July 22, 2005 -- North Summit Media announced the addition of author and software expert Madhu Siddalingaiah as a contributing editor for WebServicesSummit.com, a portal for computing executives, system architects, consultants, software developers, engineers and researchers. In addition to contributing a column for WebServicesSummit.com, Siddalingaiah will write about Java, XML, wireless, embedded and enterprise systems for Summit portals, including SQLSummit.com and GridSummit.com.

Madhu Siddalingaiah is the author of several books, the latest titled "XML and Web Services Unleashed", and a popular presenter at technology conferences all over the world. As a consultant and CTO of Aquarius Solutions, Siddalingaiah has worked with high profile clients in industries such as health care, energy, aerospace, and research.

"Madhu has helped organizations reach new markets and reduce costs through the strategic use of information technology" said Ken North, publisher of WebServicesSummit.com, SQLSummit.com and GridSummit.com. "He's built a solid reputation in the computing community and he will make a valuable contribution to our leading-edge technology publications. We welcome the opportunity to showcase Madhu's expertise."

The "Madhu's Workshop" column will provide information about emerging technologies, software development and engineering techniques, and IT
strategies. To syndicate the column, WebServicesSummit.com will add an RSS feed that complement its feeds focusing on security, XML and web services news, tech talk (podcasts) and streaming video programs.

About North Summit Media

North Summit Media, the publisher of GridSummit.com, SQLSummit.com and
WebServicesSummit.com, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ken North Computing, LLC.

The company founder, Ken North, is a consultant and industry analyst. He's been a columnist and contributing editor for Ziff-Davis and CMP Media publications and the chairperson for technology conferences produced by Penton Media and Camelot Communications.