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By Zeshan Sattar
| August 15, 2016
The role of the service-desk professional is expanding and their skill-set must be broader, as they are now the first line of defence against cybersecurity threats and organisations are using more and more cloud-based services. This shift means that for organisations to remain competitive it is essential for their IT teams to have up-to-date skills. Many organisations are participating in apprenticeship schemes to address this issue.
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By Natalie Hope McDonald
| August 05, 2016
The Olympics in Rio officially kick off today, but the planning began well in advance – several years, in fact – to help turn the games into a fully connected global experience. Here we present seven ways IT is boosting the Games’ global presence in 2016.
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By Daniel Margolis
| August 04, 2016
Two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Peyton Manning spoke at CompTIA ChannelCon at the Diplomat Resort & Spa Hollywood this week, stressing teamwork and adaptability in a speech that frequently drew comparisons between football and business.
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By Daniel Margolis
| August 04, 2016
CompTIA CEO Todd Thibodeaux delivered a powerful keynote speech at CompTIA ChannelCon at the Diplomat Resort & Spa Hollywood on August 2, giving a frank assessment of the state of IT – particularly its talent needs and challenges – and outlining next steps.
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By Pranita Sarangabany
| July 26, 2016
Everyone knows technology is all around us, but some don’t consider the opportunities available because of it. IT pros are using technology to improve the industries they care most about. Fields including music, sports and fashion could all use your innovative expertise.
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By Jamie Marturano
| July 25, 2016
This week, in honor of IT Pros everywhere, CompTIA recognizes your skill, dedication and your contributions with IT Pro Appreciation Week 2016, which concludes on July 29 with the 17 annual IT SysAdmin Day.
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By Ashlyn Keefe
| July 22, 2016
In anticipation of Star Trek Beyond, we’ve paired up some of our favorite Star Trek characters with our most popular IT certifications! It was tough to whittle down the list, but we’ve matched the characters with the CompTIA certifications we think they’re best suited for. Go boldly where no man has gone before and check out our list!
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By Natalie Hope McDonald
| July 19, 2016
Most of us have, at one time or another, worked away from the office. We may have enjoyed a conference call during a commute, worked on a business plans on the plane and even built websites on the go. As telecommuting becomes more common for professionals within the tech world who may be zigzagging between meetings, conferences and conventions in different time zones, having the right arsenal of gear can mean the difference between getting the job done and getting left behind.
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By Seth Robinson
| July 13, 2016
CompTIA’s IT Industry Outlook 2016 identified proactive cybersecurity strategies as a key business trend to watch throughout the year. Seems like a no brainer, but the reality is that companies have historically taken a more defensive approach to security. That’s now changing.
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By Matthew Stern
| June 28, 2016
Ed Baker, technical evangelist at Microsoft UK, has kept a busy schedule of trainings for numerous different organizations and audiences for years. A holder of multiple CompTIA certifications, he advises those in IT at every level to never stop learning. The story of his career shows how it’s done.
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