About IDG
International Data Group (IDG) informs more people about technology than any other media company.
IDG is the world's leading technology media, events, and research company. Our online network includes more than 450 websites spanning business technology, consumer technology, digital entertainment and video games worldwide. We also publish more than 300 magazines and newspapers in 90 countries.
IDG UK publishes seven IT websites (CIO, Computerworld UK, Digital Arts, Macworld, MacVideo, PC Advisor, and Techworld) and five print magazines (CIO, Digital Arts, Macworld, iPod User, and PC Advisor), as well as running regular IT enterprise events each year.
For more than four decades, we have been committed to informing and educating people about the technology marketplace. As a result, IDG's global network of websites, publications, events, and research services, has become the most trusted and respected source for advice and insight into technology news and trends around the world.
Since its founding in 1964 by Pat McGovern, IDG has grown to become a multi-billion dollar company with more than 13,000 employees worldwide. Today, IDG is the largest technology media, event management, and research company in the world, reaching more than 140 million technology buyers in 90 countries.
IDG Connect
IDG's lead-generation service, IDG Connect, matches technology companies with an audience of engaged, high-quality IT professionals, influencers, and decision makers.
Events
IDG is a leading producer of more than 750 worldwide technology-related events including Macworld Conference & Expo, LinuxWorld Conference & Expo, Entertainment for All Expo (E for All), DEMO, and IDC Directions.
Research
IDC, a subsidiary of IDG, is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events. Over 900 IDC analysts in more than 90 countries provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends.
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Global Solutions
Specializing in multi-country programs, IDG Global Solutions (IGS) works with media and marketing professionals around the world to build international brand recognition for IT companies. Given its ability to create, plan and execute global marketing solutions for international media agencies and technology companies, IGS serves as IDG's single point of contact for media planning and buying across 90 international markets.
IDG Founder and Chairman Patrick J. McGovern
Profile Updated January 15, 2008
Patrick J. McGovern is Founder and Chairman of International Data Group (IDG), the world's leading technology publishing, research and event management company, with annual revenues in 2007 of $3.02 billion.
Patrick J. McGovern biography