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CompTIA 25th Anniversary Contest CompTIA is celebrating our 25th Anniversary and we want to reward our members for helping us become the leading IT trade association. This issue contains the third quiz in a series of four quizzes about the industry and CompTIA’s history. Those with the highest scores overall will be entered into a drawing to win cash prizes. You must take all the quizzes to qualify for the drawing.The grand prize winner will receive $1,000 and a VIP trip to Breakaway 2007 in Las Vegas. Four first-prize winners will receive $500 prizes. Follow this link to take the third quiz now! Follow these links to take either Quiz 1 or Quiz 2. |
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Considering the Costs of Data Breaches For many companies, the term “data breach” conjures images
of a malevolent hacker working mischievously from the outside to outflank
the company’s firewalls and other security measures to obtain valuable
company and customer data. In reality, however, data breaches are far
more likely to occur within the company itself, whether due to negligence
or by willful intent on the part of disgruntled or scheming personnel. |
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The Road to Remote Access Today's world is one of laptop PCs, cell phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), Blackberries, WiFi, and a multitude of other assorted technological gadgets and innovations intended to keep users plugged into the online world. With the explosive growth of such technologies, it's not surprising more and more organizations - from the smallest shops to the largest enterprises - are looking at ways to leverage these innovations to provide personnel with the ability to work remotely. |
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CompTIA Member Witnesses Industry’s Dramatic Changes Michael Schuler has been in the PC industry "from the beginning." And how the industry has changed during that time! When Mr. Schuler first started out, he was in the rental and leasing industry - many businesses could not afford the latest PC equipment, so they would rent or lease it from major rental/lease companies. |
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CompTIA A+ 2003 to be Retired June 30 CompTIA A+ 2003 will no longer be available as of June 30. CompTIA A+ 2006 is available now. Vouchers and study materials can be purchased online in the CompTIA store at store.comptia.org. Investing in the upgraded CompTIA A+ for your employees will help your business. The upgraded exam satisfies the requirements for the new IT Technician job roles. It covers technology and job-specific knowledge, as well as security and the communications skills necessary to provide excellent customer service. The exam takes a new approach to validating the skills for entry-level technicians by covering basic technical skills on one exam and the job role-specific application of those skills on the other. The job-role specific skills are important, as are the security skills, a vital tool for an entry-level computer support professional working in any job environment. Earning CompTIA A+ will ensure your employers are well-rounded, with the technical skills necessary to do their job and the communications skills that will enable them to do so in a professional manner. Example job roles for CompTIA A+ include the following: IT Technician, Enterprise Technician, PC Technician, Desktop Support Technician, Field Technician, PC Support Specialist, Student, Remote Support Technician, Help Desk Technician, Call Center Technician, Depot Technician, Bench Technician. Investing in CompTIA A+ can help you retain quality employees. Recent trends suggest job growth for computer support skills professionals, and skills shortages are predicted in some areas. Investing in certification now will help guarantee that you have competent employees to fill those jobs. Certiified employees also lead to increased customer satisfaction and repeat business, as well as increased revenue. The chart below offers details about the job roles for each exam concentration.
For more information about CompTIA A+, visit http://certification.comptia.org/a+. |
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| 6. | CompTIA Breakaway – The
Place to Go for Top IT Industry Executives!
Register now if you are looking to add partners to your channel programs. Register now if you are a Reseller that would like to join this distinguished group in discovering opportunities for your business. July 31 – Aug. 2, 2007 Register Now. Attention Resellers – You’re
eligible to receive a $200 cash incentive to experience the benefits
of Breakaway. Hurry, offer expires on May 30! Follow
this link for details. |
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