(August 20, 2002) --Infragistics, the world's largest publisher of reusable presentation layer components, today announced that Dean Guida, CEO of Infragistics, has been named as a member of the Editorial Board of .NET Developer's Journal, a soon-to-be launched publication from SYS-CON Media, widely recognized in the Internet technology and magazine publishing industries as one of the world's leading publishers of i-technology print magazines and accompanying i-technology Web portals. .NET Developer's Journal will focus on all aspects of the .NET infrastructure, enabling technologies, business process management, and collaborative business.

"We are thrilled to have executive talent of this caliber join our team," said Derek Ferguson, Editor-in-Chief, DNDJ. "Mr. Guida's vast experience and proven track record will be invaluable as DNDJ prepares to launch into its next phase of development."

To ensure that its growing readership can have access to the .NET Developer's Journal content in the most convenient and efficient manner, DNDJ is offered in a variety of mediums including print, online and e-mail newsletters.

dotnetdevelopersjournal.com is the online version of the print publication. It provides daily and near real-time coverage of news events and developments in .NET related technologies worldwide.

.NET Developer's Journal digital edition is the complete electronic version of DNDJ print magazine. It is offered for download exclusively to DNDJ paid subscribers and is available at least one week before the print version.

"I believe the IT industry is at the forefront of a major shift in the way it operates," said Guida. "Initial market projections for .NET developers by February of 2003 is 2.5 million. I'm looking forward to helping launch this new publication as it secures its position in this market as the leading .NET magazine targeted at developers. By taking an in-depth approach to explaining the issues related with pioneering .NET development and what it takes to develop industry-first Web services for IT management, DNDJ is sure to provide answers to questions the development community is asking."

The goal of DNDJ is to provide accurate, insightful information to the information technologist working with .NET. DNDJ will be the number one source for .NET information.

To find out more about .NET Developer's Journal please visit: www.sys-con.com/dotnet/

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