InfoWorld
| Company type | Media company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Information technology, Publishing |
| Founded | 1978 |
| Founder | Jim Warren |
| Defunct | 2007 (print edition) |
| Fate | Transitioned to digital-only format |
| Headquarters | San Francisco , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Bob Metcalfe (CEO and publisher 1991–1996) |
| Owner | Regent LP (since 2025) |
| Website | www |
InfoWorld (abbreviated as IW) is a United States-based media company specializing in information technology. It began as a monthly print magazine in 1978 and transitioned exclusively to digital format in 2007. The brand is part of a collection that includes related titles such as Macworld and PC World, and since 2025, it has been under the ownership of Regent LP.
Overview
Operating out of San Francisco, InfoWorld targets a readership primarily composed of IT professionals and business executives. The publication offers practical guides, in-depth analysis, and editorial insights contributed by experienced technology writers and industry experts. It garners approximately 4.6 million page views and reaches around 1.1 million distinct visitors each month.
History
Originally established in 1978 by Jim Warren under the title The Intelligent Machines Journal (IMJ), the magazine was rebranded as InfoWorld in February 1980 following its acquisition by International Data Group (IDG). The launch of the influential column by Robert X. Cringely in 1986 further solidified the publication’s connection to Silicon Valley.
Up until June 1987, publication duties were handled by Popular Computing, Inc., a division of CW Communications, Inc., after which responsibility shifted to InfoWorld Publishing, Inc., operating within IDG Communications, Inc..
Significantly, Ethernet pioneer Bob Metcalfe took on the roles of CEO and publisher from 1991 until 1996, also contributing a weekly column through the year 2000.
The magazine’s final print edition appeared on April 2, 2007 (Volume 29, Issue 14). Following its move to an online-only presence, InfoWorld redirected its focus away from broad news coverage toward specialized instructional content, expert evaluations, and thought leadership pieces.
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