In 1964, Founder and current Chairman, Patrick McGovern had the vision of the importance of technology and how it would benefit society. He created International Data Corporation (IDC) to collect, analyze and report on development of technology and its applications for users and vendors.

From the first IT market research company IDC, Pat published the first IT newspaper Computerworld in 1967. Today IDG is the largest technology media event and research company in the world with presence in more than 90 countries.

What began in 1967 with one ComputerWorld is now a global media network that emphasizes online news and information, complimented by print publications and events. Our media brands include CIO, ComputerWorld, InfoWorld, NetworkWorld, ChannelWorld, TechWorld, TechChannel, PC World, MacWorld, LinuxWorld, and GamePro. And the IDG news service is the only dedicated technology news service covering developments globally. Today, IDG worldwide features more than 450 websites, 300 print publications and produces over 750 events.