Evelyn Perez
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Wiley
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Wiley Aligns with Microsoft to Produce Thought Leadership Business Books
Hoboken, N.J., June 20, 2006 —
John Wiley & Sons, Inc., announced today a new publishing relationship with Microsoft to produce thought leadership and best practice insights for business decision makers and information systems executives in the global marketplace. The new series of books published by Wiley will be branded "Microsoft Executive Circle", referring to the company's ongoing executive leadership initiative. The first book is expected to publish in Winter of 2007.
"I'm excited to bring such a well known brand into the Wiley fold," said Robert Chiarelli, vice president and publisher at Wiley. "Microsoft is synonymous with quality, integrity and cutting-edge technology. Microsoft Executive Circle books will show how the interaction between business needs and technological innovation impacts all aspects of global business."
The series is expected to generate six to 12 books a year on such topics as communications, security, data integrity, technological and strategic alignment, performance, value, research, and investments in the future. Authors will come from both inside and outside Microsoft. The books are a strong strategic fit with Wiley's successful list of titles for C-level executives in global corporations.
"Senior executives have asked us to help them bridge the gap between business strategy execution and technological capabilities. By working with John Wiley & Sons, the leader in business publishing, we are investing in exciting new resources to help line-of-business and IT executives speak a common language. Ultimately, we hope this insight assists them in their effort to gain greater ROI on technology investments and grow in their ability to innovate," said Jeffrey James, director of Microsoft's Executive Circle program.
About Wiley
Founded in 1807, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. provides must-have content and services to customers worldwide. Its core businesses include scientific, technical, and medical journals, encyclopedias, books and online products and services; professional and consumer books and subscription services; and educational materials for undergraduate and graduate students and lifelong learners. Wiley has publishing, marketing, and distribution centers in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia. The company's corporate headquarters are located in Hoboken, New Jersey. The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols JWa and JWb. Wiley's internet site can be accessed at www.wiley.com.
