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MIKE LAZARIDIS TO SPEAK AT IDC CANADA'S DIRECTIONS CONFERENCE - APRIL 5, 2006

March 15, 2006

TORONTO, Canada, March 15, 2006 – IDC Canada is pleased to announce that Mr. Mike Lazaridis, Founder, President and Co-CEO of Research In Motion (RIM) will speak at Directions Canada, the Canadian IT industry's premier forecast conference, Wednesday April 5 at the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Mr. Lazaridis' presence is a wonderful complement to an agenda focused on innovation.

"The need for increased focus on innovation for global competitiveness has no better proof point than the success of Research In Motion. Mike and the whole RIM team are an excellent example of how innovation in a global economy can bring prosperity and improved standard of living to Canada for all Canadians. We are grateful to have Mike share with us his views on what could be done to drive greater innovation for success in Canada," comments Vito Mabrucco, Managing Director of IDC Canada.

Mr. Lazaridis will speak for 45 minutes, beginning at 3:00 pm.

For more information about Directions Canada, contact:

Stephen Symonds
Marketing Communications Coordinator
IDC Canada
(416)673-2260
ssymonds@idccanada.com

About IDC Canada
IDC is the foremost global market intelligence and advisory firm in the information technology and telecommunications industries. IDC Canada forecasts and provides keen insight on Canadian, in addition to worldwide, IT markets and technology trends. Using a combination of rigorous primary research, in-depth analysis, and client interaction, IDC forecasts worldwide markets and trends to deliver dependable service and client advice.
More than 700 analysts in 43 countries provide global research with local content. IDC's customers comprise the world's leading IT suppliers, IT organizations, eBusiness companies and the financial community. Additional information can be found at www.idc.ca.

IDC is a division of IDG, the world's leading IT media, research and exposition company.

 

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For more information please contact:

Stephen Symonds
Marketing Communications Coordinator
IDC Canada
(416)673-2260
ssymonds@idccanada.com



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