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…
Did you know that 90% of data in the world today has been created in the last two years alone? That’s because every day, we create 2.5 quintillion bytes of data. That’s a lot of data that needs to be processed, analyzed and turned into meaningful — and sometimes highly valuable — insights that help…
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…
Whether you’re a bright-eyed rookie or seasoned IT professional, chances are you’ve encountered the term ‘big data’. You may not have understood precisely what it meant at the time, but unless you’ve been living under a rock, you also probably know that big data skills are in high demand. That means that now is the…
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…
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…