CompTIA Technical Certifications Adopted at CDW; CDW To Train Technicians in CompTIA A+, Network+ and Server+.Business Editors/Technology Writers CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 6, 2001 CompTIA - The Computing Technology Industry Association See CompTIA. - today announced that CDW CDW - data warehouse Computer Centers, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDWC CDWC Computer Discount Warehouse (stock symbol) ) has adopted CompTIA's vendor-neutral A+(TM), Network+(TM) and Server+(TM) certifications as part of its training offerings for CDW technicians. This announcement comes on the heels of CDW's recent registration with the International Organization for Standardization International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Organization for determining standards in most technical and nontechnical fields. Founded in Geneva in 1947, its membership includes more than 100 countries. , a network of the national standards institutes of 130 countries, headquartered in Geneva Geneva, canton and city, Switzerland Geneva (jənē`və), Fr. Genève, canton (1990 pop. 373,019), 109 sq mi (282 sq km), SW Switzerland, surrounding the southwest tip of the Lake of Geneva. , Switzerland, and underscores the importance of certification standards for the technology industry. "By adopting CompTIA certifications as part of CDW technician training, CDW has acknowledged the need for vendor-neutral technology standards," said John Venator, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , CompTIA. "These certifications differentiate CDW's technical staff, and demonstrate to customers that CDW technicians have achieved a level of expertise recognized and valued in the industry," he said. As competition increases in the IT market, the number of certifications held by IT professionals is becoming a competitive differentiator demonstrating a higher level of skill and expertise. CDW has seen a 25 percent increase in certifications of technical staff within nine months and continued certification training will solidify so·lid·i·fy v. so·lid·i·fied, so·lid·i·fy·ing, so·lid·i·fies v.tr. 1. To make solid, compact, or hard. 2. To make strong or united. v.intr. CDW's position as a leading provider of both technology equipment and services. "The CompTIA certifications will ensure that our customers receive the highest level of service and technology expertise, which is crucial to our business model said Paul Kozak, CDW's executive vice president - operations. "In addition, these certifications allow us to offer our employees the training support and professional development they need to reach their own personal career goals." Training for the A+, Network+ and Server+ certifications will be offered to CDW technicians through CDW University. CDW University is the company's internal training program dedicated to providing coworkers the skills and knowledge to achieve CDW's business goals. CompTIA has certified more then 400,000 people in 62 countries with its vendor-neutral certifications. More information of CompTIA certifications is available at www.comptia.org. About CompTIA CompTIA, the Computing Technology Industry Association, is a not-for-profit trade association providing the technology community standards Community standards are local norms bounding acceptable conduct. Sometimes these standards can itemized in a list that states the community's values and sets guidelines for participation in the community. in the areas of Internet-enabled service provision, e-commerce, vendor-neutral technical certification, CRM (Customer Relationship Management) An integrated information system that is used to plan, schedule and control the presales and postsales activities in an organization. , public policy, workforce development and training. Representing the converging computing and communications market, CompTIA has more than 8,000 corporate members in 60 countries, and thousands of individual professional members. Almost half a million individuals worldwide have earned CompTIA certifications. More information is available at www.comptia.org and www.xspertise.com |
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