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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.

After earning a Bachelor of Science in psychology, followed by an MBA specializing in international management, it seemed my days working with computers were coming to an end. Little did I know that would change.

The CompTIA blog was everywhere this year; we published a steady stream of articles covering everything about the business of technology and beyond. Take a look at what proved most popular.

Whether it’s trying out the new trendy spot or revisiting your favorite place for the millionth time, restaurants bring people together – and living in an area with awesome cuisine is extremely desirable. Check out these three Tech Towns that also have great food scenes.

The Human Services IT Advisory Group (HSITAG) remains one of the industry's leading groups when it comes to connecting tech with human services agencies across the country.

You may have heard that your CompTIA certifications can now be shared as CompTIA digital badges – images and metadata that prove to employers that you’ve demonstrated the hands-on skills needed by today’s IT workforce. But do you know how they work, the benefits they offer and how you can get yours?

How diverse is your company? The answer isn’t as simple as looking around. Get these quick tips to get a fix on your diversity data.

Although it’s been around for 20 years, CompTIA A+ continually evolves to meet the needs of today’s technical support staff. The update focuses on problem solving and covers a broad array of tech topics, including cloud computing and cybersecurity.

Time is at a premium these days for everyone – including and especially IT pros. But reading these five novels can give you a break from the screen, and a fresh perspective on technology today and tomorrow.

Emma Tomlin, CompTIA ANZ Channel Community executive council member, shares her thoughts on how essential business partnerships remain to driving technology.

CompTIA A+ is designed to build problem solvers for today’s digital world, moving past traditional help desk activities to embrace a wide range of IT functions. In this podcast, Sears describes some of the changes that IT pros can expect to see on the new exam.

The rapid pace at which technology evolves is no secret – especially to those of us immersed in the business of technology. It’s our job at CompTIA to provide you, our members, with what you need to flourish. Much was accomplished this year – make sure you’re taking advantage of everything we have to offer.