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With training becoming more digital, a batch of new elements with increased engagement and effectiveness are making themselves known.

Educators are always looking for ways to make learning more engaging, and students believe technology in school makes learning more interesting and fun, according to new research from CompTIA. In a rare agreement, both groups want to increase technology in the classroom, particularly by way of laptop PCs, tablets and high-speed Internet access.

Students and teachers don’t always agree on everything, but they have found common ground when it comes to technology, according to a new research report from CompTIA, The Changing Classroom: Perspectives from Students and Educators on the Role of Technology. Educators are always looking for ways to make learning more engaging, and students believe technology in school makes learning more interesting and fun, according to the report. And both groups want to increase technology in the classroom, particularly by way of laptop PCs, tablets and high-speed Internet access.

Many military personnel report being on the right path in terms of their careers and believe their jobs allow them to make meaningful contributions, provide a sense of accomplishment and include opportunities for growth and professional development. In terms of what can be done to improve job and career satisfaction, CompTIA’s “Military Career Path Study” finds that more resources for training and professional development tops the list. Our study surveyed 865 active duty military personnel and military veterans who now work in a civilian capacity. The survey sample was drawn from the CompTIA database of more than 1.75 million and was supplemented with independent sample from the third-party research supplier.

In an increasingly digital, interconnected world, cyber security affects organizations on more levels than ever before. Given the criticality of information security, it comes as no surprise that four out of five companies responding to CompTIA’s 10th Annual Information Security Trends study expect to focus on security going forward. The continued focus on information security has made it a unique field in which demand exceeds supply. According to the job board aggregator Indeed.com, the number ...

As technology permeates every functional area of a business and more company staff assumes the role of a knowledge worker, organizations across the globe must contend with new security threats and vulnerabilities.

In an increasingly “anytime, anywhere” world, healthcare cannot be confined to a doctor’s office or hospital room. As mobile technologies have become more user-friendly, affordable and powerful, the appeal to businesses of all types, including healthcare providers, grows exponentially. New devices, new form factors, new apps and new methods of connectivity have pushed mHealth to the forefront of IT industry trends.CompTIA’s 3rd Annual HIT Insights and Opportunities study found one in four health ...

The paperless office is an idea that has been talked about ever since the personal computer became a mainstay of the modern office. The idea was raised in a notable 1975 Business Week article titled “The Office of the Future.” Some parts of the article are very prescient and the authors predicted that by 1995 technology would exist that would let users access documents at the touch of a button, eliminating the need for paper. However, paper continues to play a very large part in the workplace.Co ...