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CyberSeek: Cybersecurity Hiring Momentum Ramps Up

Cyber job postings are growing more than twice the rate of the overheated job market, confirming more need for a cybersecurity skilled workforce.

June 8, 2022 TD Staff Leave a Comment

The search for cybersecurity talent continues to accelerate across the U.S. economy, with cyber job postings growing at more than twice the rate of today’s overheated job market, according to new data from CyberSeek, a joint initiative between the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE), Emsi Burning Glass and CompTIA. U.S. employers deployed 714,548 job […]

Why Data and Analytics Are Critical in the Digital Era

Poor data management or insufficient data analysis could be impacting the bottom line, organizations should begin focusing on data skills.

May 24, 2022 Seth Robinson Leave a Comment

A few years ago, it was hard to talk about enterprise technology without quickly running into the phrase “digital transformation.” Today, there’s a new phrase making the rounds: data-driven. Organizations have been more and more focused on data since “Big Data” was a trendy buzzword in the middle of the last decade, and that focus […]

Metaverse and Crypto Jobs Are on the Rise

The tech industry is seeking experts in the metaverse, crypto and cybersecurity, according to job search engine Adzuna.

March 31, 2022 TD Staff Leave a Comment

In the new world of work, job ads are increasingly featuring some of tech’s new favorite buzzwords – the ‘metaverse’, ‘crypto’, ‘cybersecurity’ – and are seeking experts in the field. The number of ‘metaverse’ vacancies has more than quadrupled in four months, increasing +379% from October, according to research from the Indianapolis-based job search engine […]

5 Surprisingly Best Cities in the US for Tech Jobs

Considering a career in IT? Here's five surprisingly best cities in the U.S. where tech demand is the greatest, according to CompTIA's Tech Town Index.

March 11, 2022 TD Staff Leave a Comment

The best places for tech jobs are surprisingly not in Silicon Valley anymore. Between 2015 and 2020, nearly half of the country’s tech job creation was located in San Francisco, San Jose, New York, Seattle, Los Angeles, Boston, Washington, D.C., and Austin. Today, tech job seekers are attracted to areas with lower costs of living. […]

These 10 IT Certifications Are Critical To An IT Pro’s Success in 2022

March 9, 2022 [email protected] Leave a Comment

Here are 10 cloud, data and security certifications that we identify as critical to an IT professional’s resume in 2022 and beyond, according to a variety of sources, including Indeed, Robert Half, CompTIA and others.

Extron Elevates IT Learning Experience At Phoenix College

Phoenix College outfitted its Maricopa IT Institute with over 150 Extron switching and control devices for an enhanced learning experience.

February 28, 2022 TD Staff Leave a Comment

Phoenix College, located in Maricopa County, has 17,000 students enrolled in over 150 associate degree and certificate programs. The college says it emphasizes workforce development and promotes a symbiotic relationship with industries in the Phoenix metropolitan area and surrounding Maricopa County. In September 2020, the Maricopa IT Institute (ITI) opened to further that mission. The […]

IT Leaders, Admins Disagree On Key Cloud Database Migration Themes

IT leaders and database administrators disagree on the importance security and analytics when migrating database to the cloud, report says.

February 18, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Nearly all organizations are at least on the path toward a cloud database migration, but IT leaders and database administrators disagree on the importance security and analytics, according to new research from MariaDB Corporation. The company’s 2021 Cloud Database Trends Survey of over 120 IT professionals found that 61% of organizations are either fully migrated or […]

Tech Hiring Thrives as National Employment Growth Slows

Technology-related employment and hiring opportunities continue to expand for the 13th consecutive month.

January 7, 2022 TD Staff Leave a Comment

Technology-related employment and hiring opportunities continue to expand, according to an analysis by CompTIA, the Downer’s Grove, ILL.-based nonprofit association for the IT industry and workforce. Technology industry companies added 11,000 workers in December, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which shows the 13th consecutive month of tech employment growth at […]

Lessons from Girl’s Who Code Reshma Saujani

Reshma Saujani's career as an attorney, activist and founder of the non-profit Girls Who Code can teach tech leaders a few things.

December 6, 2021 Alyssa Borelli Leave a Comment

In 2012 Reshma Saujani founded the non-profit Girls Who Code after realizing a growing gender gap in entry-level tech jobs, particularly when it comes to women in tech. In 1995, women represented 37% of computer scientists; that figure has now plunged to 24%, according to Girls Who Code. Most girls drop out of computer science […]

IT Pros Can Spotlight Their Skills With Windows Server Hybrid Certificate

Microsoft announced a new Windows Server certification for Hybrid Administrators will be available in December of 2021.

September 17, 2021 Alyssa Borelli Leave a Comment

Microsoft announced a new Windows Server certification for Hybrid Administrators will be available in December of 2021.