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White papers present conclusions from CompTIA surveys, events, workshops and focus groups. Many CompTIA events bring together elite groups of leaders in IT, creating industry-wide discussions, identifying core issues, setting priorities and establishing a series of leadership actions to help direct the future of the IT industry.

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Recent White Papers

RFID Adoption Trends in the IT Channel, May 2008
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology has generated increasing interest in recent years. RFID is a promising technology that offers benefits such as reduced labor and distribution costs, decreased excess inventory, improved manufacturing efficiency, and reduced losses due to theft and obsolete goods...Download White Paper

Trends in Information Security: A CompTIA Analysis of IT Security and the Workforce, April 2008
This white paper, sponsored by CompTIA, represents the sixth installment of the indepth analysis of the state of information security and the dynamic landscape of IT security practices...Download White Paper

Skills Gaps in the World’s IT Workforce: A CompTIA International Research Study, March 2008
This white paper provides an overview for the ground-breaking research which identifies trends and gaps in IT skills, explores issues surrounding recruiting and hiring, investigates the current and potential IT market growth and demand for IT professionals, and discovers which factors most influence, and are expected to influence, the IT industry...Download White Paper

SMB IT Market Evolution: An Opportunity and a Challenge for Channel Partners, November 2007
What is the current state of IT spending and business climate among SMBs, as well as their future plans in the next twelve months? What are key SMB purchasing decision criteria... Download White Paper

SMBs to Converge or Not? Smart Phones and VPNs are Shining Stars, August 2007
A CompTIA Research white paper based on the fifth annual convergent technologies study. The SMB market is a major area of growth today. What should providers of Convergent Technology solutions know about the SMB end-user market?... Download White Paper

IT Security White Paper: Trends in Information Security Analysis of IT Security and the Workforce, May 2007
This paper provides an overview of the current state of IT security. The survey of more than 1,000 IT security professionals finds that IT security continues to be a top priority. The percentage of respondents' IT budget spent on computer security is rising, increasing from 15% in 2005 to 20% in 2006. The current top security issues are spyware and lack of user awareness... Download White Paper

Managed Services Study White Paper: Current State, Expected Growth Areas, and Marketing Tips for Providers, February 2007
This report provides detailed information of the current state of managed services, analyzes the growing opportunities and threats for managed service providers, and offers best practices, both from the perspective of current MSPs and current end-users of managed services... Download White Paper

IT Channel Study White Paper: Positioned to Grow- A CompTIA Analysis of the IT Provider-SMB Link, August 2006
This white paper presents further analysis of CompTIA's Second IT Channel Study. What should you, as a provider of IT solutions, know about the SMB end-user?... Download White Paper

Colloquium 2005 White Paper, March 2005
Colloquium 2005 was a two-day event sponsored by the Computing Technology Industry Associations Technology Learning Group (TLG)... Download White Paper

Colloquium Middle East: Proceedings Paper, October 2004
Senior executives from the Middle East ICT Training Industry gathered in Jordan on September 12 and 13 and took part in CompTIA s Colloquium Middle East event... Download White Paper

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