Spiceworks is a professional network for the information technology (IT) industry that is headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company was founded in 2006 by Scott Abel, Jay Hallberg, Greg Kattawar, and Francis Sullivan. Spiceworks provides a platform for IT professionals to collaborate with each other, and it offers a range of tools and resources to help them manage their networks, troubleshoot problems, and stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the industry. The company's products include a help desk software, network monitoring tools, and a community forum where IT professionals can share knowledge and advice with each other. Spiceworks has received several awards for its innovative products and services, and it has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the IT industry.