Industry Leaders to Unveil Groundbreaking Technologies at Web 2.0 Expo 2007

CMP Technology and O'Reilly Media, producers of Web 2.0 Expo, today released a list of 28 of the vendors who will be making significant announcements at Web 2.0 Expo 2007. Web 2.0 Expo 2007 is in its first year and has already received overwhelming support from many of the industry leaders driving the future of the Web. The event will take place April 15-18, 2007 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Registration is now open at www.web2expo.com.

"Web 2.0 Expo provides exhibiting companies with an opportunity to showcase the most innovative web tools, technologies and services," said Jennifer Pahlka, Web 2.0 Expo Program Chair. "The breadth of products and services being unveiled at the Expo provides a fantastic opportunity for the community to come to one place to stay current on the industry's latest innovations."

The list of Web 2.0 Expo exhibitors making news announcements or demonstrating their new products for the first time during the event is expected to grow as the event nears. It currently includes:

   *    Curl: Curl®, Inc. will be announcing its re-launch into North
        America with the release of the newest version of the Curl Rich
        Internet Application platform.
   *    Bungee Labs: Bungeelabs.com, debuting at Web 2.0 Expo, is a 100% on-
        demand application development environment enabling developers to
        efficiently create and instantly deliver rich web applications.
        Bungeelabs.com automates web service integration, AJAX control
        programming, state management and deployment.
   *    DeployGuard.com: DeployGuard.com will be presenting its validation
        service in detail and demonstrating how this service will make Web
        2.0 applications more secure, reliable, and compliant.
   *    Denodo: Denodo Technologies, a pioneer of enterprise data mashups,
        expands North American operations and receives "Cool Vendor" status
        for its innovative approach to integrating structured and
        unstructured data.
   *    Egnyte: Egnyte lets users archive, find, and organize their
        information and collaborate with team members on projects. Egnyte
        blends familiar concepts like files, folders and emails with new
        ways of managing information such as tags and search.
   *    ETouch: eTouch Systems will be unveiling the latest release of its
        Web 2.0-based enterprise wiki solution that enables business users
        to create blogs, forums and mashups.
   *    Etelos: At the Web 2.0 Expo, Etelos is announcing Etelos CRM for
        Google/Google Apps for Your Domain; Apps on a Plane, which enables
        Web Applications to function offline; and applications from our
        partners.
   *    Fatdoor: Fatdoor is the community network that lets you find and
        connect with people, businesses, events, groups and changes in your
        neighborhood.
   *    FinancialContent: Financial Content announces new AJAX financial
        widgets.
   *    G.ho.st: G.ho.st, the Global Hosted Operating SysTem, showcases the
        world's only OS for Web 2.0. G.ho.st aggregates Web apps with a
        single URL, single desktop, single file-system and single sign-in to
        deliver a complete Virtual Computer (VC) on the Web -- a complement
        or alternative to Windows which is available from any browser.
   *    Grouptivity: Grouptivity offers Web publishers a version that
        extends their relationship with visitors. Providing content
        visibility while shared and discussed, Grouptivity offers a better
        user experience and more revenue opportunities than "email this
        page."
   *    Intel: SuiteTwo, the Web 2.0 software suite powered by Intel, is now
        available for purchase exclusively through Tech Data. This
        integrated software bundle is comprised of Web 2.0 tools from best-
        of-breed software companies. www.suitetwo.com
   *    JackBe: JackBe announces the official availability of 'Presto', a
        family of Enterprise Web 2.0 products that combine SOA and Ajax into
        Rich Enterprise Applications and Mashups while meeting the toughest
        enterprise-grade security and governance requirements.
   *    Nexo: Nexo.com offers collaboration service for businesses and non-
        profits, combining easy website creation, group emailing, and social
        networking to improve organizational communication and
        effectiveness.
   *    Nokia: Nokia will announce new technologies it has developed to
        unleash the full power of Internet content and Web 2.0 services on
        mobile devices.
   *    oDesk: oDesk will announce a major milestone in the history of the
        online job marketplace.
   *    Panther Express: Panther Express, the low cost, high-performing CDN
        enhances technology to accommodate large working set clients, such
        as social networking sites, to optimize content delivery speed
        without additional customer resource expenditures by your origin.
   *    Piczo: Piczo, the popular online social network that provides a safe
        and creative environment for teen self-expression, is continuing its
        strong global expansion with exciting forthcoming international news
   *    Reply RSA: Reply speaks the new web 2.0 language - Based on a
        network of highly focused companies, Reply [REY.MI] translates
        complex business and technology requirements into state-of-the-art,
        world-class solutions. Booth 2.2.2 -- www.reply.eu
   *    SharedBook Inc.: SharedBook Inc. will follow their recent open API
        launch by introducing PeoplesAnnotated.com, a collaborative
        environment where users can annotate content and print the results.
   *    socialDragon: Chivas USA and FlowMG join socialDragon's social media
        solution launch, revolutionizing business promotions and user
        engagements, bringing relevant ads and the globe to your fingertips.
   *    TellMe: Tellme will announce new mobile search products that let you
        say what you want and get answers by voice, text or the visual
        interface on your cell phone. Visit www.tellme.com
   *    Unisfair: Unisfair is launching Virtual Events for Enterprise, the
        industry's first marketing solution providing live, highly
        interactive conferences, trade shows and seminars online.
   *    Venyo: Got your Vindex™? Discover the new way to tell the world
        how good, how nice, how reliable you are! Venyo, the web 2.0 trust
        provider, will demonstrate for the first time ever its unique
        reputation management tool at Web 2.0 Expo.
   *    Viddler: The next-generation of the most innovative video platform
        launches with viewer generated popup video ...  Viddler 2.0 -- start
        sharing.
   *    Vidoop: Goodbye passwords. Hello Vidoop! Launch Pad featured
        company, Vidoop, presents a new login technology that eliminates
        passwords and is effective against prevalent forms of hacking. Visit
        Vidoop.com.
   *    ZCubes: ZCubes announces CUBEE -- The next generation in rich
        content email and messaging. Witness the BUZZZZ!
   *    Webware: Webware is a blog from CNET.com about Web 2.0 applications
        for consumers and small businesses. Every day, Webware editors,
        joined by experts from CNET, evaluate the newest and most important
        online applications.  At Web 2.0 Expo, Webware will announce a new
        community engagement feature.

Web 2.0 Expo is the first broad-based conference and tradeshow for the rapidly growing ranks of designers, developers, product managers, entrepreneurs, VCs, marketers and business strategists who are embracing the opportunities created by Web 2.0. For more information on these companies, visit http://www.web2expo.com/pub/w/53/sponsors.html.

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