1105 Media, Inc. today announced that the Call for Papers for ITVirtualizationLive conference and solutions showcase is now open. Scheduled for Dec. 9-11, 2008, at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., ITVirtualizationLive will present the issues, trends, challenges and opportunities associated with virtualization technology.

ITVirtualizationLive comprehensively addresses IT virtualization from the data center to the desktop and beyond. Conference content is carefully designed to ensure focus on what businesses need to know to successfully plan, implement and manage their virtualization efforts. ITVirtualizationLive is designed to foster interaction between all stakeholders in the virtualization community.

Speaker proposals for the conference are being solicited in the following areas:

• Virtualization Planning and Implementation - This track covers the basics of virtualization – how to lay the groundwork for getting the most out of your virtual infrastructure.
• Management - Once your virtual infrastructure’s in place, you need to manage it. Virtualization brings unique management challenges, and we’ll help you get a handle on them.
• Best Practices - Your virtualization infrastructure is humming along, but you need to keep it running smoothly and efficiently. Here’s how.

Abstracts should be submitted electronically at http://itvirtualizationlive.com/speak.aspx by Aug. 22, 2008 and include:

• Speaker’s Name
• Speaker’s Title
• Speaker’s Company
• Title of presentation
• 100-word description of presentation
• 3-5 bullets explaining what the attendee will learn from presentation
• Speaker’s color photo (hi-resolution)
• Speaker’s Bio

For more information and complete guidelines, visit: www.itvirtualizationlive.com.

ITVirtualizationLive conference and solutions showcase also offers sponsorship opportunities. Additional information can be obtained by contacting Al Tiano at 818-435-5490 or by email at atiano@1105media.com.

About 1105 Media Inc.

1105 Media, Inc. provides integrated business-to-business information and media. 1105 Media’s offerings focus on technology, products, policy, regulation, and news delivered through an assortment of media including print and online magazines, journals and newsletters; seminars, conferences, executive summits and trade shows; training and courseware; and Web-based services. The markets served by these offerings include Government, Education, Network & Enterprise Computing, Business Intelligence, Office Equipment, Industrial Health & Safety, Compliance, Security, Environmental Protection, Water & Wastewater and Home Medical Equipment.

1105 Media is based in Chatsworth, Calif., with primary offices throughout the United States and more than 350 employees. The company was formed in April 2006 by Nautic Partners LLC, Alta Communications, and President & CEO Neal Vitale.