Press Releases

CompTIA Small Business Spotlight: Education Needed to Help Small IT Firms Access New Sources for Capital

CompTIA — Wed, 23 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT

Washington, D.C., May 23, 2012 – In conjunction with National Small Business Week, CompTIA, the non-profit association for the information technology (IT) industry, is spotlighting its small business members and some of the issues affecting their ability grow their businesses. Today’s featured member is Waka Digital Media Corporation of Cambridge, Mass.

Waka Digital Media Corporation develops and implements solutions for organization-wide technology management and security assurance. The company’s security, compliance and IT outsourcing services allow organizations and their technology service providers to leverage enterprise-class oversight and consulting without the expense of in-house expertise.

“The cybersecurity landscape is changing more dynamically than ever,” said Jacob K. Braun, president and chief operating officer, Waka Digital Media Corporation. “Between internal and external threats, risks have grown so rapidly many organizations are unable to keep up on their own, so they rely on specialized providers for both information technology and information security outsourcing.”

For small IT firms like Waka Digital, access to new capital and financing is critical to their ability to grow and keep pace with customer demand for their services.

In fact, a recent CompTIA survey of 400-plus IT businesses revealed that micro IT firms (less than $1 million in ...

CompTIA Small Business Spotlight: Payroll Tax Compliance Costs Hurt Small IT Firms

CompTIA — Tue, 22 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Washington, D.C., May 22, 2012 – In conjunction with National Small Business Week, CompTIA, the non-profit association for the information technology (IT) industry, is spotlighting its small business members and some of the issues affecting their ability grow their businesses. Today’s featured member is Jenaly Technology Group of Portsmouth, N.H.

Small IT Entrepreneur Spotlight: MJ Shoer
“My vision and desire to start a new company came from my experiences hiring IT companies in my last job and my deep belief that IT services could be delivered in a better way that would also be a win-win for both provider and client,” explained MJ Shoer, founder, president and virtual chief technology officer of Jenaly Technology Group.

Today, the company employs eight people and provides technology service, support and counsel to small business customers across many different industries. Jenaly offers a range of IT services all focused on being a complete outsourced technology solution provider for their clients.

“This year, we’re working to rebrand our service delivery in the image of the concierge, giving our clients a single place to turn for any and all IT-related issues,” Shoer said. “Our customers know that they can hand their IT needs over ...

CompTIA, TechVoice Partners and Other Industry Groups Back Legislation to Open Government Contracting Opportunities for More Women-Owned Small Businesses

CompTIA — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:30:40 GMT

Washington, D.C., May 21, 2012 – CompTIA, the non-profit association for the information technology (IT) industry, seven of its TechVoice partners and other industry groups today expressed support for legislation aimed at expanding government contracting opportunities for more small businesses owned by women.

The technology groups are supporting S. 2172, the “Fairness in Women-Owned Small Business Contracting Act of 2012.” This legislation would improve access to federal contracting opportunities by women-owned small businesses (WOSB).

Joining CompTIA in backing the legislation are the Information Technology Industry Council, TechNet and several TechVoice members, including the Arizona Technology Council, ASCII Group, New Hampshire High Tech Council, New Jersey Technology Council, North Carolina Technology Association, Technology Association of Georgia and Washington Technology Industry Association.

“It is only fair and reasonable that the WOSB program be brought into parity with other federal contracting programs,” the technology groups said in a letter to Senators Mary L. Landrieu (D-La.), chair, and Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship. “We congratulate you for your work in developing this important legislation, and we stand ready to support passage for the benefit of our ...

CompTIA Shines Spotlight on Small IT Businesses

CompTIA — Mon, 21 May 2012 06:36:44 GMT

Already a major source of economic growth and technology innovations, small businesses poised to contribute more as nation’s lawmakers consider reforms

Washington, D.C., May 21, 2012 – Small information technology (IT) businesses across the United States, vital contributors to the nation’s economic strength and technology leadership, are poised to expand their contributions on both fronts, according to CompTIA, the non-profit association for the IT industry.

In conjunction with National Small Business Week, CompTIA this week will spotlight some of its small IT entrepreneur and business members that are such a vital element of the nation’s economic vibrancy and technological advancement; and highlight policy issues impacting these CompTIA small business members.

“Technology levels the playing field and enables any small business, from local retailers and restaurants, to accounting, law and medical practices to compete with larger rivals,” said Todd Thibodeaux, president and chief executive officer, CompTIA.

“Small technology companies are vital facilitators in making this happen,” Thibodeaux continued. “They account for 40 percent of all IT jobs and 98 percent of the nation’s IT firms. These small businesses employ millions of Americans and contribute billions of dollars annually to our economy. Their contributions can be even more impactful with ...

CompTIA Recognized as Among Best Places to Work in Illinois for Second Straight Year

CompTIA — Fri, 18 May 2012 10:06:03 GMT

Downers Grove, Ill., May 19, 2012 – CompTIA, the non-profit association for the information technology (IT) industry, has been selected as one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois in 2012. It marks the second consecutive year CompTIA has achieved a spot on the list.

The Best Places to Work in Illinois list includes small, medium and large companies, for-profit business and not-for-profit organizations. The program, which began in 2006, is promoted by The Daily Herald Business Ledger in partnership with the Human Resources Management Association of Chicago, the Society for Human Resource Management – Illinois State Council and the Workforce Boards of Metropolitan Chicago. The program is managed by Best Companies Group.

“We’re extremely pleased and honored to earn a spot on the Best Places to Work list this year, alongside all these other worthy organizations who contribute so much to Illinois’ standing as a good place to do business,” said Todd Thibodeaux, president and chief executive officer, CompTIA. “We strive each day to make CompTIA a workplace that keeps people energized and enthused about their careers and enables them to maintain a healthy balance between their work and home lives.”

To be considered for the Best ...

Managed Services, Cloud Options May Spark Broader Deployment of Unified Communications Solutions, New CompTIA Study Finds

CompTIA — Wed, 16 May 2012 03:00:00 GMT

Interest remains high, but organizations face challenges in expanding UC use

Downers Grove, Ill., May 16, 2012 – Unified communications solutions providers utilizing managed services and cloud-based delivery models may play a key role in broadening adoption of unified communications technologies, according to new research released today by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry.

Interest in unified communications remains high. Four out of five companies surveyed for CompTIA’s Second Annual Unified Communications Market Trends study perceive additional value in the proposition of unified communications. Large and medium sized companies and those with a higher proportion of telecommuting workers are most bullish.

Also, budgets for communications and collaboration solutions are increasing or keeping pace with other technology priorities at 85 percent of companies surveyed.

“Organizations have a clear vision of what they expect to gain from unified communications – greater employee productivity, reduced costs and a means to improve customer engagement,” said Seth Robinson, director, technology analysis, CompTIA. “But to get there, significant barriers must be overcome.”

Among the challenges identified in the CompTIA survey: integrating new unified communications tools with existing technologies; calculating return on investment; and how to incorporate mobility, social networking, collaboration ...

Universitas Indonesia Joins CompTIA Authorized Academy Partner Program

CompTIA — Mon, 14 May 2012 08:17:09 GMT

University’s Department of Electrical Engineering is first academic partner in Indonesia

Depok, Indonesia, May 14, 2012 – CompTIA, the leading provider of vendor-neutral skills certifications for the world’s information technology (IT) workforce, announced today that Universitas Indonesia’s Department of Electrical Engineering has joined the CompTIA Authorized Academy Partner Program as the first academic partner in Indonesia.

The UI’s Department of Electrical Engineering will incorporate CompTIA certifications into its curriculum for students pursuing degrees and careers in IT. CompTIA certifications are recognized worldwide as a trusted indicator of qualified and competent professionals in the IT industry in both core competencies including PC systems, networking and security; and emerging technologies such as cloud computing.

"The Department of Electrical Engineering Universitas Indonesia thinks it is very important to have collaboration with CompTIA,” said Dr. Muhamad Asvial, head of the Electrical Engineering Department, Universitas Indonesia. “As the biggest university in Indonesia, UI prepares the young generation to enter global competition with strong competence in IT related technologies, especially for the future trend in cloud computing."

“Students in the Department of Electrical Engineering will have even more options to prepare for careers in IT,” said Dennis Kwok, vice president, Asia Pacific, CompTIA. “Prospective ...

CompTIA, Illinois Technology Association Team Up to Support STEM Education in Illinois Schools

CompTIA — Mon, 14 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT

Donation to Future Founders Foundation Part of National CompTIA Initiative

Downers Grove, Ill., May 14, 2012 – Today, CompTIA, through its TechVoice partnership with the Illinois Technology Association (ITA) and other state-based technology associations around the country, made a $5,000 grant to support education in STEM fields in Illinois. The grant is one in a series of grants CompTIA is making on behalf of its TechVoice partners to support community-based efforts to promote IT and IT workforce development, education and training.

“The advancement of STEM education is critical to building our nation’s future technology workforce,” said Todd Thibodeaux, president and chief executive officer, CompTIA. “Students who are better educated in these areas can become more effective and innovative employees in technology companies and in IT jobs supporting companies in almost every sector of the economy. Through our Creating IT Futures Foundation and partnerships such as TechVoice, CompTIA is contributing to local STEM education – and workforce readiness – in Illinois and other states across the country.”

On behalf of the ITA, CompTIA will donate to the Future Founders Foundation, a non-profit organization that expands entrepreneurship and career exploration programs for low income students in Chicago. The organization, ...

CompTIA, North Carolina Technology Association Team Up to Support STEM Education in North Carolina

CompTIA — Thu, 10 May 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Donation to NC First Part of National CompTIA Initiative

Downers Grove, Ill., May 10, 2012 – Today, CompTIA, through its TechVoice partnership with the North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA) and other state-based technology associations around the country, made a $5,000 grant to support education in STEM fields in North Carolina.

The grant is one in a series of grants CompTIA is making on behalf of its TechVoice partners to support community-based efforts to promote IT and IT workforce development, education and training.

“The advancement of STEM education is critical to building our nation’s future technology workforce,” said Todd Thibodeaux, president and chief executive officer, CompTIA. “Students who are better educated in these areas can become more effective and innovative employees in technology companies and in IT jobs supporting companies in almost every sector of the economy. Through our Creating IT Futures Foundation and partnerships such as TechVoice, CompTIA is contributing to local STEM education – and workforce readiness – in North Carolina and other states across the country.”

On behalf of NCTA, CompTIA will donate to NC FIRST, the North Carolina chapter of US FIRST, a nonprofit organization that engages teams of students in the process of ...

CompTIA, New Jersey Technology Council Team Up to Support STEM Education in New Jersey Schools

CompTIA — Wed, 09 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Donation to NJTC Education Foundation Part of National CompTIA Initiative

Downers Grove, Ill., May 9, 2012 – Today, CompTIA, through its TechVoice partnership with the New Jersey Technology Council (NJTC) and other state-based technology associations around the country, made a $5,000 grant to support education in STEM fields in New Jersey.

The grant is one in a series of grants CompTIA is making on behalf of its TechVoice partners to support community-based efforts to promote IT and IT workforce development, education and training.

“The advancement of STEM education is critical to building our nation’s future technology workforce,” said Todd Thibodeaux, president and chief executive officer, CompTIA. “Students who are better educated in these areas can become more effective and innovative employees in technology companies and in IT jobs supporting companies in almost every sector of the economy. Through our foundation, Creating IT Futures, and partnerships such as TechVoice, CompTIA is contributing to local STEM education – and workforce readiness – in states across the country, including New Jersey.”

CompTIA will donate to the NJTC’s Education Foundation. The Foundation is committed to the continued development of a highly educated technology workforce in New Jersey and brings business and academia ...