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CompTIA’s communities and councils are great places to connect with peers and share best practices, and this spring they’re all coming together at the CompTIA Communities and Councils Forum (CCF), March 11-13, at the Chicago Marriott Downtown.

Whether you’re furloughed, laid off or out of work for another reason, you might find yourself with time on your hands. You might also be wondering if it’s time to change careers. If the answer to that is yes, a career in IT could be a great option for you.

As lawmakers and regulators get to work in 2019, CompTIA’s advocacy team stands ready to work on a number of specific issues on the federal, state and international fronts.

The tech industry is known for its high-paying salaries, with the average annual wage of U.S. IT workers more than double the average national wage. But where does a tech salary go the furthest?

With this latest Ethereum Classic hack, a lot of the same things said about Linux are often said about blockchain. This event has caused quite a stir, as is often the case when an emerging technology gets humbled.

Microsoft’s end-of-service date for Windows 7 will be here before we know it, and you might be able to pick up some new clients from businesses behind on migration. Click here to get seven tips for a successful rollout of a Windows 10 migration.

If you’re considering a career in IT but you’re concerned that the hard facts of computing would make for a dull day, think again. Doing help desk-level IT work requires a ton of creative problem solving – at every step and every day.

Business transformation should be a key strategy for companies engaged in the business of technology – but not all have to follow the same path. Consider these four questions to prepare for what’s ahead.

Have you considered moving to a completely new city where you can thrive in your career and enjoy the lifestyle too? Check out our list of the best towns for IT pros that are not only great places to live, but also great place to work in the technology field.

In this video, Aaron Frazier, a technology specialist, talks about the career and financial opportunities a career in technology can bring young people.

Molly Stewart, a cloud engineer from St. Louis, Missouri, talks about ​what a cloud engineer does, how she got to where she is and the difference between working on-premises vs. cloud.

Last year saw many changes for the industry, and we can safely say 2019 will bring many more. To kick off the year in the best way possible, we’ve pulled together a must-do list to ensure vendor success and growth for 2019.

The CompTIA Public Advocacy Team worked with member companies to collaborate on efforts to represent and promote the entire tech industry in Washington, DC, in states around the country, and in international markets. Here are some of our major accomplishments from 2018.

Join Dr. James Stanger in the next Office Hours with James for a hands-on demonstration of the network troubleshooting app Wireshark.

In 2018, we covered a wide range of topics, including cybersecurity, cloud, computer networking and, of course, training and certifications, just to name a few. We’re counting down our greatest hits of 2018, from number 10 to number 1, in case you missed them earlier this year.