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Now that you understand what big data is, it’s time to dive into some of the challenges organizations face in collecting, managing and analyzing big data. Because big data can be such an asset to your business, it’s important not to get intimidated by these challenges.

CompTIA has launched an open, vendor-neutral community focused on the needs of the Benelux region, encompassing Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. The goal of this new community is to help businesses thrive in a time of unprecedented change.

Texas added more than 17,800 tech jobs in 2018 – the third most of any state – and with nearly 983,000 IT workers, Texas has the second-most tech jobs in the country (behind California). Software and web developer jobs were the most in-demand, growing at a pace of 5.8 percent year-over-year.

Most Linux administrators create numerous shell scripts to automate tasks, but it can be challenging to coordinate and keep track of them. Git allows you to store and organize changes that are made across multiple servers.

The Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System generally referred to as "Harmonized System" or simply "HS" is a multipurpose international product nomenclature developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO).

Linux is all around us, but do you really know what it is? And how does it apply to IT jobs? In this blog post, author, CompTIA instructor and Linux guru Jason Eckert helps to demystify the open-source operating system so you can decide whether or not CompTIA Linux+ is right for you.

Which IT certifications will help you get the entry-level, intermediate or advanced job you want? CompTIA certifications are trusted by employers and help you prove that you’re ready for IT careers ranging from tech support to computer networking and cybersecurity.

Tech jobs are thriving across the United States. Read on to learn which states have added the most jobs in technology, what sectors are in-demand and who is hiring.

Five years ago, CompTIA created the ChannelChangers award. The association bestows this honor on a select group of young professionals who are making their mark within member companies, have shown success or originality as entrepreneurs, or have positively impacted the industry in other ways.

Big Data. The three V’s. What does it all mean? We are here to break down everything you need to know about big data as an IT pro.

With more than 1,100 individuals committed to promoting the expansion and growth of Canada’s $160 billion technology industry, the CompTIA Canadian Business Technology (CBT) Community helps businesses thrive through networking and thought leadership, as well as being a platform to connect with likeminded IT professionals experiencing similar challenges and opportunities.

There were more than 11.8 million people with technology jobs in the United States last year – an increase of 260,865 jobs between 2017 and last year. And while most of these jobs continue to be concentrated in major tech hubs, a solid number of states from the South and Midwest ranked within the top ten for total net tech employment, according to the new Cyberstates™ report from CompTIA.

Learn more about current DNS services and the issues they face. By the end of this webinar, you’ll know how to configure both forward and reverse zones, as well as look for possible security errors.

There’s a tendency to focus on high-tech solutions to stave off a cyberattack. But it's the more mundane things that are equally critical for an effective cybersecurity posture.

Virtual reality and augmented reality (VR/AR) can be a lot of fun, and uniquely immersive fun at that. As these technologies mature, though, we're seeing virtual reality use cases and implementations arise that promise something more than entertainment.