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Four technology-forward charities, benefiting schools, hospitals, libraries, unemployment and disaster relief, received philanthropic gifts donated by the member communities of CompTIA. Each of CompTIA’s member communities are donating $5,000 each in 2011 to IT-related charities, and some are announcing their gift selections at Breakaway this week in Washington, D.C. The IT Services & Support Community in Europe gave $5,000 to Close the Gap, an international not-for-profit organizatio ...

In Washington, D.C. for Breakaway and need to set your agenda?  Check out our list of the top five events you shouldn’t miss on Tuesday: Opening Keynote at 9:00 a.m. in the International Ballroom Center: Hear about the state of the industry from CompTIA and learn how to “Make it Happen” from noted author Peter Sheahan. Lunch Choices at Noon in the International Ballroom Center: Choose from three different networking and learning opportunities during lunch.  Meet with CompTIA’s top ...

Both the House and Senate introduced legislation to require sellers to collect and file sales tax returns on all interstate sales.  In the Senate, Sen. Durbin introduced the bill (S. 1452) with co-sponsors Sens. Reed and Johnson.  And in a surprise move in the House, Rep. Conyers introduced a companion bill (H.R. 2701), with co-sponsors Reps. Shuler and Welch.  Although Sen. Durbin had been reported to be searching for a Republican co-sponsor, bi-partisan support did not materialize in either th ...

Four technology-forward charities, benefiting schools, hospitals, libraries, unemployment and disaster relief, received philanthropic gifts donated by the member communities of CompTIA. Each of CompTIA’s member communities are donating $5,000 each in 2011 to IT-related charities, and some are announcing their gift selections at Breakaway this week in Washington, D.C.The IT Services & Support Community in Europe gave $5,000 to Close the Gap, an international not-for-profit organization that h ...

CompTIA is becoming a more known quantity around Capitol Hill, but the average lawmaker’s understanding of the IT community is still skewed. We’re out to show them how small IT companies are a vital part of the equation, when policymakers draft tech-related laws. Some of our top issues focus on business taxes, cybersecurity and privacy concerns, health IT integration, and tech workforce funding. We need your input and involvement. Sign up at TechVoice.org so that you contact yo ...

Vendors and distributors at Breakaway in Washington, D.C., are welcome to attend our breakfast and forum on Tuesday morning, August 2nd. From 8:00- 9:00 a.m. in the Gunston West Room at the Washington Hilton, meet with Nancy Hammervik, senior vice president of industry relations at CompTIA, and network with other vendors and distributors.  Learn about CompTIA member benefits such as free market research and live channel training courses for you and your partners.  CompTIA membership includes the ...

Cloud computing is the biggest change driver in the IT industry, and IT vendors are rising to the challenge with a host of new products, services and solution packages to help solution providers maximize their business growth.  See a host of them on display at Breakaway in Washington, D.C., this week.Box announced programs for certified reseller and solution providers, designed to accelerate and optimize the adoption of Box's cloud content management solution within businesses of all sizes. Thes ...

CompTIA communities are the foundation of our initiatives, programs, education and research. These member-driven groups collaborate to advance specific technologies, vertical markets or business segments that are vital to the IT industry. IT professionals, vendors, distributors and thought- leaders work together on the issues and programs that will shape the future of the IT industry.Nearly all of our 10 communities will meet at Breakaway next week in Washington, D.C. Attend the meetings to see ...

With so many negative business trends in the news these days, one of the rare exceptions seems to be the continuing opportunities in healthcare IT, particularly with the push to adopt electronic medical records (EMR). A significant number of hospitals, clinics and physicians’ offices are making the transition to the new technologies, leading to refresh and system upgrade opportunities for solution providers. While many are focused on the healthcare IT business model’s revenue poten ...

What’s it going to take to strengthen cybersecurity in the U.S.? Explaining to an 80-year-old grandmother that she downloaded spyware when she played online games? Teaching middle-schoolers good cyber hygiene and cyber etiquette, along with the math and science fundamentals they will need to understand how tablet PCs, smartphones and wireless networks work? Outlining cybersecurity competencies and required certifications for a system administrator job description? Persuading Fortune 500 companie ...

Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau once said, “The essential ingredient of politics is timing.”  While he certainly has a point, we also believe it is a matter of time … how much time you have to get your message across. Elected officials make decisions every day, many of which directly affect your business.  Remembering a constituent’s face and the message that they sharply delivered can make the difference in how they cast their votes or develop policy.We would like to invite you to come t ...

A look at the week of July 25 in public advocacy for the IT channel: This week, a House subcommittee approved a data security bill.  The Obama Administration is moving forward with plans to close 40 percent of its IT data centers.  A Brookings reports reveals that cloud technology raises concerns about nebulous export control laws.House Panel Approves Data Security Bill — Republicans pushed a data security bill through a House subcommittee despite complaints from Democrats that the measure does ...

It would not be a stretch to say that small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) form the backbone of the American economy. According to the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses represent 99.7 percent of the six million U.S. employer firms and create more than half of the non-farm private GDP. Clearly these smaller firms are a significant group, even if they do not necessarily generate the biggest headlines.SMBs do not have the same resources for lobbying ...

At Breakaway, more than 160 vendors and distributors will showcase their latest hardware, software, services and partner programs.  Attendees can vote on which products they think are the best.  In fact, they even receive tag points to win a chance at some mega prizes if they vote.So what will exhibitors have on display at Breakaway?  Check out our round-up of introductions below and keep coming back to the CompTIA blog to see new posts this week and next.Cisco’s new Small Business Unified Comm ...

Are you ready for the premier education and training event for the IT industry, Breakaway, in Washington, D.C.  Do you have your packing list in order?  Is your calendar booked with appointments?.  You have been networking with other attendees via MyBreakaway this summer, right?  Have you put together your must-see/must-hear list of things to do on-site?  If not, keep reading.  Here’s our Top 10 Things to Get the Most out of Breakaway: Read the Conference Guide: Get detailed descriptions of exhi ...