CompTIA Blog

  • 6 Stats That Prove the Value of Cybersecurity Pros

    Oct 4, 2017, 18:43 PM by Debra B. McCraw
    Cybersecurity has become a household word, but while we hear about data breaches and phishing scams on a daily basis, what does it all mean to your organization?
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  • From Counter-Intelligence to Project Management: Our EMEA Member and Partner Conference Keynoters

    Oct 4, 2017, 17:44 PM by Daniel Margolis
    The speakers at our upcoming October 17, 18 event in London range from a former head of Britain’s Security Service – MI5 – widely known as the fictional home of legendary film spy James Bond, and a pioneer in the field of project management.
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  • The Four Pillars of an IT Framework

    Oct 4, 2017, 17:04 PM by Seth Robinson
    In this dynamic and complex environment, it is important to never lose focus of the bedrock components that execute the business’ vision.
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  • The Channel Shifts to SaaS

    Oct 3, 2017, 14:30 PM by Carolyn April
    SaaS has become a standard for MSPs. Channel firms that don’t offer these solutions and all their related support services risk losing customers and revenue streams to the competition or even to their clients’ in-house tech teams.
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  • Global Startup Accelerator MassChallenge Expanding in Texas

    Oct 2, 2017, 12:06 PM by Sarah Matz
    MassChallenge, a global network of startup accelerators, announced last week its newest program in Texas. Through an Austin-based accelerator and statewide programming, MassChallenge Texas will accelerate up to 100 high impact, high potential companies, which will compete for up to $500,000 in equity-free cash awards.
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  • 5 Things You May Not Know About Working in IT

    Sep 29, 2017, 20:57 PM by Debra B. McCraw
    Wondering if a career in IT is right for you? It’s certainly a lucrative and fast-growing field. But what’s it really like to work in IT? You may be surprised by some of these facts about working in IT.
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  • CompTIA Space Enterprise Council Sponsors the Women in Aerospace “AEROSPACE 2017 CONFERENCE SERIES - WHAT SPACE LAUNCH ENABLES: MARKETS SHAPING THE LAUNCH BUSINESS”

    Sep 28, 2017, 17:47 PM by David Logsdon
    Launch manufacturers and providers not only must deal with changing technology and competitive global economies that are driving down the cost of launch systems, but the variety of spacecraft users and their needs are also dramatically changing. Enormous rockets for planetary exploration are not just being developed by governments, but commercial visionaries are investing and inspiring adherents.
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  • Tax Reform Framework Released

    Sep 28, 2017, 17:42 PM by Geoff Lane
    This week, key Republican policymakers in Washington unveiled a framework outlining their proposed tax reform goals. While the framework is light on details – this isn’t legislative text, after all – it does provide some insight into what the bill’s writers are thinking. For instance, on corporate reforms the framework would lower the tax rate on corporations to 20%, and tax passthroughs at 25%. It would allow businesses to “write off” or expense investment costs – so long as those investments aren’t structures – for at least five years.
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  • ChannelTrends: SaaS, Apps, and the Evolving IT Services Model

    Sep 27, 2017, 22:11 PM by Brian Sherman
    SaaS and apps are disrupting the tech marketplace. From new relationship and revenue opportunities to the challenges of end user implementation, channel companies are grasping the reigns and moving full speed ahead.
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  • 10 Tips For a Cleaner IT Resume

    Sep 27, 2017, 13:58 PM by Pranita Sarangabany
    When is the last time you looked at your resume? These tips will take the stress out of resume revision and set you up for your next position.
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  • CompTIA Hosts Successful NCSL 2017 Jobs Summit at Headquarters

    Sep 27, 2017, 13:49 PM by Kara Bush
    On Tuesday, September 19th, CompTIA hosted the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) for their 2017 Jobs Summit at headquarters in Downers Grove, IL. With over 65 legislators and staff in attendance from across the nation, CompTIA share insight about the tech industry as well as the great work and engagement by our member companies.
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  • Tech Companies Joining Fight Against Mental Illness

    Sep 26, 2017, 16:19 PM by Katina Smallwood
    Technology has become ubiquitous in the lives Americans today. With all eyes constantly glued to the either a computer or mobile screen, the internet has become the ultimate hub of information on all things, including mental health, which is why tech companies are taking to this space to promote wellness.
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  • The Feds Use Data to Improve Care Through HHS Agency

    Sep 26, 2017, 14:03 PM by Jennifer Saha
    CompTIA’s Human Services IT Advisory Group (HSITAG) met with officials from the Administration for Children, Youth and Families and the federal Health and Human Services Agency on Sept. 21st to discuss how the agency is using data to help deliver better customer service and care to citizens.
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  • The Whole Story? Understanding the Causes of the Equifax Hack, Part 2

    Sep 25, 2017, 15:09 PM by James Stanger
    Last week, we talked about how every major hack comes with its own narrative. In outlining the Equifax hack narrative, I left out a key point – patch your servers. While it sounds like a simple solution, there’s more to it than meets the eye.
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  • CompTIA Meets Needs of the Growing Dutch IT Industry

    Sep 22, 2017, 19:04 PM by Matthew Stern
    IT teacher Tymen Kuperus at Drenthe College in The Netherlands knows how much students – and the Dutch IT industry – can benefit from CompTIA certifications.
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