IT Career News

  • Mainframe Trends for 2017 and Beyond

    Many people outside of IT don’t realize just how critical the mainframe is to today's digital economy. Though it may seem like a dinosaur and despite the growth of cloud or other “newer” technologies, the mainframe is an increasingly vital platform for critical workloads.
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  • Education, Experience and Certification: A Three-Pronged Approach to IT Skills Training in Arizona

    The Arizona StRUT program partners with schools and businesses to refurbish and donate more than $500,000 of used computing equipment to needy schools each year. It creates outstanding educational opportunities out of used technology and inspires students to pursue IT careers and earn CompTIA A+ certification.
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  • Mentorship, Dedication and Ambition: How CompTIA A+ Opened Doors for One IT Pro

    Aaron Smith had little background in technology but discovered a love for IT while working as a teacher's aide. More than 20 years and a handful of certifications, Smith has blended his passion for education with his love for IT.
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  • What Cybersecurity Skills Do Employers Look For?

    Despite its recent surge in the headlines, cybersecurity has been a priority for decades. "The Evolution of Security Skills," a new IT research report from CompTIA, highlights prevalent changes taking place in the cybersecurity industry.
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  • Shadowing Success: Rob Rae

    We all have the same 24 hours each day to work with, but some people are more efficient with their time. How do they do it? We chatted with self-described road warrior Rob Rae, vice president of business development at Datto, Inc., to learn how he successfully navigates his role as the face of Datto in the channel.
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  • From Ransomware to Wiperware: The Politics of Analyzing a Cyberattack

    CompTIA Senior Director, Products, James Stanger has been on a whirlwind tour of cybersecurity and IT events. He shares where he's been, insights that he's learned and how the IT workforce is working hard to solve today's security problems.
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  • A Day in the Life of an IT Pro: IT Manager

    IT is everywhere, even trucking. Jonathan Dalia is the IT manager for Langer Transport Corporation and uses technology to facilitate the trucking business. We asked him to share his experience in the industry and any advice he has for people considering the field.
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  • Cyberstates 2017: Where IT’s At

    Where are the most U.S. IT jobs? Dive deeper into the Cyberstates 2017 data to learn what states and cities have the most jobs, how much they pay and more.
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  • Reach Your IT Career Goals with CompTIA Certifications

    With the growing demand for IT skills, IT pros use CompTIA certifications to reach their career goals. Watch this video to learn more about the certifications CompTIA offers and how they can help you climb the IT ladder.
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  • Career Changer Jumps Up the Career Ladder with CompTIA Certifications

    Five years ago, Lucas Block had never touched a computer. But after sustaining a career-ending injury, retraining for IT was a necessity. CompTIA certifications not only helped him learn a new skillset, but helped him start his career a few rungs higher than entry level.
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