IT Industry

The Future of Voice-Activated AI: What You Need to Know

Colin Schmit

The world of artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving rapidly, and it’s crucial for future leaders in the tech industry to stay updated. Today, we’re diving into the latest advancements from OpenAI and their popular chatbot, ChatGPT. Here are some of the latest and greatest developments to look forward to: ChatGPT’s New Voice Features: OpenAI recently […] Read More

Fuel Your IT Career with Excitement and Growth

Colin Schmit

The key to a successful career in IT is finding a domain that excites you and pushes you to overcome challenges and conquer new frontiers. With a multitude of fascinating certifications available, the tech landscape is a playground for those who are passionate and eager to grow.   In this blog, we will delve into […] Read More

Turning Your IT Career Back into a Hobby

Colin Schmit

Most of us in IT got started in IT because we had some lead-in interest that helped us make the transition easier. For me, the VP of Operations at StormWind, I played video games. And so, the natural hobby that led me to IT was building PCs, gaming rigs, coding games, and optimizing the system […] Read More

The Four Biggest Misconceptions about IT Certifications

Colin Schmit

IT certifications have existed for about three decades now. Most people have an opinion of them too. You might feel quite strongly about IT certifications. People either tolerate them, love them, or scorn them. Misconception 1: If you earn a certification, that means you’ll earn more money. Reality: Very few organizations will compensate differently purely […] Read More

Security Awareness Program Teaser: The Threat of Ransomware As A Service

Colin Schmit

Last month we announced StormWind’s new Security Awareness program. Of the threats that stem from our users, ransomware and phishing cast the longest shadows. StormWind created specific training classes targeting each of these threats. One of the most eye-opening concerns is related to how ransomware continues to lower the barrier for cybercriminals. Part of the […] Read More

StormWind’s Executive Briefings: The Threat of Zero Click Vulnerabilities

Colin Schmit

The StormWind team is really excited to say the long-anticipated Security Awareness program launched and is available in campus. Our offering provides training that hits on crucial subjects such as phishing, ransomware, social engineering and threats built to deceive unwary users. We’ve made a series of classes that blends the StormWind strength of expert-led and […] Read More

Is Your Organization Attending to the Needs of IT?

Colin Schmit

Putting out fires is a term often used in the field of IT to describe the scramble to fix something that is wrong. IT people are first responders to many issues but are sometimes overlooked when it comes to reviewing organizational victories. Like first responders, we need to ensure that our IT groups are empowered […] Read More

Certifications to Consider for the Well-Rounded IT Professional

Colin Schmit

As a hiring manager for IT professionals, and a manager of IT instructors, I get an opportunity to see the choices individuals make when it comes to the certifications they pursue. Some certifications are highly impactful and help solidify the skills and work experience of an individual. Others put the individual out on a limb, […] Read More

Training to Skill Up on Troubleshooting

Colin Schmit

Author: Dan Young, CCIE, PMP and VP of Operations at StormWind Having a team or even an individual who can troubleshoot spectacularly is game changing. Persistent issues can be solved, acute outages can be mitigated, and life is better when you have confidence that if anything goes wrong, it can be fixed. With so many […] Read More

How to Investigate Relevant Certifications for You

Colin Schmit

Author: Dan Young, CCIE, PMP and VP of Operations at StormWind Pursuing any certification is good for you, personally and professionally. It gets you energized, reengaged, and arms you with a measure of knowledge. However, you likely want to get the most out of your effort, because your time is precious. And not getting a […] Read More