IEEE Computer Society Rolls Out Free Digital Editions

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. 15 September, 2008— The IEEE Computer Society this month will begin offering free digital editions of Computer, IEEE Security & Privacy, and IEEE Design & Test of Computers magazines. The four-month trial is part of the Computer Society’s continuing support of sustainable practices and comes after a year of testing the digital format for the three publications.

Computer Society partner Qmags will deliver the digital editions by email throughout the trial. Members will automatically receive the trial, while nonmembers must sign up through the links below.

The digital trial will allow readers to immediately access new magazine issues by viewing an enhanced PDF or visiting a website, instead of waiting for new print issues to be delivered by traditional mail. Subscribers will continue to receive their print issues during the trial, however may opt to convert to digital once the trial ends.

Conversion from print to digital will cut down on landfill waste and use of ink and packaging, as well as result in lower emissions being released into the atmosphere.

“We’re excited about the ability to deliver our technological content by quicker means to our subscribers while reducing our carbon footprint,” said Dick Price, sales and marketing director. “Our readers want to receive their monthly issues in a timely manner, and now they’ll be able to receive them shortly after the magazines are laid out.”

Nonmembers can sign up for the free offer through 12 December by visiting:

www.qmags.com/Computer08
www.qmags.com/SecurityPrivacy08
www.qmags.com/DesignTest08

Computer, the Computer Society’s flagship magazine, provides a strong perspective on the industry, coupled with in-depth technical expertise on the best computing practices. IEEE Security & Privacy features top security experts demonstrating how you can secure your networks and operating systems, identify and thwart Internet attacks, and improve wireless and software security. Design & Test features the latest methods used to design and test electronic products hardware and supportive software.

About the Computer Society

With nearly 85,000 members, the IEEE Computer Society is the world’s leading organization of computing professionals. Founded in 1946, and the largest of the 39 societies of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the Computer Society is dedicated to advancing the theory and application of computer and information-processing technology, and is known globally for its computing standards activities.

The Computer Society serves the information and career-development needs of today’s computing researchers and practitioners with technical journals, magazines, conferences, books, conference publications, and online courses. Its Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP) program for mid-career professionals and Certified Software Development Associate (CSDA) credential for recent college graduates confirm the skill and knowledge of those working in the field. The CS Digital Library (CSDL) is an excellent research tool, containing more than 250,000 articles from 1,600 conference proceedings and 26 CS periodicals going back to 1988.