URL | www.techrepublic.com |
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Commercial? | Yes |
Type of site | Online magazine Online community |
Registration | Optional |
Available language(s) | English |
Owner | CBS Interactive |
Created by | Tom Cottingham and Kim Spalding |
Launched | 1997 |
Editor-in-chief Jason Hiner San Francisco, California, USA |
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]
It was founded in 1997 in Louisville, Kentucky, United States by Tom Cottingham and Kim Spalding,[2] and debuted as a website in May 1999.[3] The site was purchased by CNET Networks in 2001 for $23 million.[4]
TechRepublic is part of the CBS Interactive business portfolio alongside ZDNet, BNET, SmartPlanet and CBS MoneyWatch.
References
- ^ "CNET Networks About". cnetnetworks.com. http://www.cnetnetworks.com/aboutus/brands.html. Retrieved 2008-02-11.
- ^ "Cottingham named regional entrepreneur of the year". American City Business Journals. 2000-07-07. http://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/stories/2000/07/03/daily21.html. Retrieved 2008-02-11.
- ^ Erich Luening. "TechRepublic readies IT community site". CNET Networks. http://www.news.com/TechRepublic-readies-IT-community-site/2100-1017_3-225306.html. Retrieved 2008-02-11.
- ^ Francisco, San (2001-04-09). "CNET acquires TechRepublic for $23 million". Advance Publications. http://sanfrancisco.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/stories/2001/04/09/daily5.html. Retrieved 2008-01-19.
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