum -- the builders, sellers and users of technology
worldwide. Its diverse products and services include newspapers,
magazines, Internet products, research, direct marketing services, education
and training , trade shows and conferences, and custom publishing.
MarketLive, Inc.com.

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IBM Global Services Leads for 10th Year

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It also will be posted to the publication 's Web site,
http://www.8 billion, (3)
5. Siemens Business Services, $6. VARBusiness provides strategic
insight for technology integrators through industry-defining research,
in-depth editorial , channel events and innovative Web services, enabling these
IT professionals to make educated decisions for their businesses, partnerships
and customers.com., the leading developer of
e-commerce retail technology and services for Intelligent Selling on the
Web, today announced that the company will be hosting its third annual user
conference, E-Commerce Summit 2006 to be held from March 6 - 9 at the
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa in Sonoma, Calif. Companies will be able to register for a valuable
Website review, where experts can help them in optimizing sales
opportunities; schedule private one-on-one consultations with MarketLive
experts and partners; and visit the PartnerZone to learn more about
complementary technologies. Her depth of knowledge, backed by
intensive field testing and Web user studies, has earned her the reputation
of a voice to be heard on Internet topics ranging from site improvement,
traffic building and SEO to analytics and email marketing. Patti is a sought-after speaker, bringing a
unique depth of field knowledge in combination with her provocative view of
e-commerce trends and developments. (www.marketlive.

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CMP Media's VARBusiness Magazine Ranks North America's Top 500 Information-Technology Integrators

IBM Global Services leads the list for an unprecedented 10th consecutive
year with a commanding $46.2 billion in sales, up 8. DeMarzo . IBM Global Services, $46.6 billion, (2)
3.8 billion, (4)
6.cmp.marketlive. An engaging , entertaining speaker, she has been featured at
Web conferences around the globe. She has 19 years of expertise in creating
customer-centric e-commerce sites, channel integration, and development of
innovative marketing initiatives. Prior to joining Jupiter, Patti
held leadership positions in consumer retail at well known firms such as
Bloomingdale's and Godiva Chocolatier.

About MarketLive

Since 1995, MarketLive, Inc.

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previous year . "Through
their expertise, solution providers ensure appropriate, cost-effective IT
implementation to help drive business forward," he says.6 billion, (7)
8. Additional information about
VARBusiness products, events and services, is available at its Web site,
http://www.

About CMP Media
CMP Media LLC (http://www.

PRESS RELEASE MarketLive to Present E-Commerce Summit 2006

The summit will feature
keynotes by e-commerce industry expert Amy Africa of Eight by Eight,
respected industry analyst Patti Freeman Evans of Jupiter Research and Ken
Burke, founder and CEO of MarketLive and author of best selling book
"Intelligent Selling: The art and science of selling online." The summit
will also feature information-rich tracks in marketing, merchandising, site
management , and other special interest topics from industry practitioners. "We've put
together a compelling line-up of topics that are particularly relevant to
enterprises that want to create the most customer -centric shopping
experience possible, develop profitable strategies for 2006 and beyond, and
hear experts' views on e-commerce."

E-Commerce Summit 2006 will also expose attendees to innovative techniques
of successful online merchants through case study presentations, the latest
retail research information, and structured peer-to-peer information
exchange opportunities.0, and
major e-commerce industry publications.
Designed to meet the unique requirements of catalogers, retailers , direct
marketers and manufacturers, the MarketLive platform leverages the
advanced business intelligence that online merchants need to enhance their
customer's experience and increase online sales. MarketLive powers
some of the most successful Web sites, including Frontgate, Garnet Hill,
Norm Thompson , Stride Rite, and Trek.

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, VARBusiness magazine has
recognized North America's top technology integrators in its 11th annual
VARBusiness 500 ranking. The 500 companies are the leading revenue producers
among approximately 90,000 solution-provider organizations and account for
$334 billion in sales of information-technology (IT) services and products, up
from $324 billion the previous year and at a higher growth rate.2 billion, (1 - last year's rank)
2. Accenture, $15. Hewlett-Packard Services, $13.4 billion, (8)
9.7 billion, (12)
10.

"Our commitment to our customers extends beyond a software solution and
includes providing a forum for sharing and learning best practices in
e-commerce," said Ken Burke, founder and CEO of MarketLive. The author of the
forthcoming books "What Makes People Click: How to Drive Your Website
Traffic and E-Sales Now" and "How To Teach Old Dogs New Clicks: Marketing
to the 55+ Consumer," Amy has been widely published in industry magazines
and e-zines. Patti is frequently quoted in the media,
including The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Business 2. Most recently, Patti was director of
shopping services at Bloomingdales.com with oversight of all aspects of
their multi-channel business. With this expertise, the
MarketLive platform is the most retail-targeted, fully featured,
customizable e-commerce solution on the market today.

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Eighty-nine percent of the current companies appeared on the
list last year, and 221 VARBusiness 500 companies posted sales of $100 million
or more this year. EDS, $20.1 billion, (5)
4.

Computer Sciences Corp., $14. Lockheed Martin, $9 billion, (10)
7. Siemens Medical Solutions , $8. Automatic Data Processing, $7. VARBusiness designed the survey which was
administered on its Web site from mid-February through mid-April, as a means
to collect the data.

About VARBusiness Magazine
For the past 18 years, VARBusiness' strategic resources have been the
gateway to the Solution Provider community. VARBusiness has been the recipient of numerous industry awards
for both editorial content and design. Capitalizing on its editorial strength, CMP is uniquely positioned
to offer marketers comprehensive, integrated media solutions tailored to meet
their individual needs.

Contact: Gordon Plutsky
VARBusiness Magazine
(516) 562-7766

Jason Chupick
Plesser Holland Associates
(212) 420-8383 x108

Qualified companies may register for the event online at
summit.

About Amy Africa

Amy Africa has been in the forefront of Web usability studies, Web design
improvement, and successful e-commerce for over 10 years.

About Patti Freeman Evans

As an analyst at Jupiter Research, Patti Freeman Evans focuses on
multi-channel retail strategy.com) has focused exclusively
on providing enterprise-class e-commerce retail technology and services
that help mid-sized businesses successfully sell goods and services online.

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