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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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Austin Claims Top Spot in Second Annual CompTIA Tech Town Index

Downers Grove, IL (Dec. 3, 2019) — The eyes of information technology (IT) workers may be focused on Austin, Texas, the top metro market in the United States for IT job opportunities and quality of life considerations, according to the second annual Tech Town Index released today
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CompTIA IT Industry Outlook 2020: ‘Tricky Balancing Act’ Ahead as Industry Enters a New Decade

Downers Grove, IL (Nov. 19, 2019) — The global information technology (IT) industry heads into 2020 balancing its drive to produce new products and services while addressing issues that are often byproducts of innovation, according to the “IT Industry Outlook 2020” report from
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CyberSeek Workforce Analytics Partnership Renewed Through 2022

Washington, D.C. (Oct. 23, 2019) — The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) led by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, CompTIA and Burning Glass Technologies announced today a commitment to expand and enhance CyberSeek to tackle the increasingly
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Beta Testers Sought for New CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst Certification Exam

Downers Grove, IL (Oct. 24, 2019) — CompTIA, the leading provider of vendor-neutral skills certifications for the global technology workforce, has announced the launch of a new beta exam for the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) credential. The beta test is a prelude to the
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IT Channel Companies Sharpen Focus on Emerging Tech, New Partnerships and Marketing, CompTIA Report Finds

Downers Grove, IL (Oct. 22, 2019) — Information technology (IT) channel companies are increasing their involvement with emerging technologies and actively seeking new partnering opportunities as they strive to maintain their market relevance, according to new research from
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U.S. Tech Sector Hiring Cooled Off in September, CompTIA Analysis Reveals

Washington, D.C. (Oct. 4, 2019) — Hiring in the U.S. technology sector slowed in September, mirroring modest job gains recorded throughout the nation’s economy, according to an analysis by CompTIA, the leading technology industry association. The tech sector added an estimated
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CompTIA and Google Team Up to Deepen Talent Pool of IT Support Professionals

Downers Grove, IL (Sept. 19, 2019) — Technology industry leaders CompTIA and Google’s Grow with Google initiative to create economic opportunities, are teaming up to address growing employer demand for tech support specialists. The two organizations announced today that they are
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Balancing Act: Companies Walking a Fine Line Between Innovation and Cybersecurity, New CompTIA Report Concludes

Downers Grove, IL (Sept. 17, 2019) — Companies are working to balance their desire for new innovations with their need for strong cyber-defenses, a new report from CompTIA, the leading technology industry trade association, finds. CompTIA’s “Cybersecurity for Digital Operations,”
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U.S. Tech Industry Employment Stands Out in Disappointing August Jobs Report, CompTIA Analysis Finds

Washington, D.C. (Sept. 6, 2019) — Hiring in the U.S. technology sector and among tech occupations generally stood out in an otherwise lackluster August jobs report, according to an analysis by CompTIA, the leading technology industry association. CompTIA’s examination of today’s
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CompTIA Security+ Surpasses 500,000 Certified Milestone

Downers Grove, IL (Aug. 13, 2019) — CompTIA, the leading provider of vendor-neutral skills certification for the global technology workforce, said today more than 500,000 individuals have earned its CompTIA Security+ credential. CompTIA Security+ is recognized by employers and
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‘Connected Communities’ Populated with Business Opportunities, CompTIA ChannelCon 2019 Attendees Told

Las Vegas (August 6, 2019) — Connected communities made possible by the Internet of Things (IoT) is creating a new ecosystem rich with new business opportunities for technology solutions providers, a panel of IoT experts said Monday at CompTIA ChannelCon 2019. The session on “The
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CompTIA Linux+ Certification Earns ANSI Accreditation

Downers Grove, IL (July 18, 2019) — CompTIA, the leading provider of vendor-neutral skills certifications for technology professionals around the world, said today its CompTIA Linux+ certification has been accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The ANSI
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CompTIA Analysis: Mid-year Employment Data Signals Continued Demand for Tech Talent

Washington, DC (July 5, 2019) — U.S. technology sector employment increased by more than 56,000 jobs during the first six months of 2019, enhanced by a solid month of hiring in June, according to an analysis by CompTIA, the leading technology industry association. CompTIA’s
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