TechRepublic was founded in 1997 as a small dot-com company based in Louisville, Kentucky. The idea behind TechRepublic was to create a platform that would provide comprehensive coverage of technology news and insights for IT professionals and would serve as a dedicated resource for those working in the rapidly evolving tech industry. In August 2021, TechRepublic was acquired by TechnologyAdvice, a full-service B2B media company, which is its current owner. Today, TechRepublic covers a wide range of technology-related topics, including IT news, cybersecurity, cloud computing, software development, and business technology. The website provides in-depth reporting, analysis, and practical advice for technology professionals. Based in the United States, TechRepublic has expanded its reach globally, with teams in the UK, Australia, and other countries, serving a worldwide audience of technology users and decision-makers. **One interesting fact**: TechRepublic has a unique history of ownership changes. It was originally founded as an independent company in 1997, then acquired by CNET Networks in 2001. In 2008, CBS Corporation acquired CNET Networks, including TechRepublic. Later, in 2020, ViacomCBS (now Paramount Global) sold CNET Media Group, including TechRepublic, to Red Ventures. This series of acquisitions by major media companies demonstrates TechRepublic's perceived value in the tech publishing industry over the years.