McLean, VA - March 26, 2003 - On Wednesday, April 2nd FSI, the leading provider of government IT market intelligence, will be hosting its 18th Annual Federal Outlook Conference where sales and business development executives will hear first-hand from key federal government officials about agency program needs, program development direction, and changes in the procurement process. Executives will receive in-depth analysis of the $59.3B 2004 Federal IT budget and learn about opportunity-rich areas for business growth. This informative event is being held at the McLean Hilton in McLean, VA.

The morning sessions will provide a broad overview of the federal IT market from varied perspectives. The keynote address by Lee Walczak, Senior Editor Washington DC, for Business Week, will frame the key governmental, business, and technology issues that will influence the market over the next two years. Jim Kane, FSI's President and CEO, will present FSI's annual forecast of the market and provide extensive insight on the dynamics in the market and business implications. A panel of speakers from OMB, GSA and the investment banking community will assess the market outlook from the perspectives of the federal IT budget, government IT users, and the changing structure of the industry.

Lunch will feature Harris Miller, President of the Information Technology Association of America, who will synthesize key themes from the morning sessions.

The afternoon sessions will feature program managers from both military and civilian agencies who will discuss the status of their current programs and initiatives, their plans for the next 12-24 months, and the support they will need from the industry to successfully implement their plans.

FSI's Federal Outlook conference focuses on the latest IT trends and issues facing the federal government as well as an analysis of their budgets and key programs. Executives will take away detailed and actionable intelligence on the Federal IT landscape.

The event is open to senior-level sales, marketing and business development executives conducting business in the federal IT market. To register and find more information, visit www.fedsources.com or call Barbara Holland at 1.800.210.6326. Media queries should be directed to Vivian Kelly, 703.860.0577 or viv.kelly@interprosepr.com.

FedSources, a subsidiary of PRIMEDIA Inc., delivers fact-based, government-IT market intelligence to both the largest existing government contractors and new market entrants via online subscription services, tailored consulting and industry-leading events. These programs, underscored by a hands-on approach to client support, enable IT vendors and government organizations to make informed business decisions and experience rapid return on investment. FedSources was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia; its Web site is www.fedsources.com.