Corning Display Technologies Executive Honored by IDG's Computerworld

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    Computerworld Premier 100 IT Leaders Conference 2005

    CORNING, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2005--Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) announced today that Frank J. Glauner, director of information technology for Corning Display Technologies, has been recognized by Computerworld as one of the business world's "Premier 100 IT Leaders."
    The publication's award honors executives who show exemplary technology leadership in resolving business problems. Glauner will be honored at Computerworld's Premier 100 IT Leaders Conference March 6-8, 2005 at the Marriott Desert Ridge Resort, Scottsdale, Ariz.
    Glauner was selected from nearly 600 nominees, who were measured against Computerworld's IT Leadership Index, a set of characteristics that describes executives who guide the effective use of IT in their organizations. The field of nominees was evaluated by the editors and by an external panel of judges. Other honorees include IT executives from corporations such as UPS, Hewlett-Packard, MasterCard International LLC and AFLAC.
    Corning is a world wide leading supplier of high-quality substrates for the liquid crystal display (LCD) industry. Glauner is currently leading the IT activities to support Corning's significant business expansions that are meeting the growing needs of the LCD industry worldwide. Since joining Corning as a manufacturing systems specialist in 1976, he has served in leadership positions within the IT function in various global business units as well as corporate IT.
    In lauding Glauner's honor from Computerworld, Corning Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Kirk Gregg said, "Information technology is an integral part of our competitive success, particularly as we capitalize on growth opportunities around the world. Frank's leadership in IT has helped Corning maintain and extend its leadership role in a very dynamic marketplace, and we are very proud that he is receiving this prestigious recognition."
    The complete list of Premier 100 IT Leaders can be found in the January 3, 2005 issue of Computerworld and online at www.computerworld.com/p1002005.

    About Corning Incorporated

    Corning Incorporated (www.corning.com) is a diversified technology company that concentrates its efforts on high-impact growth opportunities. Corning combines its expertise in specialty glass, ceramic materials, polymers and the manipulation of the properties of light, with strong process and manufacturing capabilities to develop, engineer and commercialize significant innovative products for the telecommunications, flat panel display, environmental, semiconductor, and life sciences industries.

    About Computerworld

    Computerworld, the "Voice of IT Management," is the most trusted source for the critical information needs of senior IT management. Computerworld's integrated offerings form the U.S.-based hub of the world's largest (58-edition) global IT media network through its weekly publication, Computerworld.com Web site, focused conference series and custom research. In the past five years alone, Computerworld has won more than 100 print and online awards for editorial and design excellence, surpassing its direct competition by an order of magnitude. Recognition includes the 2004 Magazine of the Year Award from the American Society of Business Publication Editors and a Jesse H. Neal Award for "Best News Coverage." In print since 1967, Computerworld is the source for information technology management, with a guaranteed rate base of 180,050, a total print audience of 1,138,000 (IntelliQuest CIMS 2004 Business Influencer Study) and an online audience of over 1 million unique monthly visitors (DoubleClick).
    Computerworld is a business unit of International Data Group (IDG), the world's leading technology media, research and events company. A privately held company, IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers, including Bio-IT World, CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Network World and PC World. The company features the largest network of technology-specific Web sites, with more than 400 around the world. IDG is also a leading producer of more than 170 computer-related events worldwide, including LinuxWorld Conference & Expo(R), Macworld Conference & Expo(R), DEMO(R) and IDC Directions. IDC provides global market research and advice through offices in 50 countries. Company information is available at http://www.idg.com.

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CONTACT: Media Relations Contacts: James E. Terry, 607-974-7343 terryje@corning.com OR M. Elizabeth Dann, 607-974-4989 dannme@corning.com

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