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Being a successful IT pro means keeping pace with everything that changes and evolves so you can make the right decisions for your organization. If it's time to update your IT skill set, there are a number of ways to keep your finger on the pulse of all things tech.

If you’re interested in breaking into computer networking or strengthening your existing skill set to enrich your IT career, your next IT certification should be one of these top computer networking certifications.

In September, CompTIA podcasts provided insight into today’s most talked about tech topics—from enterprise mobility and the state of the channel to recruiting and hiring for managed service providers and more.

Three unmistakable trends are shaping the future of tech jobs, and it starts with shaking up the way we introduce people to technology careers.

The construction industry is at the forefront of cutting-edge technology. Before he takes the stage at EMEA 2019, Steven Capper, CIO of Royal BAM Group, explains why emerging tech is vital to his company and how solution providers can help customers.

Music has always been a passion for Jason Hernandez – but it can be a hard way to make a living. IT-Ready Technical Support gave him skills to launch a successful career in technology.

Working in the cloud today means much more than working with a single platform or vendor. You’ve got to know the fundamentals. But then the questions is, how do you practice them? The answer is, of course, to get some hands-on experience.

The CompTIA 2019 EMEA Member and Partner Conference is packed with more than 30 sessions designed to provide valuable insights and needed to begin solving tomorrow's business problems today. Here are five sessions you don’t want to miss.

From software to SaaS applications to partner programs and incentives, there are relatively few channel activities (and roles) immune from change. What does that mean for all the stakeholders? A ChannelCon 2019 session answers that question.

Most people who work with technology in some capacity know that the Linux operating system is open source. However, when it comes to defining open source, most people I’ve talked to aren’t that clear on what it is and how it works.

A recent study indicates that holders of CompTIA’s three biggest certifications work more effectively and efficiently in their areas of IT. We talked to three certification holders to see exactly where knowledge from CompTIA certifications translates into improved performance.

With an inexpensive, credit-card-sized computer, you can get the hands-on skills you need to learn IT and earn an IT certification.

Cloud providers promise vast solutions, making on-premise IT solutions seem out of date and weak. So, what does the IT team do when administration gives the word, “Take us to the cloud, Mr. Sulu”? ​

Security isn’t part of IT anymore, it’s part of business. That concept still eludes many businesses—which spells opportunity for solution providers. Businesses may change how they think about security, but they’re not investing properly.

From its inception in the early 1990s, who would have guessed Linux would become the force to reckon with for operating system choices.