Rise and Fall of Data Becker: A German IT Publisher
2025-03-19
Data Becker, a prominent German publisher of computer books and software, was founded in 1980. It gained recognition for its software and books targeting users of home computers like the Commodore 64. Expanding internationally throughout the 80s and 90s, the company's ambitious global expansion in 2000 ultimately failed, leading to the closure of all operations in 2014. This story highlights the volatile nature of the tech industry and the challenges of internationalization.
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German Company