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CompTIA overhauls its security certification exam in response to new threats
Cybersecurity

CompTIA overhauls its security certification exam in response to new threats

CompTIA updates CySA+ exam to tackle evolving cybersecurity threats, enhancing focus on proactive defence, regulatory compliance, and modern tech risks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2020
CompTIA brings certification testing online, just in time for lockdown
DevOps

CompTIA brings certification testing online, just in time for lockdown

CompTIA partners with Pearson VUE to offer online testing for its certification exams, allowing users to take tests from home or office.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020
Remote working: Four things businesses must do now
Data Loss Prevention

Remote working: Four things businesses must do now

The COVID-19-10 outbreak has seen remote working shift from being a business perk to the new way of life for many employees and businesses across the world.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2020
CompTIA launches COVID-19 resources forum for tech industry
Hybrid & Remote Work

CompTIA launches COVID-19 resources forum for tech industry

IT and tech industry forum CompTIA has created an interactive online forum dedicated to serving technology firms and workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Apr 2020
CompTIA absorbs cybersecurity info-sharing group
Cybersecurity

CompTIA absorbs cybersecurity info-sharing group

CompTIA to manage global cybersecurity information-sharing body TSP-ISAO as it aims to advance industry resilience.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2020
CompTIA launches IT workforce planning guide
Health Technologies

CompTIA launches IT workforce planning guide

The free resource, called My IT Path, is designed to provide a personalised and interactive experience for anyone learning about careers in the field.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2020
CompTIA hiring spree: three new executive council members appointed
CompTIA

CompTIA hiring spree: three new executive council members appointed

CompTIA strengthens ANZ Channel Community by appointing three new executive council members, underscoring its commitment to growth and millennial engagement.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2020
CompTIA launches tool to measure emerging tech-readiness
Microsoft

CompTIA launches tool to measure emerging tech-readiness

CompTIA says the assessment will help to identify what steps are needed to ensure organisations expand their business.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2020
Enabling cybersecurity professionals with project management skills
DevOps

Enabling cybersecurity professionals with project management skills

To meet growing complexity, cybersecurity professionals are now expected to master project management skills, blending tech knowledge with business goals.

By Karen Drewitt • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2020
IT channel companies sharpen focus on emerging tech, new partnerships & marketing
Disaster Recovery

IT channel companies sharpen focus on emerging tech, new partnerships & marketing

The future of the IT channel is uncertain as new players, technologies, and partners emerge, according to a report by CompTIA.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2019
Aussie teens empowered by tech but held back by career options
Gaming

Aussie teens empowered by tech but held back by career options

Australian teens see tech positively and are interested in tech careers, but are held back by limited job opportunities, poor training access, and gender bias.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2019
CompTIA and community to offer free tech certifications
Education, Learning & Training

CompTIA and community to offer free tech certifications

CompTIA, with its ANZ Channel Community, is offering 3,000 young Aussies and Kiwis free tech certification, aiming to boost careers in the growing ICT sector.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
Explosive drone market represents new business opportunities
Drones

Explosive drone market represents new business opportunities

Global investment in drones is leading to new business opportunities and potential regulatory changes, according to research by CompTIA.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2019
Huge potential and significant challenges face businesses investing in AI
Data Analytics

Huge potential and significant challenges face businesses investing in AI

AI must move past the hype and focus on tangible benefits for businesses to integrate the technology successfully, according to research by CompTIA.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2019
How IoT can generate new business - CompTIA
Unified Communications

How IoT can generate new business - CompTIA

The Internet of Things is the emerging technology that offers the most immediate opportunities to generate new business and revenue.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2019
IT industry outlook: Six industry trends to be aware of
Digital Transformation

IT industry outlook: Six industry trends to be aware of

Emerging technology is the fastest growing sector for Australian and New Zealand channel organisations, says CompTIA's IT Industry Outlook report.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019

Stories from Other Regions

CompTIA unveils new ANZ channel council
Partner Programmes

CompTIA unveils new ANZ channel council

CompTIA appoints Warwick Grey and Grant Finer as ANZ Channel Community Executive Council members in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2019