Bangalore, Feb. 8 (PTI): International Data Group (IDG), a leading technology, media research and events company, plans to invest $20 million in the country, which will serve as a full-service hub for the group?s global publications.

IDG plans to directly employ about 200 professionals over the next five years, N. Bringi Dev, president, IDG India, told reporters after launching its India operations here today.