January 8, 1995 — International Thomson Publishing announces the acquisition of the Ventana Communications Group (Ventana), a pioneer in computer book and online publishing. Based in Chapel Hill, N.C., Ventana publishes technology-related books and tools, including the best selling Internet Membership Kit.

About Ventana Communications Corporation

Ventana Communications Group, Inc. is a diversified publisher of software and computer-related books and leads the publishing industry in Internet resources and technology.

About International Thomson Business Information

Newly formed International Thomson Publishing Media Group (ITP Media Group), is a division of Thomson Corporation, developed to integrate traditional print educational materials with interactive media.