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This year’s Strata Data Conference in San Jose, California, had keynote speakers Nancy Lublin and Bob Filbin centerstage to discuss how their tech startup Crisis Text Line utilizes big data and machine learning to save lives via text messaging.

The topic of data privacy has topped tech headlines on and off for some time now. For those watching the regulatory side of the industry, the focus on what businesses should to protect the privacy of their users has become a constant.

CompTIA debuted its new CompTIA Community Forum in Chicago this month, with presenters and attendees alike speaking very openly about the state of our industry and where we’re headed. Read on to get nine highlights from CCF that had everyone buzzing.

Thinking about a career change? IT could be a great option. You may be surprised to learn that CompTIA chief technology evangelist James Stanger has not always worked in IT. In fact, he has a Ph.D. in English but found his way into IT ... and is glad he did!

Personal branding is an important step in building a successful career in IT—and it doesn't have to feel forced or fake.

While it’s becoming more clear there are potential downsides to technology, causing people and companies to be a bit skeptical, companies have evolved a better understanding of what they need out of a solution provider. This means opportunities are better than ever in tech.

I recently spent a few hours taking the new and improved CompTIA Network+, and I was overall pleased with the new exam. CompTIA does a splendid job with this exam thanks to several key areas.

As one of CompTIA’s core skills certifications, the new CompTIA Network+ verifies that you have what it takes to develop a career in IT infrastructure. Check out the following infographic to see how CompTIA Network+ keeps the world connected.

To celebrate Women’s History Month, we spoke with women working in emerging tech, like predictive data, 3-D printing and cryptocurrency.

Adding PowerShell parameters to your scripts allows you to turn your static, single-purpose scripts into tools that can be used on multiple options and resources. Rather than hard coding your scripts with specific values, you can add parameters that turn your scripts into dynamic tools.

It’s a great time to be in the technology industry, with emerging technologies such as blockchain, AI, AR and VR set to change the way the world does business. With that in mind, CompTIA UK Channel Community Regional Meeting explored the opportunities here.

Companies in the throes of digital transformation know they need to change their perspective and evolve by using the latest technologies to change how they do business. This also means upskilling employees and moving away from supporting digital devices toward understanding data and privacy.

CompTIA Premier Member Customer Thermometer offers a quick way for businesses to get actionable feedback from their customers. The company’s four-option survey has been helping MSPs garner insight from any number different customer interactions to keep customers happy and churn down.

James Stanger is quoted in CIO from IDG on March 5, 2018.

Where do you see yourself in five years? If your current career isn’t setting you on the path to your ultimate goal, perhaps it’s time for a change.