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IDG Informs More People About Technology
Than Any Other Media Company.


For more than 44 years, IDG has been committed to informing and educating people about the information and communications technology marketplace. Since its founding in 1964, IDG has grown to become a multibillion dollar company with global reach. Today, IDG is
the largest technology media company in the world and its globally branded product lines reach more than 200 million technology buyers in 92 countries. As a result, IDG’s global products and services have become the trusted source for advice and insight into technology news and trends around the world.

IDG’s global product and services include: online media, events and conferences, print publishing, market research and global marketing solutions. Each month more than 200 million people visit an IDG Web site or read one or more IDG publications. Each year, IDG produces more than 750 globally branded conferences and events in 55 countries. Market research is conducted by IDC where more than 1,000 IDC analysts provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries worldwide.




Dear Colleague:

The information technology (IT) market has changed dramatically since IDG
was founded in 1964. The mainframe, minicomputer, and PC revolutions of
the past have given way to the digital revolution of today. In the next 10
years, worldwide spending on information and communications technology
will exceed $3 trillion a year. As the largest technology media company in the
world, reaching more than 200 million technology buyers in 92 countries,
IDG is uniquely positioned to help you take advantage of these new market
opportunities.

As a Web-centric information company, we have re-defined our business
for the digital age. IDG’s online business is growing 40% annually and we are
using the power of theWeb to further expand our global reach into emerging
technology markets.We continue to aggressively invest in the video and mobile
technologies needed to deliver outstanding online experiences to our audiences.
And based on the needs of our audiences, IDG continues to grow our award-
winning print publications and industry-leading conferences and events around
the world.

For more than 40 years IDG has delivered on our commitment to help you
expand in information technology markets. Around the world, we develop
innovative integrated marketing programs that enable you to reach the most
highly qualified prospects and customers. As new markets and new technologies
emerge, one thing will remain the same: IDG will continue to fulfill our
corporate commitment to be your most qualified global marketing partner.

I am as enthusiastic as ever about the future of the market for information
and communications technology products and services. All of us at IDG look
forward to helping you grow your business success with the buyers of technology
products and services.


Yours cordially,



Patrick J. McGovern
Founder and Chairman
International Data Group
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