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CompTIA Feature Articles
Rich Belanger advises other IT instructors to find a balance. Belanger enjoys IT, but doesn’t let it take over his entire life. Belanger is a marathon runner, blue grass guitar picker, churchgoer and family man – and an IT instructor. "Sometimes IT does not treat you right, and you might need something else to pick you up," Belanger said. "... You...
Read more about Belanger's experience as an IT instructor. - Wednesday, September 17, 2008
From the CompTIA IT Glossary: Unified Communications
Unified communications (UC) refers to the coming together of a wide variety of communication mediums—including both hardware and software deliverables—onto a single device or environment. Such communication mediums can include land line and mobile telephony, voice over IP (VoIP), e-mail, instant messaging, digital video and audio, fax, Web conferencing ...
Read more about Unified Communications. - Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Chris Trimble Offers Rules for Strategic Innovators in Breakaway Keynote
Innovations expert Christopher Trimble, co-author of 10 Rules for Strategic Innovators — from Idea to Execution offered his tips for businesses to follow to vet and plan for new ideas in his keynote speech at CompTIA Breakaway....
Read on for more tips on innovation from Chris Trimble - Wednesday, August 27, 2008
From the IT Glossary: Virtualization 2.0
Virtualization 2.0 is a term many in the IT industry use to describe the emerging next level of virtualization technologies. This article defines the term for the industry....
What are some ways you can use Virtualization 2.0? - Wednesday, August 27, 2008
CompTIA News & Special Information
Computing Technology Industry Association Announces Update Plans for CompTIA Network+ Certification
Updated exam due in Q1 2009
Press Release - Monday, September 15, 2008
CompTIA University Announces September Class Schedule
Programs target IT solution provide business owners and operators
Press Release - Monday, September 08, 2008
Network Data Security is Top Concern for IT Professionals, CompTIA Web Poll Reveals
Other worries include user error, storage and support
Press Release - Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Estonia Cyber Security Forum
CompTIA event to address both technical and skills issues
Press Release - Tuesday, September 02, 2008
InFocus CEO Robert O'Malley Elected Chairman of Board of Directors for Computing Technology Industry Association
New board for 2008-09 named at annual Breakaway conference
Press Release - Wednesday, August 27, 2008
CompTIA Presents Best of Show Awards at Breakaway
Five leading technology companies recognized at annual member conference
Press Release - Thursday, August 21, 2008
CompTIA Security+ Surpasses 50,000-Certified Milestone
Users cite certifications role in heightening security awareness, preparedness
Press Release - Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Computing Technology Industry Association Spotlights CompTIA PDI+ at Recharger World Expo 2008
Certification targets technicians who service and support printing and document imaging devices
Press Release - Tuesday, August 19, 2008
CompTIA Educational Foundations Creating Futures Program Receives Lenovo Hope Fund Grant
Award will go toward IT industry career opportunities program
Press Release - Wednesday, August 13, 2008
CompTIA and OnForce Team to Raise Skill Levels of IT Service Professionals
Top IT industry association, leading source of contract tech workers collaborate to offer best-in-class training for technical skills and business practices
Press Release - Thursday, August 07, 2008