CompTIA Blog

  • A New Congress, Administration and Tax Code?

    Dec 6, 2016, 19:14 PM by Geoff Lane
    One of the great things about the American political system is the chance to hit the reset button. For better or worse, every two years a new Congress is sworn in. New members come to Washington with new ideas –some more sensible than others– but nevertheless, this biennial tradition brings with it renewed hope. That’s why we’re so excited for 2017 and the soon-to-be-sworn-in 115th Congress.
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  • ChannelTrends: The Art of Reinvention

    Dec 2, 2016, 01:11 AM by Brian Sherman
    Change is a necessary component of every business, especially for those in the IT industry. Innovation and complexity require continual transformation today. Those who don’t keep pace may quickly find themselves behind the competition. They may also end up losing that “trusted advisor” and “chief innovation officer” status their customers have anointed them with. So how can IT services providers boost their capabilities and reinvent their businesses for the future?
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  • Thai IT Students Gain Competitive Edge with CompTIA Certifications

    Dec 1, 2016, 15:59 PM by Matthew Stern
    Dr. Thongchai Kaewkiriya, lecturer at the Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology in Thailand, preps his students to take on IT roles in the many Japanese enterprises throughout the region. Since implementing CompTIA curricula in his courses, his students are even better prepared to demonstrate their ability — and get hired because of it.
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  • CompTIA Holds Its Most Successful ANZ Channel Community Meeting to Date

    Nov 29, 2016, 19:40 PM by Moheb Moses
    CompTIA held its most successful Australia and New Zealand Channel Community meeting to date in Sydney on Wednesday 9 November 2016. The event, which attracted a record number of 110-plus attendees, focused on how the ANZ channel can increase sales in the New Year.
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  • CompTIA Makes Tech Her Story at Skills Show

    Nov 29, 2016, 16:18 PM by Debra B. McCraw
    From November 17 to 19, CompTIA helped thousands of students learn about IT careers and certification through presentations, conversations and interactive demonstrations at the annual Skills Show in Birmingham, England.
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  • 10 Ways Tech Makes Football, Feasting and Family Even More Fun!

    Nov 23, 2016, 16:29 PM by Emily Matzelle
    It’s one of the most revered American holidays: Thanksgiving. It’s a time to gather with family and friends, enjoy good food and relax. Back in the day Thanksgiving meant a whole lot more work.
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  • ChannelTrends: It’s Not Easy to Build (and Keep) a Great Business Reputation

    Nov 22, 2016, 21:33 PM by Brian Sherman
    How important is your company's reputation? A brand with broad customer support is a real differentiator when competing for new business, while a less than stellar record of achievement puts them at a significant disadvantage. Do you understand what it takes to control the narrative when something threatens your message or brand?
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  • What is the New Future of Satellite Broadband Services?

    Nov 22, 2016, 17:40 PM by David Logsdon
    The timing is right for satellite derived broadcast services. There is pent-up demand for data across different verticals and because of the Internet of Things, we are seeing the emergence of fascinating new services across industries and across geographical borders.
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  • IT-Ready Class Increases Students’ Passion for Education and Tech

    Nov 21, 2016, 21:20 PM by Daniel Margolis
    One of the benefits of your CompTIA membership is giving back. Your involvement in the association helps build IT careers for people from all walks of life, boosting the workforce and our industry. So, as we head into Thanksgiving, learn how a class of students is thankful for our work in technology and education.
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  • Channel Partners Come Calling: Easing the Threat to IT

    Nov 18, 2016, 19:17 PM by Joel Sorensen
    Joel Sorensen, CIO of Hantover Inc. and member of the CompTIA End User Commission, shares his thoughts on channel partners.
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  • ChannelTrends: Stronger Partner Relationships, Bigger Business Prospects

    Nov 18, 2016, 03:18 AM by Brian Sherman
    Partnerships are a crucial element of the IT channel and they come in all shapes and forms. But how can solution providers possibly be expected to work effectively with the dozens of vendors in their supply chain? The truth is, they shouldn’t.
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  • CompTIA CTT+: A Certification For a Special Kind of Trainer

    Nov 17, 2016, 15:00 PM by Matthew Stern
    Iman Mohamed has many impressive skills and credentials in different technical areas, but training is her passion. With her CompTIA CTT+ certification, she has been able to ply her trade so skillfully that people in Dubai looking for IT training ask for her by name.
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  • FAA Successes and Challenges: A Look into the UAV Market

    Nov 16, 2016, 19:46 PM by Lana Sansur
    What does the new administration mean to the drone market? And how does the state play a role in UAVs? PrecisionHawk and AirMap executives provide insight into their experience with the FAA and the UAV market.
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  • How New Trends in Data Are Dramatically Changing the World As We Know It

    Nov 16, 2016, 18:43 PM by Lana Sansur
    More data, cheaper data and new technical feasibilities are placing us at the cusp of a world where humans and machines are natural, seamless and meaningful extensions of one another – a world that has both incredible promise and incredible danger.
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  • CompTIA’s 2016 National State Government Affairs and State and Local Government and Education Meeting Addresses Open Data

    Nov 16, 2016, 17:53 PM by Lana Sansur
    Each year, CompTIA advocacy members meet to network and hear from speakers on emerging federal and state policy and governance issues impacting the U.S. tech industry. CompTIA’s 2016 National State Government Affairs (SGA) and State and Local Government and Education (SLED) meeting was held November 15 to 16 in Nashville and offered a range of sessions.
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