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Max Silkstone got into IT 10 years ago with an apprenticeship and CompTIA A+. Now he’s an incident and problem manager at a major biotech firm. Read how IT certifications helped open this door – and how they could for you as well.

Stranger Things Season 3 is here! As you’re getting ready to binge watch, take a look at some of the technology that’s appeared in the last few episodes, and see what the show’s vision of early-’80s tech tells us about where we are now—and where we might be soon.

While solid technical skills are, of course, critical, people with strong empathy, attention to detail and a quick response rate make great cybersecurity professionals.

The enterprise cybersecurity threat landscape is more complicated than ever – but managing the cybersecurity basics remains the single most important factor in secure business computing.

The business value of drone technologies is increasing, according to CompTIA’s new Drone Market report, but there are still a lot of myths and misconceptions about what drones do and how they do it. It’s a challenge that members of CompTIA’s Drone Advisory Council see every day.

Given the growing complexities of planning and maintaining technology as well as having the right staff, many local governments might be much better off outsourcing some or all of their IT operations.

A discussion on AI was held before a packed room of Congressional staff and other stakeholders, and covered an array of topics such as AI’s enabling factors (data), who is using it (businesses and individual consumers), the hurdles to additional adoption (not enough data), and why we need it (to improve lives, workflows, and customer experiences, along with winning the global AI race).

With a sea of certifications to choose from, how do you know what are the best IT certifications? See what other IT industry publications have to say about CompTIA certifications.

Unpacking the complexities and best practice of leadership took centre stage at CompTIA’s latest ANZ Channel Community meeting in Sydney, Australia, where solution providers received valuable insight and guidance from the channel’s best.

IT Instructor David Staples talks about getting into cybersecurity by learning the basics of IT and then gaining experience and certifications.

When you think of IT skills, you might think of cybersecurity, cloud or computer networking. But CompTIA CEO Todd Thibodeaux highlights teamwork as the most important skill for today’s IT pro.

Organizations are looking into the benefits of Artificial Intelligence. While AI might not be fully ready for prime time, only a fool would look the other way or put their head in the sand when it comes to how AI might be able to help improve cybersecurity operations.

When you participate in ChannelCon, held Aug. 5-7 at the Bellagio Hotel, the whole point is to win big. And, we’re not talking about gambling. We want you to win big at work.

For 25 years, the Human Services Information Technology Advisory Group (HSITAG) has been identifying and monitoring critical HHS issues, including reaching out to state and federal officials, with a particular focus on how technology systems and automation could be used to help improve the lives of HHS professionals and the constituencies they serve.

A new study from CompTIA, found that 78% of tech workers would consider leaving their current city for a new job, citing affordability and local economy as major factors driving the decision.