TechRepublic

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]

TechRepublic

Type of site	Online magazine Online community
Available in	English
Owner	TechnologyAdvice
Created by	Tom Cottingham and Kim Spalding
Key people	Bill Detwiler (editor-in-chief)
URL	www.techrepublic.com
Commercial	Yes
Registration	Optional
Launched	1997; 26 years ago (1997)

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

1. "TechRepublic Inc - Company Profile and News". Bloomberg.com. 2019-07-15. Archived from the original on 2019-07-15. Retrieved 2019-07-15.
2. "News, Tips, and Advice for Technology Professionals". TechRepublic. 2019-07-15. from the original on 2011-01-26. Retrieved 2019-07-15.
3. "Cottingham named regional entrepreneur of the year". American City Business Journals. 2000-07-07. Retrieved 2008-02-11.
4. Erich Luening. "TechRepublic readies IT community site". CNET Networks. Retrieved 2008-02-11.
5. Francisco, San (2001-04-09). "CNET acquires TechRepublic for $23 million". Advance Publications. Retrieved 2008-01-19.
6. "TechnologyAdvice buys trade publication". Nashville Post. Retrieved 2021-08-18.

External links

• Official website