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 »

Best IT Trainer Certifications: CTT+, MCT, ACT, CCSI

The credentials in this comparison do not share one current enrollment model. CompTIA CTT+ reflects an older classroom and virtual instruction certification pathway, whereas the Microsoft Certified Trainer program is an ongoing role-linked designation with its own enrollment and annual-status conditions. Instructor awards and vendor-specific authorizations may represent different kinds of recognition rather than interchangeable… Read More »

Apple Makes iOS Development Cool Again With the Upcoming iOS 8

When Apple introduced iOS 8 during 2014, developers saw more than another annual phone update. The release was associated with Swift, app extensions, HealthKit, HomeKit and changes to how mobile applications could interact with the system. The original excitement is worth documenting, but the platform is no longer upcoming and its APIs should not be… Read More »

Is There Any Value to Apple Certifications?

Apple certifications can be valuable for IT professionals who support, deploy, secure and manage Apple devices in organizations. Their usefulness comes from a clear connection to a job: troubleshooting Macs and mobile devices, operating device-management workflows, configuring user access or implementing an Apple fleet at scale. They are not a substitute for technical experience, and… Read More »