INDUSTRY NEWS
New high level network infrastructure design program launches in the US
The Certified Network Infrastructure Design Professional ( CNIDP ), designed and delivered by CNet Training is expanding into the US this year .
After success in the UK and Europe , the CNIDP launched in the Middle East last year and is now set to expand into the US . The Middle East programme saw Shuchi Goyal become the first woman in the world to attain the official CNIDP certification .
The programme will be taught throughout the US , starting in New York in April , followed by programmes in Ashburn , Charlotte and Dallas . Students learn how to complete a detailed network infrastructure design project and deliver this to the market . Successful students have the knowledge and skills to confidently deliver detailed design documentation via an effective tender response .
Those who successfully complete the CNIDP gain an official CNIDP certification , an internationally recognised level 5 Professional BTEC qualification , use of the CNIDP logo and the use of post nominal title .
Taught by CNet ’ s instructors , who themselves have years of experience in the industry , allows CNIDP students to benefit from shared real life experiences . This provides extra value and added confidence that students are receiving first class education from the global leaders in network infrastructure education . For further information visit : www . cnet-training . com
Big Chip Awards open to showcase the best of the north ’ s digital scene
The UK ’ s longest running digital and technology awards , The Big Chip Awards , has unveiled a number of new categories as entries officially open .
The not-for-profit awards – run by independent trade association Manchester Digital – are now in their 19th year and recognise excellent work undertaken across the North ’ s digital and tech sector ; anywhere from the Scottish borders down to Derbyshire .
This year , digital and tech businesses , innovative organisations and inspirational individuals have the chance to be recognised in three brand new categories – Big Chip Transformation Award , Big Chip IoT Impact Award and the Big Chip Leadership Award .
As in previous years , entries will be judged by a number of the country ’ s digital and tech pioneers , led by design guru Malcolm Garrett . Some of this year ’ s other confirmed judges include Alastair Cole of The Engine Group , the BBC ’ s Bill Thompson , Herb Kim from Tech North and Caroline Gorski , head of IoT at Digital Catapult .
There are 22 awards up for grabs in total spanning the entire digital sector , in areas including search , UX , gaming and animation , while rising stars will be recognised in the student and apprentice categories .
The deadline for entries is Monday 13th March and the shortlist will be announced on Thursday 27th April and the Awards will be held at Manchester ’ s Hilton Hotel on 15th June 2017 . For further information visit : www . bigchipawards . com
IT security and data analytics salaries to rise in 2017
The 2017 Robert Walters Global Salary Survey has revealed that salaries for IT security and data analytics professionals are set to grow in 2017 by eight per cent and four per cent respectively .
In light of ongoing high profile data leaks , such as the large scale breach concerning Yahoo in 2016 , employers are acutely aware of the high risks of failing to secure internal , customer and client data . As a result , demand for IT security specialists across all levels of seniority and in both permanent and contract positions is high .
James Murray , associate director at Robert Walters , commented , ‘ Senior stakeholders are acutely aware of the impact data breaches can have on a company ’ s image and their finances and as a result they are willing to offer high salaries to top calibre candidates .’
‘ IT security specialists with strong technical competencies are highly sought after , but those who can also demonstrate strong communications and stakeholder management skills will stand out from the competition .’
Professionals specialising in data analytics and business intelligence can expect to see salary growth of four per cent on average in 2017 , with junior to mid-level roles seeing the biggest increases .
8 | February 2017