Heise

Heise is a German media company focused on information technology journalism. Based in Hanover, Lower Saxony, it operates several IT-focused outlets, including the news portal Heise Online (heise.de) and the print magazines c't and iX. The group publishes content on software, hardware, cybersecurity, networking, and digital policy, catering to both professional audiences and general tech readers.

Editorial scope: Heise's outlets provide news reporting, reviews, and in-depth analysis. Heise Online covers daily IT news, industry developments, and security advisories; c't publishes articles on software, hardware, and practical technology topics; iX targets IT professionals with enterprise-focused features and technical articles.

History and significance: The Heise brand grew from traditional publishing into a multiplatform IT media company with a long-standing presence in the German-speaking tech community. It is widely regarded as a leading source of German-language technology journalism and maintains a substantial readership through its magazines, portals, newsletters, and events.