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Give Veterans an IT On-ramp with Troops To Tech Careers

by Comptia Blog on March 13, 2012 9:45 AM

Veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars are returning to our communities—more than 1 million active-duty personnel are slated to join the ranks of America's 22 million veterans during the next five years—and they need jobs.

Cybersecurity Legislation Predictably Unpredictable on Capitol Hill

by Comptia Blog on February 8, 2012 5:03 PM

The 2012 legislative session started off looking very promising for the passage of cybersecurity reform — then suddenly the landscape shifted. On privacy and intellectual property issues, we saw the Internet companies flex lobbying muscle... More »

CompTIA Breakaway 2011 Focuses on Customer Care, Not Technology

by ChannelPro-SMB on August 4, 2011 10:05 AM

More than 1000 IT channel partner attendees are being encouraged to sharpen their business problem solving skills, rather than focusing too much on technology.

CompTIA Touts Breakaway's Healthcare Offerings

by ChannelPro-SMB on July 15, 2011 12:25 AM

Panel discussions, a training session, and a keynote address on the topic of IT channel opportunities in the SMB healthcare sector have been included in the CompTIA Breakaway 2011 lineup.

CompTIA Revamps IT Hall of Fame; Inducts Class of 2011

by Michael S on April 13, 2011 7:58 AM

During the recent CompTIA Annual Member Meeting, the revamped HOF was rolled out and 2011 inductees were honored, including Earl Pace, Phil Katz, and the CompTIA A+ Originators team.

Introducing CompTIA's Healthcare IT Community

by ChannelPro-SMB on March 10, 2011 10:45 PM

The trade organization designed and launched the online forum as a means of providing channel pros with the resources needed to expand into healthcare IT.

Providing the Ins and Outs of Healthcare IT

by ChannelPro-SMB on March 10, 2011 10:32 PM

CompTIA and its Healthcare IT Community offers channel pros training and resources to overcome the legal and technological hurdles involved with entering the healthcare vertical.

Q&A: TechVoice Connects SMB IT Professionals to Congress

by E. Hom on March 4, 2011 12:58 PM

CompTIA's TechVoice online public advocacy platform offers SMB IT service providers the chance to speak up on technology-related issues and have their voices heard by Congress.
By Elaine J. Hom

Build a Viable Healthcare IT Practice: Resources from CompTIA

by ChannelPro-SMB on February 4, 2011 3:40 PM

What Do You Need to Build a Viable Healthcare IT Practice? Much like cloud computing and managed services, Healthcare IT has become an attractive practice for many IT service providers. Attention is on the rise... More »

This Is Not Your Father's CompTIA. A Breakaway 2010 Recap

by Michael S on August 13, 2010 8:59 AM

The 2010 CompTIA Breakaway event wrapped up in San Antonio this week and there is no doubt that the team at CompTIA is on a mission to be bigger and better than anything they have done in the past.

CompTIA Strikes Alliance with U.S. Small Business Administration

by ChannelPro-SMB on August 5, 2010 9:38 PM

The trade association's new development initiative is expected to make SBA benefits and programs more accessible to small technology companies and high-tech entrepreneurs.

PartnerConduit Network Readies for Breakaway

by ChannelPro-SMB on August 5, 2010 9:20 PM

The online community announces new features, offerings, and partnerships in preparation of the CompTIA event.

New $20 Monthly VAR Membership Package from CompTIA

by ChannelPro-SMB on April 5, 2010 11:41 AM

Access to research, education, networking programs, and more are now available for just $20 per month.

Survey: 'Optimism Returns to the Channel'

by ChannelPro-SMB on January 25, 2010 8:00 AM

CompTIA Business Confidence report reveals a renewed optimism as IT execs report strengthen balance sheets and predict growth in health care, green IT, and virtualization markets.

Cloud Computing: SMBs Embracing SaaS and Managed Services

by ChannelPro-SMB on January 18, 2010 1:26 PM

SMBs are investing in technology that reduces costs by improving efficiencies and productivity.
By Geoffrey Oldmixon

Positive Market Growth for Managed Services

by Cecilia G on November 24, 2009 9:26 AM

CompTIA highlights trends in managed services with a new study.
By Cecilia Galvin

New CompTIA Exam Measures 'Basic IT Terminology and Technology'

by ChannelPro-SMB on November 3, 2009 9:26 PM

Vouchers for the Strata IT Tech exam are being distributed by ITCareerPro.

Green Conscience May Drive More Sales Than Green Wallet

by ChannelPro-SMB on October 20, 2009 10:32 PM

CompTIA study suggests environmental concerns lead to more eco-friendly procurement decisions than promise of energy savings. Organization finds many companies struggling to prove ROI despite green commitment.

FREE WEBINAR: How To Increase Revenues Providing Managed Services

by ChannelPro-SMB on August 21, 2009 8:27 AM

This FREE CompTIA live web event series demonstrates how to increase revenues providing managed services.

VIDEO: Live from Breakaway '09: Todd Thibodeaux

by ChannelPro TV on August 7, 2009 1:48 PM

Todd Thibodeaux, President and CEO, CompTIA on the highlights of the 2009 event Check out highlights of the event at the Breakaway blog . More »

CompTIA Board of Directors Establishes Long-Term Strategic Objectives

by Guest Blogger on August 6, 2009 1:10 PM

During a Board of Directors meeting held in conjunction with Breakaway, CompTIA was directed to: expand its influence on public policy issues affecting the industry; develop new programs to produce a pipeline of skilled tech... More »

Best of Breakaway Award Winners Announced

by Guest Blogger on August 6, 2009 12:58 PM

During a ceremony held Wednesday night at Breakaway 2009, eight IT companies were awarded the Best of Breakaway Award for outstanding products or services. More than 400 technology resellers and solution providers who attended the... More »

Business Guru Verne Harnish Teaches Breakaway Attendees How to Grow Their Businesses

by Guest Blogger on August 6, 2009 12:21 PM

Verne Harnish, founder of the world-renowned Entrepreneurs' Organization and founder and CEO of Gazelles, Inc., conducted a two-day workshop entitled Strategic Business Planning during Breakaway. The first day of the hands-on, interactive workshop focused on... More »

IT, Crime and Jurisdiction

by Guest Blogger on August 6, 2009 12:20 AM

Members of the CompTIA Executive Forum had a guest speaker this evening. James Earl, Executive Director of Nevada's Technological Crime Advisory Board, reviewed recent state legislation "relating to security of personal information." Among the issues... More »

Congressman Issa Shares His Views on the Role Government and Trade Associations Can Play in Advancing Small Business and the Technology Industry

by Guest Blogger on August 6, 2009 12:17 AM

During a dinner keynote address at Breakaway this evening, Representative Darrell Issa (R-California) was interviewed by Larry Irving, president of Irving Information Group and co-chair of the Internet Innovation Alliance. The following are excerpts from... More »