TechRepublic
TechRepublic is an online trade publication and social community for IT professionals, with advice on best practices and tools for the day-to-day needs of IT decision-makers.[1][2]
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Type of site | Online magazine Online community |
|---|---|
| Available in | English |
| Owner | Red Ventures |
| Created by | Tom Cottingham and Kim Spalding |
| Key people | Bill Detwiler (Editor-in-chief) |
| URL | www |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Optional |
| Launched | 1997 |
It was founded in 1997 in Louisville, Kentucky, United States by Tom Cottingham and Kim Spalding,[3] and debuted as a website in May 1999.[4] The site was purchased by CNET Networks in 2001 for $23 million.[5]
TechRepublic is part of the Red Ventures business portfolio alongside ZDNet, CNET, GameSpot, and Metacritic.
References
- "TechRepublic Inc - Company Profile and News". Bloomberg.com. 2019-07-15. Archived from the original on 2019-07-15. Retrieved 2019-07-15.
- "News, Tips, and Advice for Technology Professionals". TechRepublic. 2019-07-15. Archived from the original on 2011-01-26. Retrieved 2019-07-15.
- "Cottingham named regional entrepreneur of the year". American City Business Journals. 2000-07-07. Retrieved 2008-02-11.
- Erich Luening. "TechRepublic readies IT community site". CNET Networks. Retrieved 2008-02-11.
- Francisco, San (2001-04-09). "CNET acquires TechRepublic for $23 million". Advance Publications. Retrieved 2008-01-19.
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