New and Promising C2150-627: IBM BigFix Compliance V9.5 Fundamental Administration
C2150-627 belongs to a historical IBM BigFix Compliance V9.5 certification pathway, not a new examination to book in 2026. IBM's credential record explicitly states that the certification was withdrawn on September 30, 2019 and was due to expire on March 31, 2020. That distinction changes how an administrator should use an old study plan: the… Read More »
Meet New Version of the LPIC-2 Certification Exams!
Historical context for this 2017 article Originally published on May 12, 2017, this article records LPIC-2 exam-version changes. The discussion below retains the language and assumptions of its publication period. Words such as “new,” “now,” “coming soon,” “free,” and references to exam registration or a specific product release are historical statements, not active offers in… Read More »
Aruba Certified Mobility Associate (ACMA) V8 Is Available Now!
Historical context for this 2017 article Originally published on May 12, 2017, this article records the introduction of Aruba ACMA V8. The discussion below retains the language and assumptions of its publication period. Words such as “new,” “now,” “coming soon,” “free,” and references to exam registration or a specific product release are historical statements, not… Read More »
VMware Hot News: New VCP6.5-DCV Certification with 3 New Exams
The VMware Certified Professional 6.5 Data Center Virtualization certification arrived as genuinely exciting news for virtualization professionals across the globe. This credential update brought with it a restructured examination pathway that introduced three new exams, reshaping how candidates could demonstrate their expertise with VMware vSphere 6.5 environments. The announcement created significant interest within the IT… Read More »
Retirement of IBM Certified Application Developer – WebSphere Transformation Extender V8.4
The retirement of the IBM Certified Application Developer – WebSphere Transformation Extender V8.4 certification marks a significant moment in the history of IBM’s professional credentialing landscape. This credential, which served as a respected benchmark for application developers working with IBM’s data transformation technologies, has officially been phased out as part of IBM’s ongoing effort to… Read More »
IBM Certified Business Analyst – Tealeaf Customer Experience Management V8.7 Retired
The IBM Certified Business Analyst – Tealeaf Customer Experience Management V8.7 was a professional credential offered by IBM that validated a candidate’s expertise in using the Tealeaf platform to analyze, interpret, and act upon customer experience data within digital environments. Tealeaf was one of IBM’s most specialized analytics tools, designed specifically to capture and replay… Read More »
Already Tomorrow! EMC Will Update E20-597 NetWorker Specialist Exam for Storage Administrators
EMC has officially announced that the E20-597 NetWorker Specialist exam for storage administrators is scheduled to receive a significant update, and the timing has caught many professionals in the middle of their preparation journey completely off guard. For those who have been diligently studying for this exam, the announcement carries immediate implications that require quick… Read More »
Overview of E20-568 XtremIO Solutions Specialist Exam
The E20-568 XtremIO Solutions Specialist exam is one of the most recognized credentials in the storage technology domain, offered under the Dell EMC proven professional certification program. This exam is specifically designed for professionals who work with XtremIO all-flash storage arrays and want to validate their technical knowledge and practical skills in that environment. It… Read More »
VMware Gives the Last Chance to Get VCDX5-DCV Certification!
The VCDX5-DCV 'last chance' announcement was published in April 2017, when a particular VMware data-center virtualization design credential was nearing retirement. Its urgent registration wording is historical, not actionable in 2026. The lasting lesson lies in advanced architecture evaluation, design documentation, peer defense and the evolution of VMware's expert credential—now broadened under the VMware Certified… Read More »
Avaya Released Two New ACIS and ACSS Certifications for Avaya Mobility Networking Solutions
Avaya recently made a significant announcement that has generated considerable attention across the enterprise networking and unified communications community. The company officially released two new certifications specifically targeting professionals who work with Avaya Mobility Networking Solutions. These two credentials, the Avaya Certified Implementation Specialist and the Avaya Certified Support Specialist designations, represent a deliberate and… Read More »
ATTENTION! IBM Certified Application Developer – Cloud Platform v2
Historical context for this 2017 article Originally published on April 07, 2017, this article records the IBM Cloud Platform v2 developer exam. The discussion below retains the language and assumptions of its publication period. Words such as “new,” “now,” “coming soon,” “free,” and references to exam registration or a specific product release are historical statements,… Read More »
Juniper: New JPR-980 Exam – Your Best Way to Get JNCIP-DC Certification
Historical context for this 2017 article Originally published on April 07, 2017, this article records Juniper's JPR-980 JNCIP-DC pathway announcement. The discussion below retains the language and assumptions of its publication period. Words such as “new,” “now,” “coming soon,” “free,” and references to exam registration or a specific product release are historical statements, not active… Read More »
Android 7.1 Rollout to Nexus Devices Will Begin on December 6
The December 2016 Android 7.1 rollout was an important moment for Google's Nexus devices, but it is not current upgrade guidance. Android 7.1 belongs to the Nougat generation and maps to API level 25 in the Android developer documentation. A reader encountering an old rollout announcement today should understand the software timeline, the distinction between… Read More »
Incredibly Efficient Supercomputer in Japan by 2017
In late 2016, reports said Japan planned a highly energy-efficient supercomputer to strengthen research into artificial intelligence. The project was the AI Bridging Cloud Infrastructure, or ABCI, pursued by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST). It must not be confused with RIKEN’s separate Fugaku project. And because the original news story… Read More »
Apple and IBM: It Is Time to Transform Education with Watson Element!
IBM’s October 2016 announcement of Watson Element for Educators captured a particular phase of interest in data-driven education. The application was part of the IBM MobileFirst for iOS initiative and was intended to help teachers see selected student information in one place. It should be read as a historical product announcement, not evidence that the… Read More »
