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7 emerging network jobs that could boost your career
Hot trends such as cloud, edge and remote work, plus new approaches including SASE, SD-WAN and ZTNA, are reshaping network job titles and skills requirements
Cisco DevNet certs jump 50%, fanned by network automation
Cisco’s DevNet certifications emphasize network programing, automation, and application-development skills.
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Access denied: Always check for protocol compatibility
It’s easy to overlook, but when devices can’t be accessed, make sure they’re both working with the same protocol versions.
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Gartner: Diversity, equity and inclusion is key to better I&O teams
Infrastructure and operations technology needs to be less brittle and more agile, and DEI can help.
Cisco CCIE certification explained
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert demonstrates an advanced understanding of networking principles plus specialized expertise in an area such as enterprise infrastructure, wireless, data center, security, and collaboration.
Gartner: Top strategic predictions for 2022 and beyond
Expect the unexpected – that’s one element of Gartner's top strategic predictions for 2022 and beyond, presented this week at the firm’s annual IT Symposium/Xpo Americas.
Gartner says IT spending to top $4 trillion in 2022
Gartner says IT budgets are growing at the fastest clip in 10 years, fueled by purchases of infrastructure software and devices.
Gartner: IT skills shortage hobbles cloud, edge, automation growth
IT executives have plans to invest in emerging technologies despite the challenge of finding IT pros with the right training.
Cisco adds specializations to its CCNP cert
Cisco Certified Network Professional demonstrates understanding of core networking principles and specialized expertise in an area such as data center, security,and network programmability.
Tech Resume Library: 27 downloadable templates for IT pros
A well-crafted resume will attract recruiters, HR pros and hiring managers, but getting it just right is a daunting task. To jump start the process, Insider Pro has assembled this collection of real resumes revamped by professional...
Network certs 2021: Significant raises for the right ones
As employees split their time between the office and working at home, IT skills requirements have shifted to cloud, security, and automation.
Real IT leadership: Selling the transformative dream
It's one thing to cook up a great new initiative, but making it happen requires powers of persuasion, solid partnerships, and access to genuine technical insight.
Cisco preps now for the hybrid workforce
Cisco says its employees will work from home part of the time and be supported with its networking gear.
Cisco CCNA certification explained
Cisco Certified Network Associate is an associate-level certification designed to demonstrate that a candidate understands the fundamentals of networking, including network access, IP connectivity, security basics, and automation and...
CIO Think Tank: Reinventing IT
As companies accelerate out of pandemic disruption, how can IT meet increasing demands — and reap unprecedented benefits? In a series of virtual roundtables, dozens of IT leaders offered key insights about the road ahead.
Tech industry remains on a hiring spree
Other sectors of the economy are doing poorly but tech keeps hiring, according to analysis of government data.
Tech employers focus on training for IT pros
Report: Large enterprises are looking toward robust hiring and developing skills for IT teams this year.
IT certifications: Popular and valuable but not for everyone
Getting IT certifications can earn promotions, raises, respect of peers, and higher self-esteem—and they can extend the scope of on-the-job training.
Cisco DevNet certs: 10k awarded in first year
Cisco’s revamped DevNet certification portfolio focuses on network programing, automation and application development, and those software-based skills have never been more important.
