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Computerworld

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Computerworld
Company typeMagazine and digital news platform
IndustryInformation technology, Media
Founded1967; 59 years ago (1967)
FounderPatrick J. McGovern
Headquarters
Boston
,
United States
Area served
Global (47 countries)
OwnerInternational Data Group (IDG)
ParentFoundry (previously IDG Communications)
Websitecomputerworld.com

Computerworld (CW) is a technology-focused magazine introduced in 1967, catering to professionals in information technology (IT) and business technology sectors. Initially available as a print edition, Computerworld discontinued its physical publication in 2014 and currently functions as a digital news platform and online magazine.

Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Computerworld was published weekly in print and stood as the foremost trade magazine within the data processing industry, ranking highly in both circulation figures and revenue generation among trade publications. Its market leadership began to decline during the late 1980s.

Published globally under related titles, each regional version produces unique editorial content and operates autonomously. The publisher, Foundry (previously known as IDG Communications), is owned by International Data Group (IDG).

History

Founded in 1967 by International Data Group (IDG) in Boston, the magazine was established by Patrick J. McGovern.

International Expansion

The Computerworld brand is present in 47 countries worldwide, with variations in both name and publishing frequency.[1] For instance, the Swedish edition, launched in 1983, is titled Computer Sweden [sv] because the "Computerworld" name was already registered there. The German version goes by Computerwoche, translating to "computer week."

In Sweden, Computer Sweden was distributed as a morning tabloid newspaper with a circulation of 51,000 copies (2007) and an estimated readership of 120,000. Its publication frequency shifted from three times per week (1999–2008) to twice weekly starting in 2009.

Transition to Digital

In June 2014, the U.S. edition of Computerworld ended its print run and transitioned entirely to a digital format.[2] The following month, the publisher introduced the monthly Computerworld Digital Magazine.[3] In 2017, the publication marked its fiftieth year by featuring retrospectives on its legacy.

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Current Status

The U.S. edition of Computerworld serves IT professionals and business managers by delivering insights on information technology, emerging technological trends, and comprehensive technology analyses. It produces several prominent annual reports including the 100 Best Places to Work in IT, IT Salary Survey, DATA+ Editors' Choice Awards, and the Forecast research report. The magazine has also explored topics such as how U.S. immigration policies like the H-1B visa affect software engineering professionals.

Editorial Team

Executive editor Ken Mingis leads a specialized group of editors, writers, and freelancers who focus on enterprise IT subjects, with particular expertise in Windows, Mobile platforms, and Apple/Enterprise environments.

See also

Further reading

External links

  • Computerworld archive via Google News Archive Search
  • Computerworld issues from 1967–2014 at The Internet Archive
  1. ↑ International brands of Computerworld International Data Group
  2. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named evolution
  3. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named premiere
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