CompTIA Blog

  • Weekly Word on the Street: Soft Skills a Big Plus in Hiring

    Sep 14, 2012, 17:01 PM by Jim Staats
    Takeaway of the week is something akin to a broken record: Notably, that another publication touts the value of "soft skills" in the hiring process, IT certifications tend to bump up one's pay grade and IT hiring continues to be on the rise. Nothing new, yet good to know. The IT Skills That Matter Most Just about anyone worth their salt in the IT job market these days can code, so what can set a candidate apart from the pack? We'll give you a hint. It's not hard. As a recent item in TechRepublic ...
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  • When Did Data Become Big Data?

    Sep 13, 2012, 19:09 PM by Tim Herbert
    Big Data, the buzzword du jour, has captured the IT industry’s attention with some truly impressive examples of what the future may hold.
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  • White House and Congress Legislate on Cybersecurity; Obama’s Efforts to Help SMBs Considered

    Sep 13, 2012, 16:34 PM by Elizabeth Hyman
    White House drafts preliminary executive order intended to protect U.S. computer systems. Congress back in session; expected to react. The Obama administration has sought to boost loans to small businesses. The White House has drafted a preliminary executive order with the hope of protecting our nation’s computer systems, says the Washington Post. The exact dimensions of the order are still being debated, but it would create voluntary standards for businesses. With Congress back in ses ...
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  • CompTIA to Retire CTP+ Certification Exam

    Sep 13, 2012, 15:00 PM by Kelsey Wieties
    Due to changes in the information technology industry, CompTIA will retire the CompTIA CTP+ certification exam at the end of this year. The CompTIA CTP+ certification exam, launched in 2010, covers the topic of convergent technologies, more commonly referred to today as unified communications. Since the exam launch, new forms of technology have developed, causing changes in the way business is conducted. These technologies include new mobile technologies and business models such as cloud computi ...
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  • See How Your Salary Matches Up

    Sep 12, 2012, 15:00 PM by Leslie Hague
    What skills are in demand? How do certifications impact salary? How does your salary compare to national averages? Global Knowledge and Windows IT Pro are undertaking these issues and more in the 2013 IT Skills and Salary Survey. Participants receive a complimentary copy of the final report. Those who enter by Oct. 19 will be entered into a random drawing for one of eight $250 American Express gift cards. The annual report is one of the industry's most extensive surveys of IT and business profes ...
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  • From the DNC: CompTIA Joins Tech Peers to Promote Interests of Tech SMBS

    Sep 7, 2012, 18:34 PM by Elizabeth Hyman
    It’s been a whirlwind of political activity for CompTIA’s staff these past two weeks. This week, we joined the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte to spotlight the contributions of innovation to our economy.  We’ve been working on-the-go to ensure that the views – and contributions – of the tens of thousands of small and medium sized tech companies and entrepreneurs are recognized.This week in Charlotte, the Democratic Party focused on several policy provisions significant to CompTIA and ...
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  • ChannelTrends: Industrial Strength Protection Creates Robust Revenue Growth

    Sep 7, 2012, 18:25 PM by Brian Sherman
    While business owners and executives are more inclined to focus on the bottom line costs of new investments, typically due to cash flow and stockholder demands, most understand that price plays a lesser role when it comes to protecting their assets. That doesn’t mean companies are open to purchasing preposterously expensive security services, but most will spend a few dollars more each month to ensure their organization is compliant with governmental and industry regulations.The inclination of b ...
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  • Weekly Word on the Street: Mobile Movin' On Up

    Sep 7, 2012, 18:16 PM by User Not Found
    Takeaway of the week is a nice and tidy summation of the key ingredients to a good IT job search: Know the value of the industry you're in and how many others hold it in high regard; learn some tips on how to remain relevant whether as a candidate on the outside looking in or working your way up from within; and, of course, the monetary value others place on your work, which in the IT world these days is not too shabby. Study: IT a Hot Do-Over Thought Given the need to alter directions on that ...
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  • After War, Vets Fight for Jobs at Home

    Sep 5, 2012, 20:02 PM by Elizabeth Hyman
    A look at the week of September 4 in public advocacy for the IT channel: Veterans are finding it harder to find work and harsh economic times are forcing employers to downsize and thus exclude more former soldiers from being hired, says CBS News. The Democratic Party – outlining its platform heading into the Democratic National Convention – affirmed that President Obama will be taking executive action to ensure American businesses and consumers are safe from cyber attacks, says the Washington Po ...
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  • CompTIA at RNC: Promoting the Interests of Tech SMBS

    Aug 31, 2012, 16:38 PM by Elizabeth Hyman
    This election cycle CompTIA has joined several of its tech association peers and several IT company sponsors in hosting receptions in Tampa and Charlotte honoring the contributions of innovation to our economy. Our objective is to continue to highlight to policy-makers the diversity of the industry and the fact that it is driven not just by large OEMs and service providers but also by tens of thousands of small- and medium-sized tech companies and entrepreneurs. This week in Tampa, the Republi ...
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  • Weekly Word on the Street: CompTIA A+ 'Delivers Career Advancement'

    Aug 31, 2012, 14:00 PM by Jim Staats
    Takeaway of the week is how helpful it often is to step back and take stock of career decisions from a "big picture" perspective, whether that means an analytical career assessment tool or choosing the right resources to achieve that career goal in the first place. Then again, sometimes it all comes down to the money. CompTIA A+ Among 'Certifications That Deliver Career Advancement' CompTIA A+ is one of 12 certifications that delivers career advancement, according to CIO magazine. CompTIA A+, w ...
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  • ChannelTrends: Is it Too Late to Start a Healthcare IT Practice?

    Aug 31, 2012, 12:56 PM by Brian Sherman
    Whenever new trends or business opportunities comes along, each typically has its own “shelf life” or time-period when companies can either take advantage of it, or see it fade away. We often see that happen in the tech and consumer industries, where the first to design and produce a quality product   typically leads the market. But that’s where the IT channel differs.Product sales are often infrequent, and consumers can be quite erratic with what they purchase and use every day. When better thi ...
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  • Michelle Obama Makes Veteran Hiring Push in Florida

    Aug 29, 2012, 16:27 PM by Elizabeth Hyman
    A look at the week of August 28 in public advocacy for the IT channel: Michelle Obama announced in Florida last week that 2,000 businesses have trained or hired more than 125,000 military veterans and spouses, exceeding the White House goal of 100,000 for 2012, says the Associated Press. Federal regulators warned yesterday through a statement that our existing federal laws may not protect “against fast-moving cybersecurity threats,” says CNET. Former senior director for cybersecurity ...
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  • Apple Recruits CompTIA Network+ Certified Mobility Technicians

    Aug 29, 2012, 14:42 PM by Kwieties
    As mobile computing and bring your own device (BYOD) policies are on the rise in corporate environments, there is a growing demand for certified technicians with the knowledge to deliver services for Mac and/or iOS mobile devices such as the iPhone and iPad.
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  • CompTIA Gears Up for 2012 Africa Partner Conference

    Aug 27, 2012, 16:13 PM by Kwieties
    With the CompTIA African Partner Conference less than a month away, the agenda is set and event details are nearly finalized to bring together CompTIA partners and members from across Africa to participate in some cross-community networking.This year’s conference is scheduled for September 13th at the Blue Valley Golf and Country Estate in Midrand, South Africa, and will feature an agenda packed full of speakers, panels and information sessions that will focus on the value of IT training and cer ...
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