InformationWeek

InformationWeek is a technology media and research brand focused on the business use of information technology. It began as a print publication in 1985 under CMP Media, positioning itself around practical coverage for technology executives, enterprise IT departments, and other business decision-makers. Over time, the brand expanded beyond a magazine format into a broader digital publishing and events operation. The publication has covered enterprise computing, networking, information security, software, data, digital transformation, infrastructure, and the organizational consequences of technology adoption. Its editorial model combines news reporting with analysis, trend coverage, research, white papers, and professional events. The brand's stated mission is to provide trustworthy information that helps its audience make technology and business decisions. InformationWeek also developed proprietary research products. These included the InformationWeek 500, a ranking and study of leading users of information technology; the National IT Salary Survey; and the Global Information Security Study, which drew participation from multiple countries and was produced in several languages. These projects helped establish the brand as more than a conventional news publication by giving it a role in benchmarking enterprise technology practices, compensation, and security concerns. The brand's international reach grew during the late 1990s, when it added a Brazilian edition and participated in a wider network of regional technology publications. Related publishing properties were subsequently consolidated, renamed, or redirected to InformationWeek's digital presence. Network Magazine, IT Architect, and Network Computing were among the associated properties affected by these changes. Some of the related sites supplied technical or specialist content, while InformationWeek's main site emphasized technology news and broader business analysis. The corporate structure around InformationWeek changed several times. CMP Media became CMP Technology, and the business was later organized within UBM. In 2018, UBM merged with Informa, placing the brand within Informa's technology media operations. In 2024, Informa Tech's digital business combined with TechTarget to form Informa TechTarget, which became the brand's corporate home. The print magazine ceased publication in 2013, with the final issue dated June 24 of that year. The publication reportedly had approximately 220,000 print subscribers at the time, including many promotional or complimentary subscriptions. InformationWeek continued as a digital brand, using its website for reporting, research, analysis, and access to professional content. Its activities also include face-to-face and virtual events. One associated initiative, The BrainYard, focused on social business, collaboration tools, enterprise social networks, videoconferencing, and related workplace technologies. InformationWeek therefore represents the transition of a long-running business-technology magazine from print publishing to a digital media, research, and events model.

InformationWeek was first published in 1985 by CMP Media as a business-technology magazine. Its original print format addressed the growing need for timely information about enterprise computing, networking, software, systems management, and the role of technology in business operations. The publication developed an audience among information-technology professionals and executives by combining reporting with practical analysis rather than treating computing solely as a consumer or scientific subject. During the 1990s, InformationWeek expanded its international presence and its relationship with other technology publications. In April 1999, it added a Brazilian edition, described as its fourteenth international edition. The wider publishing network also included regional versions of LAN Magazine. Between 1997 and 2000, those regional publications were renamed Network Magazine, aligning them with an existing title and creating a broader network-focused publishing identity. The associated Network Magazine and LAN Magazine websites later redirected to InformationWeek's web presence. The company continued to reorganize related properties in the 2000s. In September 2005, Network Magazine was renamed IT Architect. The offline IT Architect publication ended after its March 2006 issue, while the website eventually redirected to InformationWeek. In June 2006, the company announced that the print edition of Network Computing would be merged with InformationWeek. The online properties were given different editorial functions: Network Computing was intended to carry more technical content, while InformationWeek's website concentrated on news. Around the same period, CMP Media was renamed CMP Technology. In 2008, CMP Technology was reorganized into four independent operating divisions under the UBM banner. This reflected a wider movement in business publishing toward specialized digital communities, events, research, and professional marketing services rather than dependence on a single magazine product. InformationWeek developed this broader model through its website, proprietary studies, downloadable content, and conferences. Research became a significant part of the brand's identity. InformationWeek Research produced studies on business-technology trends and issues, including the InformationWeek 500, the National IT Salary Survey, and the Global Information Security Study. The research portfolio complemented editorial coverage by offering rankings, compensation data, security findings, and other forms of structured information for technology decision-makers. The brand also operated events such as the InformationWeek 500 Conference & Gala Awards. InformationWeek extended its digital editorial scope through The BrainYard, launched in April 2011 in association with the Enterprise 2.0 Conference. The site examined social business and collaboration, including internal enterprise social networks, online customer communities, public social platforms, videoconferencing, and unified communications. In 2012, it received a min's Best of the Web award for best new business-to-business publication website. The print era ended in 2013. The last printed issue was published on June 24, and the magazine reportedly had about 220,000 print subscribers, many of whom received promotional subscriptions. The brand continued as a digital magazine and professional information service, with online news, analysis, research, white-paper access, and physical and virtual events. Corporate ownership changed again in 2018, when UBM merged with Informa. InformationWeek subsequently became part of Informa Tech's technology media activities. In 2024, Informa Tech's digital business merged with TechTarget, creating Informa TechTarget. InformationWeek remains associated with that organization as an active digital technology-media brand. Its history illustrates the transformation of a specialist print magazine into a multi-format platform built around online journalism, proprietary research, professional events, and business-technology communities.

• 2024

  Informa TechTarget is formed

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  Informa Tech's digital business combines with TechTarget, bringing InformationWeek into Informa TechTarget.

• 2018

  UBM merges with Informa

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  The brand moves into Informa's technology-media operations through the UBM-Informa merger.

• 2013

  Final print issue

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  The print edition ends with an issue dated June 24, after which the brand continues digitally.

• 2011

  The BrainYard launches

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  InformationWeek launches a digital publication focused on social business and enterprise collaboration.

• 2008

  CMP Technology is reorganized under UBM

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  CMP Technology is restructured into operating divisions under the UBM banner.

• 2006

  Network Computing print content is merged with InformationWeek

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  The company announces the consolidation of Network Computing's offline publication with InformationWeek while retaining differentiated online roles.

• 2005

  Network Magazine becomes IT Architect

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  A related network-technology publication is renamed IT Architect.

• 1999

  Brazilian edition launches

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  InformationWeek adds Brazil as an international edition.

• 1997

  Regional LAN Magazine publications begin transition to Network Magazine

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  Regional publications associated with LAN Magazine are renamed Network Magazine over the period ending in 2000.

• 1985

  Print publication begins

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  CMP Media launches InformationWeek as a print business-technology publication.

InformationWeek is positioned as a business-technology information source for IT leaders, technology professionals, and executives who need practical reporting, research, benchmarks, and event-based learning about enterprise technology.

• Digital technology media

  InformationWeek digital magazine and website

  The core digital publishing platform provides reporting, commentary, analysis, and explanatory material about enterprise information technology. Its subject areas include IT management, infrastructure, software, data, cybersecurity, networking, and technology strategy. The website also serves as a gateway to InformationWeek research, white papers, and event-related material.

• Business research

  InformationWeek Research

  InformationWeek Research produces studies intended to identify and interpret business-technology trends and issues. Its portfolio has included surveys, rankings, compensation research, and security studies, giving technology leaders structured information to compare practices and understand changes in the enterprise IT environment.

• Technology ranking and research program

  InformationWeek 500

  The InformationWeek 500 is a recurring research and recognition program centered on organizations regarded as leading users of information technology. It combines a ranked or listed group of companies with editorial and event activity designed to highlight enterprise technology practices.

• Compensation research

  National IT Salary Survey

  The National IT Salary Survey examines compensation and benefits for information-technology employees. It represents the brand's use of survey research to provide workforce and remuneration information to technology professionals and employers.

• Cybersecurity research

  Global Information Security Study

  The Global Information Security Study investigates information-security concerns and practices across participating countries. The study has been associated with multilingual publication and participation from more than one national market, supporting InformationWeek's international technology-research role.

• Professional event

  InformationWeek 500 Conference & Gala Awards

  This event combines conference programming with recognition connected to the InformationWeek 500. It extends the brand's editorial and research activities into face-to-face professional engagement for technology executives and enterprise IT practitioners.

• Specialist digital publication · 2011

  The BrainYard

  Launched in 2011, The BrainYard was a digital publication focused on social business and enterprise collaboration. Its coverage included internal social networks, customer communities, public social platforms, videoconferencing, unified communications, and the business implications of collaborative technologies.

• 2024

  Form Informa TechTargetM&A

  Background

  Informa Tech and TechTarget combined their digital technology-media activities.

  Action taken

  Informa Tech's digital business merged with TechTarget to form Informa TechTarget, which includes InformationWeek.

  Aftermath

  The brand became part of a larger technology-media and business-intelligence platform.

  Source

• 2018

  UBM merges with InformaM&A

  Background

  InformationWeek was part of UBM's technology-media portfolio.

  Action taken

  UBM merged with Informa, transferring the brand into Informa's technology-media organization.

  Aftermath

  InformationWeek continued as part of the enlarged Informa technology publishing and events portfolio.

  Source

• 2013

  End the print editionStrategy

  Background

  InformationWeek was operating in a media environment increasingly centered on digital publishing, research, and professional events.

  Action taken

  The company discontinued the printed magazine after the issue dated June 24, 2013, while maintaining InformationWeek as a digital brand.

  Aftermath

  The brand continued through online news and analysis, proprietary research, white-paper distribution, and face-to-face and virtual events.

  Source

• 2006

  Differentiate Network Computing and InformationWeek onlineStrategy

  Background

  The company was consolidating the offline Network Computing publication with InformationWeek while retaining both brands' digital identities.

  Action taken

  NetworkComputing.com was assigned a more technical editorial role, while InformationWeek.com was positioned around news and broader technology coverage.

  Aftermath

  The change supported a more specialized digital publishing structure, and related technology-media websites were subsequently redirected or consolidated into the InformationWeek web presence.

  Source

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