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CompTIA 2016 Member of the Year John Tippett reflects on what an honor the award been for him both personally and professionally.

Solution providers tend to dabble in the SaaS space, but few have active engagements with one or more vendors on “the other side” of the tech fence. To be fair, few of the developers in this parallel channel seem to understand (or acknowledge) the value solution providers bring to the tech delivery equation. Some feel this lack of cooperation and collaboration is detrimental to both groups. But what can we do to change it?

The way we approach sales has fundamentally changed and our prospects are now hyper-informed, so what needs to be done to attract and win new customers? Marketing expert Chris Marr offers up advice at this year’s EMEACon.

The fabric that makes up the tech industry has certainly experienced its share of fraying and tearing. But with the ‘needle’ of cloud computing and data analytics, and the ‘thread’ of mobile apps and the Internet of Things, the tech industry is strong and getting stronger as the demand for and supply of new innovations continues unabated.

Award-winning journalist Paul Mason takes us on a fascinating look into the future at this year’s EMEACon.

Discover what is needed to reach for gold with guidance from Devon Harris, three time Olympian and closing keynote speaker at this year’s EMEACon.

One of the greatest concerns of IT services firms is personnel. While the financial side of the business is crucial over the long run, a vast majority of firms won't get far without a solid comprehension of human resources. The key to IT services success is putting the right people in the right positions at the right time. That requires an effective plan for hiring, training and retaining qualified and motivated employees ̶ which always sounds simpler than it is.

Chris Van der Kuyl, keynote speaker at this year’s EMEACon, talks about the speed in which technology is advancing and how this shapes the way we think the way IT departments need to work.

With the upcoming release of the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) exam on February 15, 2017, CompTIA will enter uncharted territory. For the first time, a vendor-neutral CompTIA cybersecurity career pathway will exist for IT professionals to achieve cybersecurity mastery, from beginning to end.

As this year’s EMEACon approaches, we are pleased to announce some additional benefits for attendees, including CPD points and a range of valuable content normally only available to Premier Members.

The Smart Cities Council and federal government kicked off Smart Cities Week with announcements of $80 million dollars in new investments to help cities leverage smart cities technologies. CompTIA is playing an integral role in these investments, offering a host of products and services through the Smart Cities Council Challenge Grants.

In the early days of cloud computing, most channel partners were merely spectators sitting on the sidelines offering advice and whatever assistance they could to their more adventurous customers. But, over the past decade, providers have taken on a much different role and are now not only the face of cloud for their customers, but strategists, designers and process consultants for virtual environments. The latest CompTIA research points out some of the driving forces behind those changes.

Joe Priestley is IT director for Corn Belt Energy, the largest energy distribution cooperative in Illinois. He’s also a founding member of CompTIA’s End User Commission. Here he shares his thoughts on service provider contracts; specifically what can undo them.

Cybersecurity is a booming area of the IT field. But what sort of jobs are out there? These 5 positions will give you an idea of what might be expected of you as you pursue a cybersecurity career, and what CompTIA certifications you’ll want – or need – on the way.