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| Your Top Association News to Use this Week — February 6, 2013 |
 Three-fourths of healthcare professionals say that implementing new IT equipment or improving old equipment is a priority, demonstrating how primed the field is for a tech overhaul. CompTIA members can learn more in our Fourth Annual Healthcare IT Insights and Opportunities report. |
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CompTIA Launches New Mobility Community  Finding mobile technology solutions is a top priority for many organizations, driven by the rapid adoption of smartphones and tablets; an increase in the number of people who work from home or other non-traditional office locations; and customer expectations for mobile interactions that are easy, fast and safe. With this in mind, CompTIA has launched a new industry forum to address challenges and opportunities associated with mobile technology. The community’s first major meeting will be at CompTIA’s Annual Member Meeting. Learn more here» |
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The Untethered Executive: How to Maximize Profits with Mobility  It was only a decade ago that many business owners carried two cell phones and rarely travelled without a laptop weighing at least seven pounds. Today, it’s not unusual to see executives travelling with just their smartphone or at least ditching their laptop in favor of a lightweight tablet. These continually advancing technologies allow businesses to engage deeper with customers and other business partners. With this, the justifications for building a mobility practice continue to grow. Read on» |
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Security Remains in Demand While Skills Gaps Persist 
Regardless of how the information security landscape changes, one constant will always remain – the human factor. According to CompTIA’s 10th Annual Information Security Trends study, 41 percent of companies report that their staff has room to grow when it comes to security expertise. The challenge for IT security staff is compounded by changing technology and emerging new security threats. Meanwhile, the continued focus on information security has made it a unique field in which demand exceeds supply. Learn more here» |
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CompTIA Applauds Bipartisan Congressional Proposals for Immigration Reform  Last week, comprehensive immigration reform was proposed by the U.S. Senate. CompTIA President and CEO Todd Thibodeaux said that the proposed legislation could benefit both students who come to the U.S. to study STEM fields and the country itself. Thibodeaux said, “We stand ready to work with members of Congress to keep high-skilled, foreign-born talent in the U.S. to help drive innovation, build our local economies and move forward in this 21st century.” Read the full statement here. Read analysis of these developments here» |
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CompTIA Member Resources Help Solution Providers Succeed 
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