| Commercial | Yes |
|---|---|
| Registration | Optional |
| Language | English |
| Owner | TechnologyAdvice |
| Author | Tom Cottingham and Kim Spalding |
| Launch date | 1997 (age 29) |
| Key people | Chris Bernard (Managing Editor, Enterprise Division) |
TechRepublic is an online trade publication and social community for IT professionals, providing advice on best practices and tools for the needs of IT decision-makers.[1][2]
It was founded in 1997 in Louisville, Kentucky, 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 was a part of the Red Ventures business portfolio alongside ZDNet, CNET, GameSpot, and Metacritic.
On August 9, 2021, a Nashville-based technology marketing company, TechnologyAdvice, announced the acquisition of TechRepublic.[6]
References
- ^ "TechRepublic Inc - Company Profile and News". Bloomberg.com. 2019-07-15. Archived 2019-07-15 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2019-07-15.
- ^ "News, Tips, and Advice for Technology Professionals". TechRepublic. 2019-07-15. Archived 2011-01-26 at the Wayback Machine. 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.
- ^ "TechnologyAdvice buys trade publication". Nashville Post. 9 August 2021. Retrieved 2021-08-18.