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Cristina Greysman, senior director, partner experience, at Sungard Availability Services, shares tips on hiring women in tech.

With the help of CompTIA Project+, Dr. Maleerat Sodanil at King Mongkut’s University of Technology in Thailand prepares students in her software project management course for present-day success — and trains them to build Thailand’s IT future.

Tech news hit the mainstream in 2016, and terms like private servers and cyber-attacks entered the vernacular. Let’s look back at some of the most talked about tech stories of 2016 to try and predict what’s in store for 2017.

Attendance at a conference won’t build you a new vertical. But it will help providers understand how crucial the cloud is in that process. Or should I say it makes the move to verticalization much easier for many IT services firms, lowering the cost of entry and increasing their solution options. That also reduces the associated risks and gives them a platform to use with similar customers.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

Use the fresh content, a new design and improved navigation of the Dream IT Career Resource Center to introduce young women to the opportunities available in technology.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Joel Sorensen, CIO of Hantover Inc. and member of the CompTIA End User Commission, shares his thoughts on channel partners.