Virgo Publishing Launches VON.com and VON Conference & Expo

Virgo Publishing, a business-to-business information services company, announced today the launch of the VON.com online publication and the VON Conference & Expo, delivering on its promise to fill a gap in the marketplace for a service provider-focused resource on IP communications.

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Virgo also has named former InformationWeek Editor at Large Richard Martin as editor in chief of the VON properties.

Virgo announced in October its plans to create new industry-leading products based on certain assets, including the VON databases and trademarks, which were formerly owned by Pulvermedia and recently purchased by Virgo.

“The VON brand will be positioned as ‘The Voice of Network Convergence,’” said Mike Saxby, group publisher — Telecom Division for Virgo Publishing. “It won’t stop at voice over the net, but will cover the broader opportunity afforded by IP-based communications of all kinds — from IP telephony and IP video to unified communications and fixed-mobile convergence.”

VON.com explores the world of enhanced IP communications — IP telephony, IP video, unified communications, fixed-mobile convergence and blended services — for the entire value chain. Whether service provider, developer, channel partner or enterprise/SMB user, VON.com delivers news, analysis and insight to help executives better understand and act on the global IP revolution. Search, reader channels and topical categories help them find the information — news, analysis, Webinars, eBooks, buyer’s guides — that is most relevant to their businesses.

VON Conference & Expo 2009

In addition, Virgo is announcing that it will host the premiere VON Conference & Expo, Sept. 21-23, at Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami. The VON Conference & Expo will be colocated with the Channel Partners Conference & Expo, the only event devoted exclusively to The Channel delivering communications solutions.

The VON Conference & Expo showcases the best of the global IP communications world for service providers and large enterprises. Roundtables, keynotes, panels and Q&A sessions go beyond the pitch to examine the financial, operational, marketing and technological strategies, best practices and solutions for introducing innovative applications and products that resonate with users. Meanwhile, the exhibit floor features industry leaders and exciting startups with plenty of opportunities to interact with key decision-makers and industry luminaries. A can't-miss event on the telecom calendar, VON is the only IP-focused event of its kind.