(WESTPORT, CT -- June 18, 1997) -- The critical need to be networked tocustomers and suppliers is the focus of the "Global Networked Business Day"sponsored by Cisco Systems, the worldwide leader in networking for theInternet, at Mecklermedia Corporation's (NASDAQ: MECK) Internet WorldSummer '97 event, to be held in Chicago's McCormick Place, July 21 to 25.
At its day-long program, July 23rd, Cisco will show how using a networkedbusiness model, Cisco Connection Online lets businesses competesuccessfully in the global market by streamlining operations, increasingrevenue, and improving productivity. Cisco's experience with customerservice and on-line technical support will demonstrate how networking canreach key constituencies, saving valuable time and improving customersatisfaction.
Cisco Connection Online (CCO) allows products to be sold electronically. Itwill be demonstrated in the afternoon sessions of the workshop along withthe use of the network to provide employees with access to such services asbenefits, cafeteria menus, news, training, financial information andinternal job postings.
For more information about Mecklermedia's Internet World events, held bothdomestically and internationally, access Mecklermedia's Internet.com Website at www.internet.com or call 1-800 MECKLER (1-800-632-5537).In the United States, Internet World is the largest and longest-runningtrade show and conference in the industry.
Mecklermedia
Mecklermedia Corporation, based in Westport, Connecticut, is a leadingprovider of Internet information through its publications Internet World,Web Week, and Internet Shopper, its Internet World trade shows, andInternet.com, which provides daily news and information resources for theInternet community. Mecklermedia's global presence includes Internet Worldtrade shows and licensed publications throughout Canada, Mexico,Europe, the Middle East, South America, Asia, and Australia.
