TechRepublic
Type of site | Online magazine Online community |
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Available in | English |
Owner | CBS Interactive |
Created by | Tom Cottingham and Kim Spalding |
Website | www.techrepublic.com |
Alexa rank | 2,509 March 2016[update][1] |
Commercial | Yes |
Registration | Optional |
Launched | 1997 |
Editor-in-chief Jason Hiner San Francisco, California, United States |
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.[2]
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 CBS Interactive business portfolio alongside ZDNet, BNET, SmartPlanet and CBS MoneyWatch.
References
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^ "CNET Networks About". cnetnetworks.com. Archived from the original on 2005-04-04. Retrieved 2008-02-11.
^ "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.
External links
- Official website
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