IT students and pros today face a unique challenge: Future skills like Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Cyber Security, Blockchain, and the like are moving too quickly for most university curricula and even enterprise-level businesses to keep pace. Many top tier institutions are turning to business leaders in these fields to help build and update these…
There are three top careers these days: software developer, health care aides, and data scientists. In fact, according to Glassdoor, data scientist has been the number one job in the United States for the last three consecutive years. Furthermore, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the rise of data science needs will create 11.5M job openings by…
Over the years, artificial intelligence has evolved from being a subject of science fiction to a modern day reality. Although it has been around for quite some time, it is only recently that it has grown to a point where it makes a noticeable impact on our lives. Over the coming years, artificial intelligence will…
What is Digital Transformation? You don’t have to be following the latest IT news to have heard that new technologies are causing major disruption in the way that we live, work, and play. Digital transformation, in the form of emerging technologies such AI and machine learning are on the brink of moving us into a new…
It’s not a bad time to be an IT professional. Self evident – maybe? But the technology we dreamt about as kids is no longer the stuff of fantasy. It’s here, it’s now, and it’s driving almost every facet of the global economy. Beyond the opportunity for a great paying job though, it offers many…
In 2019, the need to upgrade IT infrastructure is expected to be the biggest driver of IT budget increases. Thanks to its cost-efficiency, ease of access, scalability, and security benefits, much of this budget increase will be allocated towards cloud migration and expansion projects. This represents a massive opportunity for IT professionals who are ready…
Ready for a raise? The good news is, many companies prefer to promote from within their own ranks. So if you’re looking to advance to a higher position and pay grade at your current organization, you already have a leg up. However, just because you have worked at the same company for a period of…
Whether you’re an IT student preparing for your first job or a seasoned IT professional looking to advance in your career, one thing is for sure: if you want to succeed in tech, you must continue to grow and expand your skill set. The industry is evolving more rapidly than ever before, and those who…
Cloud-related IT jobs are expected to grow 13% annually over the next 3 years, and according to the IDC, will account for an estimated 38% of all information technology positions by 2021. With a majority of Fortune 500 companies now using Microsoft Azure, it’s no wonder that IT professionals are looking to Microsoft Certifications as…
