Dominant Media Brand to Deliver Regional and Global Content for Russian Software Development Community SAN MATEO, Calif., April 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CMP Media today announced the launch of Dr. Dobb's Journal / Russian Edition. The globally- recognized print magazine and most trusted resource for software architects, managers and senior-level developers will debut its Russian edition in January 2007. This newest edition of Dr. Dobb's Journal (DDJ) will address the unique regional needs of 5,000 software development professionals living and working in Russia, while staying true to its editorial charter, featuring editorial coverage and contributions from the industry's elite on cross-platform software development processes, technologies, tools and management techniques. The DDJ / Russian Edition will offer the most comprehensive examination of the most essential software development methodologies, ideas, management issues, tools, and technologies. "Adding to our international portfolio, which currently includes the U.S. edition and a localized edition in Spain, this move continues to strengthen our position as the global leader in providing a comprehensive suite of products and services to reach software development professionals throughout the world," said Stan Barnes, publisher of DDJ. "Considering the impressive international growth in our industry, expanding the DDJ brand is essential to both our audience and advertisers." Now in its 30th year of publication, DDJ is the largest-circulated software development print publication and is continually cited as the world's best software developer magazine according to a recent Evans Data Corporation survey. "Launching the DDJ / Russian Edition signals our commitment to serving the international technology marketplace," said Mario Salinas, Vice President of International Business Development at CMP Media. "With several recent acquisitions and launches, including the Global Custom Events division, CMP Media is executing on its strategy of becoming the most trusted global media brand serving today's technology professionals worldwide through print, online services and conferences. "We welcome Dr. Dobb's Journal into our fold with great pleasure," commented Mikhail Tsareykin, Director General of Russian Edition Publishers. "Until now, the Russian software development community lacked the caliber Dr. Dobb's Journal brings to the industry. We are confident the Russian market will openly embrace Dr. Dobb's Journal." About Dr. Dobb's Journal Since 1976, the award-winning magazine, Dr. Dobb's Journal, has been the only magazine to cover cross-platform business-systems development in serious depth. The Dr. Dobb's family of products (Dr. Dobb's Journal, DDJ.com, SD Events, and various ancillary products, such as e-zines, Webinars, etc.) is developed exclusively for the industry's most advanced and experienced software development professionals, and provides advanced tools and techniques using relevant, real-world solutions. This approach attracts and delivers the Software Development Managers, Architects and Senior-Level Developers who are involved in designing, building and managing software strategies for their organizations. About CMP Media CMP Media is a marketing solutions company serving the technology, healthcare and lifestyles industries. Through its market-leading portfolio of trusted information brands, CMP Media has earned the confidence of more professionals and enthusiasts in these fields than any other media company. As a result, CMP is the premier provider of access, insight and actionable programs designed to connect sellers and buyers in each of these industries in ways that yield superior return on investment. CMP Media is a subsidiary of United Business Media (http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/), a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $3 billion. CONTACT: Jessica Marty of CMP, +1-916-782-7572, or . DATASOURCE: CMP Media CONTACT: Jessica Marty of CMP, +1-916-782-7572, or Web site: http://www.ddj.com/ http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/

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