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Manufacturers can use CompTIA membership to connect with thousands of potential new channel partners.
Educators & Trainer
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As the leading IT industry association, CompTIA has created a variety of programs and initiatives to benefit IT professionals, educators and business owners.
What's New At CompTIA
CompTIA Feature Articles
After a 30-foot fall from a cliff left her struggling to do simple tasks, Jeannine Lilly was told by doctors that she would never be able to do much more than lie on her couch and watch TV. Thankfully, the former Latin teacher decided to ignore their advice and "Carpe Diem" instead. Jeannine is a National Board Certified Teacher who taught Latin and...
Find out how Creating Futures helped Jeannine into her new career. - Friday, October 17, 2008
Optimizing Search Requires Strategy
Getting a high ranking for your business on an Internet search requires much more than what potential clients see on your home page. In order to move up in search results, companies are increasingly turning to search engine optimization (SEO) firms, which edit and organize Web site content to increase the chance the site will appear among the top res...
Read on for more insights into SEO. - Friday, October 17, 2008
Using the Media to Effectively Promote Your Products and Services
A good marketing strategy can differentiate your business from other resellers with similar products and services. How can clients choose your services or your products if they don't know about them? The media can help. But media relations is more than just distributing press releases. It is a delicate process that—if done correctly—can return big r...
How can a good marketing strategy affect your business? - Friday, October 17, 2008
Member Voice: What VARs Shouldn’t Do in a Credit Crunch
What we perceived to be a national slowdown erupted into a worldwide financial disaster involving some of the largest and most revered institutions in history. Credit is frozen in every corner of the world. The personal and financial shock has resulted in fear and the uncertainty of what the future might bring....
What is a VAR to do? The question should really be asked as: “What should a VAR not do?” - Friday, October 17, 2008
CompTIA News & Special Information
IT Industry Veterans Join CompTIA Educational Foundation Board of Directors
Board welcomes Gary Gillam, Wayne Mize
Press Release - Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Small, Medium-Sized Businesses See Growth Opportunities in Next 12 Months, CompTIA Study Reveals
Many planning for expansion and new hiring, but are cautious on tech spending
Press Release - Monday, November 10, 2008
CompTIA Managed Services Summit Provided Channel Executives a Unique Business Opportunity
Three companies honored with best of show awards
Press Release - Thursday, October 30, 2008
Ingram Micro Makes Generous Donation to CompTIA Educational Foundations Creating Futures Program
Computer equipment donation will help fund IT career training programs
Press Release - Tuesday, October 21, 2008
CompTIA CTT+ Virtual Classroom Trainer to Launch at DevLearn 2008 Conference
New certification available in November
Press Release - Thursday, October 16, 2008
CompTIA Educational Foundation Receives Generous Donation from ExamForce
Test preparation software will help U.S. military veterans train for second careers
Press Release - Wednesday, October 15, 2008
CompTIA Survey Reveals Business Education Needs for Technology Solution Providers
Businesses say they need help with HR and customer issues
Press Release - Monday, October 13, 2008
Updated CompTIA Security+ Exam Available October 14
Reflects changing IT security landscape
Press Release - Monday, October 13, 2008
Working at Home Has Its Benefits
CompTIA Research: Telecommuting Trends Survey
In the News - eWEEK Channel Insider Thursday, October 09, 2008
In Memoriam: Jim Brann
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) recently lost one of its most passionate and committed members, and the IT industry lost one of its truly nice guys with the recent death of Jim Brann.
In the News - Thursday, October 09, 2008