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Tech Companies Accelerate Hiring as Other Industries Slow Employment Growth, CompTIA Analysis Finds

Downers Grove, IL (Sept. 3, 2021) — Hiring by U.S. technology companies in August reached a near two-year high, a positive counterweight to slower payroll growth and tech employment in other sectors of the economy, an analysis by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the
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Back to Business: Cautious Optimism Prevails in the IT Channel, New Report from CompTIA Finds

Downers Grove, IL (Aug. 17, 2021) — Information technology (IT) channel companies are cautiously optimistic as they refocus on growth opportunities in 2021 and beyond after the unprecedented events of 2020, according to new research from CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the
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New Hiring, Continuing Strong Employer Demand Drive Tech Unemployment Rate to its Lowest Level in Two Years, CompTIA Analysis Reveals

Downers Grove, IL (Aug. 6, 2021) — The unemployment rate for information technology (IT) occupations reached a two-year low in July as tech sector companies and employers across the economy increased their staffing, an analysis by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the IT
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Tech Sector Employment Expansion Continues, CompTIA Report Reveals

Downers Grove, IL (July 2, 2021) — Hiring by technology companies continues on a growth path with tech firms adding 10,500 workers in June and 80,600 through the first half of 2021, an analysis by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and
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CompTIA Members Offer Aid to Victims of Ransomware Attack

Downers Grove, IL (July 5, 2021) — CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce, today announced several actions to help IT companies affected by the ransomware attack that has impacted organizations worldwide. CompTIA member
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CompTIA Survey: Help Desk Responsibilities Expand as Technology Moves from Tactical Tool to Strategic Asset

Downers Grove, IL (June 17, 2021) — As technology continues its emergence from backroom tactic to frontline strategy help desk professionals are taking on new responsibilities and adding new skills, according to a survey by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information
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New CompTIA Cloud+ Certification Exam Available Worldwide

Downers Grove, IL (June 9, 2021) — CompTIA, the leading provider of vendor-neutral skills certifications for information technology (IT) professionals, today announced the worldwide availability of a new CompTIA Cloud+ certification exam. Along with the global launch of the new
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Shining Lights and Rising Stars Honored with CompTIA 2020 Spotlight Awards

Downers Grove, IL (July 30, 2020) — Four women recognized for their excellence in leadership and mentorship, along with a willingness to take on new challenges, are the winners of the 2020 Spotlight Awards presented by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the global technology
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CompTIA Cloud+ Beta Exam Released, Focuses on Cloud Security, High Availability

Downers Grove, IL (July 23, 2020) — CompTIA, the leader in training and professional certifications for the global information technology (IT) workforce, is inviting IT professionals to be a part of the first group to earn the new CompTIA Cloud+ credential. CompTIA is seeking
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AI, 5G Will ‘Drive the Technology Revolution,’ According to CompTIA Emerging Technology Community

Downers Grove, IL (June 11, 2020) – Technology solutions built around artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G wireless networks will have the biggest impact on companies involved in the business of technology in the coming years, according to the Emerging Technology Community of
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CompTIA Survey: Technology Companies Weathering the Pandemic Storm

Downers Grove, IL (May 20, 2020) — Technology solution companies appear to be holding their own during the COVID-19 pandemic, with most expecting to see the first steps toward a return to normalcy within the next three months, according to a survey by CompTIA, the leading
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U.S. Tech Sector Employment Appears to be Holding Steady in Uncertain Labor Market

Downers Grove, IL (April 3, 2020) — Employment in the U.S. information technology (IT) sector expanded by an estimated 8,500 new workers in March, according to CompTIA, the leading trade association for the global IT industry. The other component of IT employment — positions with
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Business Enthusiasm Over Innovation and Emerging Tech Tempered by Cybersecurity and Workforce Concerns, New CompTIA Report Reveals

Downers Grove, IL (Feb. 4, 2020) – Organizations around the world identify innovation as a top business priority and are intrigued by the potential of emerging technologies, according to a new report from CompTIA, the leading trade association for the global information
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Another Month of Slow Hiring for US Tech Sector in December, CompTIA Analysis Shows

Washington, DC (Jan. 10, 2020) — The U.S. technology sector added a modest 3,500 new jobs in December, the second-lowest total for the calendar year, according to analysis by CompTIA, the leading technology industry association. Across the entire U.S. economy information
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U.S. Tech Sector Hiring Pace Quickened in November, CompTIA Analysis Shows

Washington, DC (Dec. 6, 2019) — Hiring in the U.S. technology sector bounced back in November after two months of modest employment gains, according to analysis by CompTIA, the leading technology industry association. The sector added an estimated 15,500 jobs last mont
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