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CompTIA VP Amy Kardel Appointed to U.S. Department of Labor Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship

Downers Grove, IL (Oct. 5, 2021) — CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce, announced today that Amy Kardel, its vice president for strategic workforce relationships, has been appointed to the U.S. Department of Labor’s
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New CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Certification Emphasizes the Skills Needed to Effectively Build Organizational Cybersecurity Readiness

Downers Grove, IL (Oct. 6, 2021) — CompTIA, the leading provider of vendor-neutral skills certifications for information technology (IT) professionals, today launched an update to CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+), a credential for senior-level personnel responsible
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New Mindset Needed to Take on Cybersecurity Complexities, New CompTIA Report Says

Downers Grove, IL (Sept. 28, 2021) — New thinking on cybersecurity policies, processes, people and products are necessary for organizations to reverse perceptions, and perhaps realities, that they are falling behind in their preparedness, a new report from CompTIA, the nonprofit
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CompTIA Network+ Certification Exam Update Released

Downers Grove, IL (Sept. 15, 2021) — CompTIA, the leading provider of vendor-neutral skills certifications for information technology (IT) professionals, today introduced an update to CompTIA Network+, a certification that validates the skills needed to securely establish,
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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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