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Mika Devonshire graduated from Princeton with a thorough knowledge of world literature and a mastery of military history, but no tech background whatsoever. Her curiosity, analytical mind, work ethic and a few CompTIA certifications have helped her skyrocket to the top of the cybersecurity world within just a few years.

Have you been dreaming of finding a remote IT job? We've compiled a few tips with the help of Apex Systems to help you find and land a job that will let you work from anywhere.

Attendance at conferences and other events, like any work activity outside the office, should be considered an investment. Time is money and, whether you’re the company owner or an employee, going to an industry event or professional training session should result in some type of benefit to your business. While it’s not easy (or even possible, in some cases) to accurately calculate an ROI, a simple check list of objectives for each trip can help travelers qualify the level of their success.

Brazilian IT pro Edgar Ueno has done higher-level IT work for an impressive list of big-name companies over the past decade – and he started out at the help desk. He recently took the next big step in his career, thanks to his technology acumen, dedication and certification.

CompTIA's Senior Director of Industry Research, Carolyn April, caught up with several prominent industry executives to discuss some of the challenges and the opportunities ahead. What predictions did they make? Can channel professionals expect a rosy future?

As more digital devices become interconnected, how will virtual reality, 3D printing, apps and drones ultimately affect our understanding of the Internet of Things?

When the federal government opens up a new line of business related to technology, the industry takes notice. This happened over the past few years with the evolution of the Technology Transformation Service (TTS) and its predecessors like the office of citizen services and innovative technology, the presidential innovation fellows and 18F.

There are several alternate options available to those looking for ways to fund large projects and IT services expansion plans. From alternate “money” channels that didn’t exist a decade ago, to ideas that boost cash flow, there are new ways for channel firms to better leverage traditional bank lending systems (or eliminate the need for them all together).

New offerings, resources, training, events and initiatives are planned for this year! Learn more about what’s coming and how you can help set our association agenda.

Lambton College in Sarnia, Ontario, has a unique, immersive hands-on way of teaching project management. But it’s not just the innovative teaching method that sets Lambton College project management students up for success. It’s also the CompTIA Project+-based curriculum.

CompTIA member BPE Global developed a free calculator that allows you to take your company's import data and with the push of a button, get a fact-based data sheet that shows the impact of the President's proposed trade policies to your company.

Tim Niles, manager of enterprise content at the University of Michigan, oversees a team that facilitates today’s digitally enhanced academic experience. As a CompTIA Subject Matter Expert, he brings industry knowledge to the exams, and as a manager he sees the value certs have for all staff – not just the technical ones.

In a competitive IT job market, employers look for three CompTIA certifications time and time again. Find out which skills hiring managers most often seek and how they fit into today’s IT workforce.

The best way for today’s IT service providers to differentiate themselves and provide greater value to their clients is to become true experts in the areas that matter most, and IT security is the perfect example. Most small businesses have little, if any clue how to properly protect their data and knowledge in this area is invaluable. Channel firms that can identify and mitigate companies’ unique risks will find themselves in a much better position in the future than those who simply offer tools (which businesses can buy virtually anywhere).

Ingram Micro's Senior Vice President of U.S. Go-to-Market Kirk Robinson has some unique insights into the IT channel. In a Q&A session with CompTIA's Carolyn April, he shared some of his thoughts about the indirect market...and where it’s headed.