Welcome to the July 2007 issue of "Training Trends,” from Spectrum Training Brokers. This month's issue features six top news stories, highlighted by CompTIA's findings on current tech trends. In addition, our "Supplier Snapshot" section covers reports from Global Knowledge, HP, Sun, Learning Tree, MindLeaders, Novell, Oracle, Sybase, Symantec and Serena. Enjoy the issue!

TRAINING NEWS
New CompTIA Poll: Convergence, Security to Dominate Tech This Year

A new CompTIA Web poll shows that individuals in IT predict that convergence and information security would dominate the technology landscape this year. “There are some insights,” CompTIA President and CEO John Venator said. “It gives you an idea of where the industry feels things are going. Some of that is building, and some of it is brand new."

For the full story: http://www.certmag.com/articles/templates/CM_COMM_Wire_article.asp?articleid=2045&zoneid=217

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TRAINING NEWS
(ISC)2 to Intensify Requirements for CISSP

The International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium ((ISC)2) will be making more stringent the requirements for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification. Beginning Oct. 1, the minimum experience requirement for certification will be five years of relevant work experience in two or more of the 10 domains of the CISSP CBK, a taxonomy of information security topics (ISC)2 specifies, or four years of work experience with an applicable college degree or a credential from the (ISC)2-approved list.

For the full story visit: http://www.certmag.com/articles/templates/cmag_nl_extra_content.asp?articleid=2851&zoneid=37

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TRAINING NEWS
ITGI's CoBiT Revision Links Business Goals and IT Goals

The IT Governance Institute (ITGI) recently released CoBiT 4.1, an update to the CoBiT (control objectives for information and related technology) IT governance framework. CoBiT prescribes a set of practices intended to allow organizations to reduce IT-related risks and see increased value from their usage of IT. “With version 4.0, we moved CoBiT to an IT governance framework, and one of the big changes in version 4.0 was the linkage between business goals and IT goals and processes to help organizations map the metrics that they’re pulling out of IT to their business objectives,” said Robert Stroud, IT governance evangelist for CA.

For the full story: http://www.certmag.com/articles/templates/cmag_nl_extra_content.asp?articleid=2861&zoneid=37

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TRAINING NEWS
Leadership: Highlights from Corporate Roundtable on Leadership Development & Best Practices

Earlier this year, several Training Top 125 company executives gathered in New York City for an informal roundtable primarily focused on leadership development and best practices. Here, some highlights from the roundtable that offer a glimpse into what the companies are doing to strengthen and promote leadership development.

For the full story, visit: http://www.trainingmag.com/msg/content_display/publications/e3i157e88908d7e0062e88f54e2ab631cea


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TRAINING NEWS
Training Tip: The Importance of Building a Relationship with Your Instructor

Whether it’s a college classroom, a certification boot camp or an employer’s training session, chances are that in the not-too-distant future, you’ll find yourself in a situation in which you’re a student. And when you do, you should take advantage of those circumstances and do what so many other learners neglect to do: Get to know your teacher.

For the full article visit: http://www.certmag.com/articles/templates/CM_SG_Article_Template.asp?articleid=2855&zoneid=269

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TRAINING NEWS
Service Excellence: Workshop Yields Significant Gains for Interpersonal Skills

In fall 2006, Roanoke, Va.-based Carilion Health System instituted service standards that apply to the way employees treat customers and each other, says Education Consultant Lisa Pendleton. To launch the initiative, 4,000 employees were sent to an all-day program on service excellence and how to best interact with co-workers. The standards cover interpersonal best practices such as teamwork, communication, and how to maintain a respectful atmosphere. New hires are taught the standards, and all employees are evaluated on them, with adherence to these principles comprising 35 percent of their evaluation score. "We start at the get-go trying to change that culture," Pendleton says.

For the full story, visit: http://www.trainingmag.com/msg/content_display/publications/e3i7f061da19523bf1b4b4e366fbe41f025


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SUPPLIER SNAPSHOTS
Global Knowledge: Leads International Microsoft Education Market

Global Knowledge in May 2007 became a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions (CPLS) for North America, enabling the nationwide vendor to expand its Microsoft education business. For more information, visit: http://www.globalknowledge.com/training/newsdetail.asp?pageid=5&country=United+States&newsid=424

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SUPPLIER SNAPSHOTS
HP: Acquires Two ITSM Education and Consulting Firms

HP has acquired two highly regarded ITIL education and consulting companies: ManageOne, a privately held company based in Dallas, Texas and CEC Europe Service Management Limited, a privately held company based in Norwich, UK. HP explained that these acquisitions bring HP "to the forefront of the ITSM industry".

For more information, please visit: http://education.hp.com/lfnews/

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Learning Tree International has introduced a new course for project managers (course 914, titled "Managing Multiple Projects"). Explains Learning Tree: "Managers of multiple projects must balance the diverse demands of competing interests. An effective manager will leverage the organizational mission to resolve issues and maximize results. This course provides the critical skills to effectively align the organizational and project interests. You acquire a specialized set of competencies and practical templates that enable you to define, measure and achieve project portfolio success. Students will learn to:

•  Lead and manage multiple projects to achieve project portfolio success;
•  Align and prioritize project goals to your organizational mission
•  Optimize project methodologies and communicate to stakeholders and team members
•  Monitor and assess the health of your project portfolio
•  Successfully allocate resources across competing projects
•  Apply Continuous Process Improvement strategies to your project portfolio

For more information, go to: http://www.learningtree.com/courses/914.htm


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SUPPLIER SNAPSHOTS
Novell: Introduces New Course on Migrating from Red Hat to SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10

Novell has introduced a new course on Migrating from Red Hat to SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (Course 3068). The course focuses on the main differences between Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10. It enables an experienced Linux administrator familiar with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 to perform administrative tasks on the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 platform.

To learn more: http://www.novell.com/training/courseware/ts_proj_info.jsp?pid=13662

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SUPPLIER SNAPSHOTS
Oracle: Introduces New Courses on Database 11g

Oracle has introduced two new courses dealing with Database 11g:

Oracle Database 11g: New Features for Administrators
In this course, according to Oracle, "you will learn about the planned new change-management features and other key enhancements in Oracle Database 11g Release 1. In addition, the hands-on practice sessions help reinforce your understanding of these planned new capabilities in Oracle Database 11g Release 1 so that you will be ready to apply them when you return to your office."

For more information go to: http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/show_desc.redirect?dc=D50081GC10&p_org_id=1001&lang=US&source_call=

Oracle Database 11g: New Features Overview Seminar
Oracle explains: "In this course, you are introduced to the planned key new capabilities of Oracle Database 11g Release 1 and gain an understanding of how to take advantage of them. Topic areas covered include new features for managing storage, ensuring high availability, improving scalability and performance, strengthening security, and managing data warehouses. The instructor lecture is supported by recorded product demonstrations. By attending this course, you can more effectively plan your use of Oracle Database 11g Release 1."

For more information go to: http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/show_desc.redirect?dc=D50327GC10

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What's new at Serena? Serena has annoucned that Serena Mariner now integrates Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) with Serena Dimensions and Serena TeamTrack for "complete visibility throughout the Application Lifecycle, maximizing the business value of application portfolios."

For more information go to: http://www.serena.com/US/products/mariner/mariner-alm-integrations.aspx

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SUPPLIER SNAPSHOTS
Sun: New DTrace Course and Java & Solaris Training Packages

Sun has introduced the following new courses:

Dynamic Performance Tuning and Troubleshooting With DTrace (SEM-SA-327-S10)
The Dynamic Performance Tuning and Troubleshooting with DTrace Seminar provides students with the ability to use DTrace to diagnose application and system problems.

For more information go to: http://www.sun.com/training/catalog/courses/SEM-SA-327-S10.xml

Java and Solaris Career Accelerator Packages
Sun Career Accelerator Packages provide an economical combination of classroom training, Web-based training, practice exams and actual exams to help you achieve Sun certification. Getting Sun trained and certified in the Java API's is a great way to invest in your professional development. Sun certification can help you become a more valuable member of your IT organization and boost your career potential. Getting trained and certified as a Solaris 10 OS system, network or security administrator is a great way to invest in your professional development.

For more information go to: http://www.sun.com/training/catalog/accelerator_jump.html

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SUPPLIER SNAPSHOTS
Sybase: .NET Development Courses for New Application Environments

Sybase has introduced the following new courses:

Learn .NET 2.0 and Latest Web Development Tools
Explains Sybase: "With the release of Microsoft's new Windows operating system, attention will once again turn to the company's premiere development environment, .NET. For example, WestLake's five-day course, .NET Web Developer (WLN600) will enable you to master the skills necessary to build dynamic Web applications built on this powerful framework. Taught using .NET 2.0 and the latest tools, this course should be on the forefront of any technology-focused company."

For more information go to: http://www.sybase.com/detail?id=1050583

DEV539: Moving to PowerBuilder 11
Sybase has introduced course DEV539, which will enable students to "gain extensive hands-on experience on all the new features of PowerBuilder 11, offering you the ability to create .NET application code from the PowerBuilder IDE and standard PowerScript programming code."

For more information go to: http://www.sybase.com/detail?id=1052601&EMC=notificationmysybase&attr=1052601

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SUPPLIER SNAPSHOTS
Symantec: Upgrading Symantec Backup Exec for Windows from 10d to 11d (VA)

Symantec has introduced a new seminar, on Backup Exec. Explains Symantec: " The Upgrading Symantec Backup Exec for Windows from 10d to 11d seminar is designed for the IT professional tasked with up grading from Backup Exec 9x and 10d to Backup Exec 11d. This 2-day, virtual academy seminar covers the Backup Exec 11d core enhancements and new add-on agents and options."

For more information go to: http://www.symantec.com/enterprise/training/index.jsp

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SUPPLIER SNAPSHOTS
MindLeaders: Merger with ThirdForce Creates Global Employee Development Brand

MindLeaders has signed an agreement to merge with ThirdForce, a leading provider of e-learning solutions and services to the education, government, hospitality, healthcare, and retail sectors in the United Kingdom. MindLeaders and ThirdForce have almost zero product overlap. MindLeaders pointed out that "each company creates products that have significant value in the other’s market."

For more information go to: http://www.mindleaders.com/news/news2.asp?id=29

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August 6-10, 2007: Conference, TechWave 2007 Conference and August 5-6, 2007: Pre-Conference, Las Vegas, NV
The TechWave 2007 Pre-Conference event is 2 days of intensive classes with labs on new sessions being offered. The conference provides participants with a comprehensive technical learning experience that delivers accelerated training on new and current product releases from instructors and experts. For more information on this conference, visit: http://epzilla.sybase.com/campaign/tw07_precons.htm

August 20 – 24, 2007: Symposium, IBM System Storage and Storage Networking Symposium, Las Vegas, NV
Get the information and expert advice you need to better understand and apply advanced storage networking technologies and storage management solutions. Give your company the edge it needs to compete in the on demand world. For more information on this conference, visit: http://www-304.ibm.com/jct03001c/services/learning/ites.wss?pageType=page&c=a0000710

September 9–12, 2007: Conference, Serena xChange Global User Conference, Chicago, IL
Conference topics include: product training, hands-on demonstrations, collaboration with Serena consultants and networking with peers. For more information on this conference, visit: https://secure.esg.us/serena/xchange2007/

September 11-13, 2007: Conference, VMworld 2007, San Francisco, CA
VMworld 2007 is billed as the largest event of the year for the virtualization industry. At the conference, industry experts will discuss topics ranging from technology and architecture to business metrics and results. In all, they'll be over 200 breakout sessions and hands-on labs. The conference will feature the "Solutions Exchange" which will showcase cutting-edge virtualization products and services that can organizations solve complex IT and business challenges. For more information, visit: http://www.vmware.com/vmworld/

September 20, 2007: Conference, IDC Enterprise Data Center Forum, New York, NY
The IDC Enterprise Data Center Forum is designed for senior IT, facilities, and operations executives seeking practical tools and strategies for transforming their data center to meet the needs of the changing business climate. The agenda will explore the impacts of emerging technology, spiking energy costs, and internet-based applications on the data center, as well as address key topics including: Real Estate, Power and Cooling, Virtualization, Staffing, and Business Processes. For a detailed conference agenda, visit: http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp;jsessionid=YRGR4SBDITFG2CQJAFICFGAKBEAUMIWD?containerId=IDC_P13455

September 24-26, 2007: “Innovations in Learning Conference”
Brandon Hall Research is hosting the “Innovations in Learning Conference” at the Marriott Hotel in Santa Clara, California. To learn more: http://www.brandonhallconference.com/

October 8-9, 2007: Conference, MindLeaders 2007 International Users Conference, Las Vegas, NV
The conference will provide practical information from other MindLeaders channel partners to share successes and challenges with attendees through breakout sessions, panel discussion, and informal networking. MindLeaders staff from throughout the company will also share information to help participants maximize their channel opportunities.
For more information and to register for the conference, please visit www.mliuc.com

October 31–November 2, 2007: Conference, BMC UserWorld, Vancouver, BC, Canada
This UserWorld event will allow participants to meet the experts who innovate the BMC solutions, exchange ideas with other IT professionals facing similar challenges, and learn immediately applicable information such as product tips and proven strategies.
For conference detailed agenda, visit http://www.bmc.com/userworld/vancouver/index.html?cmp=Z1_UW_Vancouver_Registration&attr=Event

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