IT Today: 2013's Most Valuable Certifications for IT Pros

Today On Tom's IT Pro: Slideshow: Hottest IT Certifications for 2013, From Help Desk/Admin to the Cloud: Getting There in IT, Sponsored: Converged Clouds Empower IT, Mind the Gap: IT - The Times They Are A-Changin, IT Cert Exams in the Testing Center Vs. Online, and more.

Slideshow: Hottest IT Certifications for 2013

The names and providers of extremely interesting and potentially valuable IT certifications for professionals to ponder.

From Help Desk/Admin to the Cloud: Getting There in IT

A recent graduate finds jobs scarce, but he is by no means devoid of prospects.

Sponsored: Converged Clouds Empower IT

The cloud a key component of enterprises ability to gain unconstrained access to information and IT resources. 

Mind the Gap: IT - The Times They Are A-Changin

In the past, IT has been the gatekeeper to technology for the business, mainly because we were the only people who lived it every day. That is no longer true.

A Looming Question of Location: IT Cert Exams in the Testing Center Vs. Online

Widespread requirement that candidates travel to a test center limits the uptake of certification exams.

Sponsored: Converged Clouds Empower IT

The cloud is a key component of enterprises ability to gain unconstrained access to information and IT resources.

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Technology that enables the communication between two devices over a cellular network to collect and analyze data and more.

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Analyzing business data can lead to insights about your business but poor quality data can undermine your efforts.

A Guide to Justifying Information Security Investments

Accurate information about risks leads to better decision-making: The more accurate the risk information, the better the decision, especially when it comes to IT security.

Sponsored: Converged Storage Reins in Big Data

Converged storage controls explosive data growth while maintaining operational efficiency and simplicity.

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Why You Should Avoid “Brain Dumps” When Preparing for IT Certifications

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