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International Data Group

International Data Group (IDG, Inc.)[1] is a market intelligence and demand generation company[2] focused on the technology industry. IDG, Inc.'s mission is centered around supporting the technology industry through research, data, marketing technology, and insights that help create and sustain relationships between businesses.[3]

"IDG" redirects here. For other uses, see IDG (disambiguation).

Founded

1964 (1964)

Patrick Joseph McGovern

Needham, Massachusetts
,
United States

Worldwide

Blackstone Inc.

idginc.com

IDG, Inc. is wholly owned by Blackstone[4] and is led by Genevieve Juillard, who was appointed CEO of the company in 2023.[5] Juillard serves on IDG, Inc.'s leadership team along with IDC President Crawford Del Prete and IDG, Inc.'s Chief Financial Officer Tiziana Figliolia.[6]


IDG, Inc. is headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts[7] and is parent company to both International Data Corporation (IDC) and Foundry (formerly IDG Communications).[3][8]

publishes content relevant to its network of over 4 million chief information officers and IT thought leaders in 72 countries.[35] Its award-winning website, CIO.com, is a popular resource for IT decision makers.[36]

CIO

covers the sales channel and publishes content relevant to IT distributors and resellers globally.[37]

ChannelWorld

reaches over 12 million enterprise-level IT managers globally[38] and offers practical advice, best practices, and trends related to web applications and tools that technology professionals use and implement to support their business.[39]

Computerworld

CSO is a security-focused publication that offers content to chief security officers and IT security professionals surrounding risk management, network defense, fraud, and data protection.

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caters to developers, architects, and business leaders launching next-generation initiatives on scalable cloud platforms, and publishes content around evolving, future-forward technology such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data analytics, and NoSQL databases.[41]

InfoWorld

publishes content related to Apple hardware and software releases, reviews, tutorials, and tips for Apple product users at both the business and private consumer level.[42]

MacWorld

Network World is dedicated to supporting the modern data center with content aimed at data center managers around cloud computing, storage, server and virtualization technologies. Network World reaches a network of over 2 million IT professionals across 14 countries.[44]

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serves consumer and business audiences with content around evolving software technology and hardware for PCs with a focus on educating PC owner and advocates in their personal and professional purchases.[45]

PCWorld

TechHive is a consumer-facing editorial brand that publishes content related to the connected home, home entertainment, and the Internet of Things. TechHive publishes reviews for connected products, featured deals, and tips for the connected homeowner.

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Awards, Recognitions & Notable Events[edit]

In 2000, Salesforce was launched at IDG's DEMO Event the premier launch venue for new technologies from 1991 to 2015.


In 2001, Fortune Magazine named IDG, Inc. to its list of "The 100 Best Companies to Work For", ranking the company at number 58.


IDG Books launched the popular reference book series For Dummies in 1991, which it owned for 10 years until selling to John Wiley & Sons, Inc. in 2001.[47]


The first ever iPhone was revealed by Steve Jobs at a MacWorld conference in 2007.[48]