Top 5 IT Blog Posts of 2017

December 21, 2017 Ryan Day Cisco, Cloudera, Featured, Professional Development, Project Management, Routing & Switching, Technology, Training in Business

Global Knowledge’s top blogs of 2017 all have one thing in common: Tips for success. Whether you’re mapping out an IT certification track, troubleshooting a VPN or searching for the perfect tech toy to add to your wish list, our most-viewed blogs of the year are filled to the brim with lessons, guidelines and advice for IT and non-IT professionals. Learn more about ITIL®, Cisco certifications, the importance of washing your hands (this will make more sense shortly) and more in our five most popular blog posts of the year.

Tech the Halls: 12 Tech Toys to Add to Your Holiday Wish List

November 13, 2017 Ryan Day Cisco, Cloudera, Featured, Professional Development, Project Management, Routing & Switching, Technology, Training in Business

You’re never too old for tech toys! We asked Global Knowledge’s resident techies for their most coveted tech gifts of 2017. From home security, to video game consoles, to devices that can help you find your car keys (don’t laugh, you know you’ve been there), there’s something for everyone on this year’s Tech the Halls gadget list.

Data Center ROI: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

November 7, 2017 Ryan Day Cisco, Cloudera, Featured, Professional Development, Project Management, Routing & Switching, Technology, Training in Business

Data center return on investment – which is measured by time to cost savings, time to revenue, time to break even, etc. – has proven more elusive than expected. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t attainable. To understand the genesis of the bad and ugly parts of data center ROI, we need to recognize the good parts and appreciate why so many companies are putting their faith in new and unfamiliar technologies.

Chart Your Path with a Cisco Certification Tracks Map

October 23, 2017 Ryan Day Cisco, Cloudera, Featured, Professional Development, Project Management, Routing & Switching, Technology, Training in Business

Global Knowledge’s Cisco Career Certification Tracks guide, which was featured at Cisco Live 2017, provides a clear illustration of all the steps needed to achieve the Cisco certification of your choice. All you have to do is pick your current or desired job role, then follow the color-coded tracks to the corresponding credentials.

IT Governance: What VARs Need to Know About Managing Data and Technology

August 31, 2017 Ryan Day Cisco, Cloudera, Featured, Professional Development, Project Management, Routing & Switching, Technology, Training in Business

Organizations are investing heavily in new technology, with an emphasis on cloud services and security. But how do IT managers ensure everything remains in sync with organizational objectives? That’s the toughest job in IT.