The skills you learned when you got your degree or certification may not necessarily be the only skills you have to develop throughout your career. Most network installers will have a similar skill set after completing their formal education, but having a solid mix of hard skills and soft skills will set you apart fromRead more
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If you’ve ever hit a point in your career where you aren’t sure if you’re moving forward, backward or staying in the same spot, you’re not alone. Whether you’re actively searching for electrical engineering opportunities or looking to advance in the current job you have, doing a little self-evaluation can help you determine what youRead more
As an AV integrator, you have plenty of challenges to overcome and be aware of at any given job. One small mistake can lead to a potential security issue that devastates a business. If you’re a full-time employee, it could mean losing your job. If you’re a contractor, you may have a hard time overcomingRead more
Most companies have people on their staff who do audio/visual projects as a hobby or may just be technologically savvy enough to install and troubleshoot certain systems. So if you have someone on your staff who can help with various AV installation jobs, is it worth hiring an expert to do the same job? InRead more
As companies continue looking for ways to incorporate the Internet of Things (IoT) into their business structure, they will find plenty of benefits and challenges along the way. One of the unique aspects of IoT is it is viable across virtually every industry in some capacity. As such, different opportunities and challenges can arise onRead more
Big data is changing the way companies operate worldwide. With such a massive amount of data available to businesses today, the need for a data engineer and other experts to filter through it and make sense of it all is essential. This has led to data jobs being in high demand for the most experiencedRead more
As an AV integrator, you likely strive to be the best professional you can be. But what does that mean exactly? You could be the hardest worker in your company and not move up the ladder as quickly as you thought you would or should. Oftentimes the best AV integration technicians are the ones whoRead more
Your career path can go in many different directions, and in many ways, you have the control to dictate where it takes you. One of the questions many people in the IT industry have is whether a certification course would help them advance to the next level. While gaining more knowledge for your cyber securityRead more
As a business owner or manager, having proper cybersecurity protocols in place can save your business from a potential disaster. The biggest question in this regard is how you’re supposed to know whether you are actually protected enough. It starts with having a great staff in place that keeps up with the latest trends andRead more
With so many moving parts of a fire alarm system, every component has to work effectively in order for it to operate as designed. This means fire alarm systems technicians have to be precise during the installation process and make sure nothing gets overlooked. Codes and standards can change over time, and it’s up toRead more
