InfoWorld Media Group

What InfoWorld Media Group does

InfoWorld Media Group, founded in 1978 and headquartered in San Francisco, is a B2B technology media publication serving enterprise IT decision-makers, software developers, and data/analytics professionals. Its core product is a digital editorial platform delivering daily news, in-depth analysis, how-tos, feature stories, opinion pieces, and video content that covers software development, cloud computing, data analytics, databases, DevOps, and machine learning/AI. Owned and operated by FoundryCo Inc. — a B2B media company whose portfolio also includes CIO, Computerworld, CSO, and Network World — InfoWorld distributes content through its own website (infoworld.com), email newsletters, the long-running 'Dev with Serdar' video series (264+ episodes covering Python, Go, and Rust), and major social platforms (X, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google News). The publication maintains editorial independence per the ASBPE Code of Journalism Ethics.

The company operates the annual InfoWorld Technology of the Year Awards, running since 2001 and now in its 25th year, which selects winners from 99 finalists across 30 product categories (AI/ML, Cloud, Data Management, DevOps, Software Development, etc.) via an 18-member panel of technology experts. Monetization combines standard B2B media revenue — advertising and sponsorships, email newsletter promotions, and content licensing — with paid award nominations structured in three time-discounted tiers ($99 / $149 / $199 in 2025). An Expert Contributor Network allows IT practitioners to publish alongside staff editors, scaling content output across the Foundry portfolio. InfoWorld is privately held, has 51–100 employees, and operates across the US, UK, Australia, India, Singapore, Japan, and Germany via FoundryCo's office infrastructure; it complies with GDPR, CCPA, and CAN-SPAM.

The only disclosed M&A event is the 2010 acquisition of The Industry Standard for an undisclosed amount. There are no recorded funding rounds, no patents or trademarks, no proprietary AI/ML products, and no public revenue disclosure. InfoWorld's competitive position is rooted in legacy brand recognition, multi-channel distribution, deep editorial talent (Amy Bennett as Foundry Editor in Chief; Matt Egan as Global Editorial Director; two Executive Editors and senior writers including Serdar Yegulalp and Paul Venezia), and the scale benefits of sitting inside the broader Foundry portfolio.

Name

InfoWorld Media Group

Legal name

FoundryCo Inc.

Website

https://infoworld.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

InfoWorld Media Group is a B2B technology media publication founded in 1978, owned by FoundryCo Inc., that delivers enterprise-technology news, analysis, video, and newsletters to IT decision-makers, developers, and data professionals worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technology Media and Publishing

NAICS

Publishing Industries (513), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621)

akta.pro primary industry

Newsletters & Email-Based News Publishers (B2B/B2C) (MPAJADAJ)

Keywords

• Enterprise technology media
• IT news and analysis
• Technology editorial coverage
• Software development journalism
• B2B technology publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

InfoWorld Media Group is a B2B technology media publication producing editorial content for IT professionals and enterprise technology decision-makers. The company delivers news articles, in-depth analysis, opinion pieces, feature stories, how-to guides, technical reviews, and video programming covering software development, cloud computing, data analytics, AI/ML, and machine learning, distributed through its website, email newsletters, and video platforms.

Product overview

InfoWorld Media Group is a B2B technology media publication providing technology insight for enterprise audiences. The publication delivers content through multiple formats including daily news and articles, video series (such as the 'Dev with Serdar' programming tutorial series covering Python, Go, and Rust), and email newsletters. The publication also operates the annual InfoWorld Technology of the Year Awards program (running since 2001) recognizing innovation across 30 product categories in software development, cloud computing, data analytics, and AI/ML. Additionally, InfoWorld maintains an Expert Contributor Network enabling IT practitioners to publish content alongside professional editors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• InfoWorld Technology of the Year Awards: Annual awards program recognizing the best and most innovative products in software development, cloud computing, data analytics, and AI/ML since 2001
• Dev with Serdar

Products and services

• InfoWorld News and Articles Daily technology news, analysis, features, and opinion articles covering software development, cloud computing, data analytics, AI/ML, and machine learning tools and technologies, distributed via the InfoWorld website and targeted at IT professionals and technology decision-makers.
• Dev with Serdar Video Series Regular video programming teaching Python, Go, and Rust programming with over 264 episodes, hosted by Senior Writer Serdar Yegulalp. Targets software developers and technical professionals seeking hands-on tutorials and developer productivity insight.
• InfoWorld Technology of the Year Awards Annual paid-nomination awards program since 2001 recognizing the best and most innovative products in software development, cloud computing, data analytics, and AI/ML, with winners selected by a panel of 18 technology experts across 30 product categories from 99 finalists.
• InfoWorld Email Newsletters Email newsletter services including InfoWorld Daily and sponsored promotional newsletters that keep technology professionals informed of latest trends, news, and updates, with sponsored promotion inventory for advertisers.
• Expert Contributor Network Platform connecting IT practitioners and experts to contribute articles and insights published across InfoWorld and other Foundry brands, managed by FoundryCo's contributor coordination team.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FoundryCo Inc.coreOthersInfoWorld is owned and operated by FoundryCo Inc., a B2B media company that also owns and operates CIO, Computerworld, CSO, and Network World. Foundry provides marketing services, operational infrastructure, and editorial management including Editor in Chief Amy Bennett and Global Editorial Director Matt Egan.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/infoworld
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@InfoWorld
• Facebookfacebook.com/InfoWorld
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/164364

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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