Technical professional organisation IEEE has announced the acquisition of GlobalSpec, a leading source of news, data and analytics for the global engineering and technical community including the widely known brand name Engineering360.
The new for-profit subsidiary of IEEE has been renamed IEEE GlobalSpec, Inc. and will significantly complement IEEE's already broad offerings for engineers as well as its emerging position in research analytics, further fueling the organisation's value to industry through its business-oriented, content rich marketing platforms.
IEEE GlobalSpec is a prominent multi-media destination for the engineering community providing proprietary editorial and technical content, classified in a relevant engineering-focused system. This dynamic destination is targeted to a decision-making audience of industry-based engineers, technical professionals, manufacturers, distributors, and service providers involved in technical research, product design, and purchasing. The business also provides webinars and online forums for technical professionals to share and collaborate, and a full suite of content marketing tools and products.
IEEE GlobalSpec will be headquartered in the Albany suburb of East Greenbush, New York. The site delivers a unique information experience, comprising News & Analysis; Products & Suppliers; Standards Directory; Reference Library; and Engineering Community.
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