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<p>ZDNET is a business technology <a href="/facts/News_website/MCA3yt4E">news website</a> owned and operated by <a href="/facts/Ziff_Davis/QLs2JQEB">Ziff Davis</a>. The brand was founded on April 1, 1991, as a general interest technology portal from <a href="/facts/Ziff_Davis/QLs2JQEB">Ziff Davis</a> and evolved into an <a href="/facts/Enterprise_software/RGa1b0bC">enterprise IT</a>-focused online publication. After being under the ownership of <a href="/facts/CNET_Networks/FefqENNr">CNET Networks</a> (2000–2008), <a href="/facts/CBS_Corporation/TVj8Wy8Y">CBS Corporation</a>/<a href="/facts/ViacomCBS/7xEPvbjU">ViacomCBS</a> (2008–2020), and <a href="/facts/Red_Ventures/IdrhDKVw">Red Ventures</a> (2020–2024), ZDNET was reacquired by Ziff Davis in August 2024. CNET was included in the acquisition as well. </p>