Why Rent A Computer? by John Beagle
If you are out of town you might need to rent a car, a hotel room AND a computer. When your car or computer breaks down, you need a temporary rental replacement or perhaps you just want to impress someone... you can rent a fast new car or a computer that would impress your client or your date. ... For example, classroom computer training. ... Computer rental companies can setup an entire classroom of computers and let you focus on your training program and not the hardware. ... Traveling with technology is one hassle that can be easily avoided with the laptop computer rental option.

Back to Basics by Guy Marlow
In this day and age it still baffles me how many people have not harnessed the power of a computer. With most homes now having a computer with Internet access and the increased dependence on computers by companies across the globe, why do people still have problems building a simple spreadsheet? ... I know of many older individuals who have mastered navigating around the Internet and can send an Email or two (my mother included) but this is only scratching the surface of what capabilities the computer holds.

Ready for a Career Change? Travel the Microsoft Certification Route by James Croydon
Are you dissatisfied with your job? Do you want to find a new one or at least make a move to another department within your company? Do you need certifications in MCSE, MCP and any of those other abbreviations? You need to sit down and decide what career path you wish to take if you want to go... If so, no matter what you decide to do, whether it is MCSE training or MCP training or anything else, you will be ahead of others with no prior professional expertise. ... Some of them are small groups and others have computer labs (perhaps state-run job placement places) with no budget to hire...

Don't Hate Me Because I am e-Beautiful: To E-Learn or Not to E-Learn by Julio Quintana
About a week ago I heard a comment from a senior manager that again reminded me of one of the challenges we face in the training field. He stated that he did not believe in e-learning, especially for salespeople. The comment did not surprise me. I have heard it from many others in his position. ... “One standard cost-cutting measure is to (reluctantly) drop some instructor-led classes, sometimes in favor of CBT (computer-based training)” says Mr. ... Right in the middle of these two arguments is where many companies either stop to develop an online training program or abandon the pursuit.

Why is Software Planning so Important? by James Woodley
For those unclear on what they want to achieve, the planning of any software development project can take a lot of time to complete. During this planning phase there are many things to think about, including downtime, database effects, the affect on other programs relying on this one etc. ... Every few years, companies are faced with updating their computer systems. ... The company undertaking the development will also have to plan to cope with the training of employees, lowered production times during installation and all unforeseen problems that may and normally do occur.

The Brief History of Cisco Certifications by Natalie Aranda
Even young people can remember the old days when network administrators were more often associated for being the person sitting next to a computer system rather than for specific abilities of proficiency. In those early days, CCNA Certification or CCNA training were concepts totally ignored by... As the time went by, all major vendors of computer software and hardware started to develop their own certification programs with the customers in mind. ... CCNA Certification can be acquired applying for a CCNA course designed for those who want to be identified as Cisco-knowledgeable technicians...

Computers to Make Business Decisions? by Lance Winslow
Pay cuts for CEOs? Sounds good to many rank and file workers indeed. CEO pay in the United States has outpaced the rest of the workforce and now the average CEO makes 300 times their counter parts at the lower levels. Let’s face it a company’s job is to make money and a public company’s job is... If it is only a matter of training and we all know human nature is not the best for all the parties previously mentioned then why not shit can the CEO for a robot? ... If Big Blue can make a computer which can beat a Human in Chess, why not one which can beat out the competition, with their over...

Valuing Network Certifications - Is The Time, Money And Effort Worth The Bother? by Abbie Frank
There are many ways to get any of the large number of network certifications now available. There's not only software certification like those offered from Oracle, Java, Microsoft, etc. but there's also direct network hardware certifications from strong companies like Cisco and then there's the... Finally, consider using CBT's or computer based training as part of your test preparation. ... The reason for this is usually because they have that certification and by requiring it, they somehow believe it validates their decision to obtain the training and pass the tests.

Industrial Automation - Help your Robotic Project Succeed by Christi Hart
Investing in robotic equipment can be a big leap for a small business. Industrial robots have been automating tasks since 1961. The first industrial robot, the Unimate, worked with the die casting machines at a General Motors plant. In the last decade there has been a surge of robots being... Make Training a Priority It is important when purchasing a robot integrator to choose one that provides training on the robotic system. ... An individual that is computer-literate will have less trouble learning how to instruct the robot and moving it to accomplish the desired tasks such as welding...

How to Pass the MCSE 2003 by Jason Stan
When I started down the certification path towards my MCSE 2003, I really didnt know where to start. Of course, as a helpdesk support person for 2 years I knew that being MCSE 2003 Certified would increase my chances of being promoted to a systems administration job or securing a new, higher... As far as training goes, I am a convert to CBT, or Computer Based Training. ... So I signed up to Winstructor for 12 months and downloaded their MCSE 2003 Training Videos. ... * Sign up to Winstructor.Com for 12 Months and download their videos.