Cryptocurrency: What to know, how to learn in order to succeed
Cryptocurrency is growing in popularity and — eventually — could be used to pay for almost everything. Are there opportunities for a savvy IT professional with an interest in the field to become involved? …
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With thousands of informative articles bouncing around the Internet and billions of dollars worth of transactions occurring daily, cryptocurrencies seem poised to overtake our traditional ideas of …
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Six technology trends that could shape 2018
As we all turn the page on 2017, I, like many others, have looked back and said, “What did I do wrong,” and “What could I have done better?” As a gadget-loving nerd, I have also been reflecting on the …
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Digital twin technology is shaping the future of connectivity
In my current position as a project manager, I have responsibility for the manufacturing process and how it works with the Internet of Things (IoT). I must understand …
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Eight ways to mold yourself into a workplace MVP
Now that you’ve landed the job, know what your responsibilities are, and are performing at your usual high level, it’s time to take the next step and become an MVP employee. So now you ask yourself, “How …
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Fire up your IT by attending conferences and conventions
At first glance, conferences and conventions seem innocuous, just a bunch of like-minded people getting together to socialize and share tips and tricks. For the information technology population …
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Build a reliable and effective professional network
Looking around, it seems as though the information technology field attracts a great many loners. For whatever reason, lone wolf types are as common in IT circles as ants at a picnic. Even if you are …
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Fill in the gaps: The magic of online education
Anyone who knows me knows that I am a huge advocate of IT certifications. Big cheese certifications, small potatoes certifications — it doesn’t matter, I love them all and think the world would be a better place …
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Succeed at CRM with Salesforce
In business, the customer is king, and managing the king’s interactions with your company is a quick path to success. Unfortunately, too many companies consider interaction with a customer …
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Persuasive answers to common criticisms of IT certification
So you’re certified. Or you want to become certified. Are certifications worth it today? Do they still mean anything? And who really cares? My argument is yes, certifications mean a lot …
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