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The Value of Corporate Training An athlete with a wide skill set is an asset to their team. Much in the same way, an employee with a wide skill set is an asset to their corporation. In both cases, these individuals can only continue to advance their talents by practicing and training to better themselves. Corporate training is the equivalent to running drills. Be sure your team can keep up. For Employees Though great candidates exist, the perfect candidate, the one with every...Continue reading

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SUMMER SAVINGS! Buy Two Classes~ Get One FREE! TXK announces our annual Summer Savings Event Buy Two Classes and Receive One FREE!... This special, limited-time offer applies to Instructor-led training sessions at TXK Technology Center or through our Live Remote modality for training. Classes purchased during the promotion, June 1st - July 14th, 2017, may be taken at any time during the next 12 months*. This promotion is available for a limited time, so don’t miss your opportunity to take advantage of exceptional savings. Our current schedule of classes is attached for your review or refer to our website www.txktraining.com for an updated schedule of classes. Contact TXK with additional questions regarding the Summer Savings Event or classes we offer. *This offer applies to classes purchased during the promotion event. Vendor supported training credits do not apply toward this promotion. Classes must be scheduled by July 31, 2018. Thank you, Pam Duncan Account Development Manager TXK Technologies, Springfield, Missouri 417 879-0070, Ext 104 [email protected] http://www.txktraining.com

TXK’s Most Popular Courses in 2017 For the first five months of 2017, the following are the most popular courses taken at TXK. This is a good time to review your training plan for 2017. Have you met your training goals this year? If not, one of these options may benefit you: 10982 Supporting and Troubleshooting Windows 10... 20411 Administering Windows Server 2012 20412 Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services 20347 Enabling and Managing Office 365 20345-1 Administering Exchange Server 2016 10961 Automating Administration with Windows PowerShell 10969 Active Directory Services with Windows Server 20483 Programming in C# Microsoft Office 2016; Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+ Crystal Reports 2013, 2016 Autodesk AutoCAD Essentials Citrix XenApp 6.5 Administration CXA-206-1 Adobe Creative Cloud After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro Business Skills Change Management, Conflict Resolution, Leadership and Influence, Time Management ITIL Foundation PMP Project Management Professional SQL Querying, Introduction and Advanced VMware vSphere Install, Configure, Manage v6.5 The listed courses are among the most popular in 2017 at TXK. Attached is our current schedule through Fall, 2017. Our schedule is continually updated and also available on our website at www.txktraining.com . For more information regarding these courses or any others that we offer, contact TXK. Thank you. Pam Duncan Account Development Manager TXK Technologies, Springfield, Missouri 417 879-0070, Ext 104 [email protected] http://www.txktraining.com

Security in the Age of Big Data Big data brings with it new security concerns. As recently outlined in Business.com, our current economic and political environment can impact negatively on the effectiveness of security policies. As your data capacity grows, the potential of imperfect security risk grows even faster. Today, organizations are open to malicious damage from hackers or more often, from disgruntled or careless employees. Although our data capacity is growing ...Continue reading

TECH JOBS THRIVING ACROSS US UP TO 7.3 MILLION CLEVELAND The jobs market is alive and thriving in tech so much so, there are 627,000 unfilled occupations. The booming market grew 2% to about 7.3 million workers last year as the digital economy continued to flourish in jobs for software, cybersecurity and cloud computing, according to Cyberstates 2017, an annual analysis of the nation's tech industry by technology association CompTIA released Monday. The vast majority ...Continue reading

Officially, Spring 2017 does not begin until March 20th, however, there are signs of it everywhere in the Ozarks. Spring is a time for renewal, reexamination and reorganization. It is also the best time to set the pace for the remainder of 2017. Where does your Organization stand when it comes to training and leadership? Do you have a leadership and training plan in place for 2017? Regardless of the answer to this question, TXK Technology has a wide-range of training opt...ions available to ensure that your team continues to grow and improve in their position and career. Consider these new and popular training sessions for 2017: VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage v6.5 VMware vCloud Director: Install, Configure, Manage v8.10 VMware vRealize Automation: Install, Configure Manage v7.0 20486 Developing ASP.NET MVC4 Web Applications 20487 Developing Windows Azure and Web Services 20532 Developing Microsoft Azure Solutions 20533 Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions 20697 Administering System Center Configuration Manager and Intune 10961 Automating Administration with Windows PowerShell 4.0 10962 Advanced Automated Administration with Windows PowerShell 55039 Windows PowerShell Scripting and Toolmaking 10982 Supporting and Troubleshooting Windows 10 20697-1 Implementing and Managing Windows 10 20697-2 Deploying and Managing Windows 10 Using Enterprise Services 20698 Installing and Configuring Windows 10 Cisco Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure DCID v6.0 03/20-03/24, 05/30-06/04, 07/24-07/28 Cisco Understanding Cisco Cloud Fundamentals v1.0 (CLDFND) 05/22-05/26, 08/21-08/25 Cisco Implementing Cisco Collaboration Devices v1.0 (CICD) 04/24-04/29, 05/15-05/19, 06/26-06/30 Cisco Introducing Cisco Data Center Networking (DCICN) v6.0 05/01-05/05, 08/07-08/11 Cisco Introducing Cisco Data Center Technologies (DCICT) v6.0 06/05-06/09, 09/11-09/15 Cisco Implementing Cisco Network Security 3.0 (IINS) 04/03-04/07, 05/08-05/13, 06/12-06/16 Citrix XenApp 6.5 Administration CXA 206-1 04/17-04/21 Microsoft Office 2016 Adobe Creative Cloud NOW is the time to exam your training needs for 2017. Contact TXK with questions about these courses or any we offer at 417 879-0070 or [email protected] Thank you! Pam Duncan Account Development Manager TXK Technologies, Springfield, Missouri 417 879-0070, Ext 1202 [email protected] http://www.txktraining.com

Your ability to expand your mind and strive for life-long learning is critical to your continued improvement and success. Commitment to learning is a minimum requirement for advancing every aspect of your life and career. TXK Technology recognizes that students learn in different ways. In our current environment, technology enables students the freedom to learn in a modality which best suits their personal needs. With this in mind, TXK offers a variety of learning option...s in addition to the traditional classroom. With our Live Remote virtual environment, students are able to take a class from any location for a multi-media, interactive learning experience. Our self-paced training courses offer training on an anytime, anywhere basis, allowing the student to learn at their own pace. With these flexible formats, continuing education is now available in a platform which best fits your circumstance. Whether it is required or not, continued education is important to personal and career growth and satisfaction. TXK provides multi-platform training solutions, designed to continue your learning process. Courses to consider: Adobe Creative Cloud Premiere, InDesign, Photoshop, Captivate Office 2016 (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, OneNote) 10982 - Supporting and Troubleshooting Windows 10 20697-1 - Installing and Configuring Windows 10 20740 - Installation, Storage and Compute with Windows Server 2016 NEW! 20741 Networking with Windows Server 2016 NEW! 20742 Identity with Windows Server 2016 NEW! 20339-1 Planning and Administering SharePoint 2016 NEW! 20339-2 Advanced Technologies of SharePoint 2016 NEW! 20345-1 - Administering Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 NEW! 20345-2 - Designing and Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 NEW! 20347 - Enabling and Managing Office 365 10987 Performance Tuning and Optimizing SQL Databases (2016) 10988 Managing SQL Business Intelligence Operations (2016) Cisco Networking, Data Center & Virtualization, Security, Collaboration, Voice, Video Project Management, PMP, CAPM, Agile VMware vSphere, NSX, vCenter, Virtual SAN Attached is our current schedule of classes through early 2017. Our online schedule is continually updated on our website at www.txktraining.com. Contact TXK for assistance with your continued, life-long learning. We will be happy to assist you with the courses needed to meet your goals. Thank you, Pam Duncan Account Development Manager TXK Technologies, Springfield, Missouri 417 879-0070, Ext 104

TXK’s New and Popular Course Offerings for 2017 Consider these classes to update your knowledge and skill set in 2017: 20740 - Installation, Storage and Compute with Windows Server 2016 NEW!... 20741 Networking with Windows Server 2016 NEW! 20742 Identity with Windows Server 2016 NEW! 20339-1 Planning and Administering SharePoint 2016 NEW! 20339-2 Advanced Technologies of SharePoint 2016 NEW! 20345-1 - Administering Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 NEW! 20345-2 - Designing and Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 NEW! 20697-1 - Installing and Configuring Windows 10 20697-2 Deploying and Managing Windows 10 10982 - Supporting and Troubleshooting Windows 10 20695 - Deploying Windows Devices and Enterprise Apps 20696 - Administering System Center Configuration Manager and Intune 20346 Managing Office 365 Identities and Services 20347 - Enabling and Managing Office 365 55039 - Windows PowerShell Scripting and Toolmaking 10985 - Introduction to SQL Databases 10987 Performance Tuning and Optimizing SQL Databases (2016) 10988 Managing SQL Business Intelligence Operations (2016) 55144 SQL Server 2014 Performance Tuning and Optimization 55055 Microsoft Report Builder 3.0 with SQL 2012 and 2014 Cisco Networking, Data Center & Virtualization, Security, Collaboration, Voice, Video Project Management, PMP, CAPM, Agile VMware vSphere, NSX, vCenter, Virtual SAN Adobe Creative Cloud Premiere, InDesign, Photoshop, Captivate Office 365 Web Apps (with Skype for Business) Office 2016 (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, OneNote) Contact TXK with questions regarding these courses or any others that we offer. Our current schedule is attached and is continually updated on our website, www.txktraining.com Thank you.

Top Tech Jobs for 2017 As is customary each January, TXK follows the IT job market trends from the previous year and includes it in our first newsletter of the year. Forbes Magazine recently published the most popular and highest paid IT certification jobs based on 2016 trends. US News and World Report also named healthcare and IT industry jobs as being the most dominate in the market for 2017. The US Labor Department data continues to slot tech jobs among the fastest gro...wing this decade. The top technology jobs of 2017 also reflect a higher salary base and low unemployment rates. The following IT specific jobs in the US labor market, are among the best paying in the technology industry*: Amazon Web Services Certified Solutions Architect - Salary $126,000, Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) Salary $123,000 Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Salary $123,000 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISS) - Salary $122,000 Project Management Professional (PMP) Salary $116,000 Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Salary $113,000 Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Salary $113,000 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Salary $107,000 Cisco Certified Design Professional Salary - $105,000 Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Salary - $103,000 Citrix Certified Professional (CCP-V) - $102,000 ITIL Foundation - $100,000 VMware Certified Professional 6 - $100,000 Not surprisingly, some of the hottest IT jobs have to do with big data, analytics and information security. Jobs are listed in order of salary increase from 2016 to 2017. Salaries ranged from a 6% to 11% increase rate. *Salary information obtained using Robert Half Technology 2016 Salary Guide. TXK Technology Center provides the training and certification for the job positions represented and many others. Contact TXK to discuss one of the training and certification needed to pursue one of these careers or the certification credential to define your skill set. Our current schedule is attached to review or visit our website www.txktraining.com Pam Duncan Account Development Manager TXK Technologies, Springfield, Missouri 417 879-0070, Ext 104 [email protected] http://www.txktraining.com

Year-End Holiday Promotion Purchase Two Classes Get One Class FREE! Due to overwhelming requests from our client base, we have decided to extend the November Promotion through 12/31/2016. Classes purchased in the month of December, may be taken at any time during 2017. Offer applies to Instructor-led training at TXK or with our Live Remote option for training*. Purchase your training now and pay in 2016 or in January, 2017. This Promotion will NOT be extended beyond 12/...31/2016, so this will be your final opportunity to take advantage of the exceptional savings. Refer to the TXK website, www.txktraining.com, for our updated schedule of classes. Contact TXK for additional information regarding this promotion or the classes we offer at 417 879-0070 or e-mail TXK at [email protected] Thank you for your continued training with TXK. *Promotion does not apply to customized, specialized or onsite training. Happy Holidays! Pam Duncan Account Development Manager TXK Technologies, Springfield, Missouri 417 879-0070, Ext 104 [email protected] http://www.txktraining.com

Annual Fall Savings Event! Through the month of November, TXK Technology Center offers the following promotion: ~ Purchase Two Classes at the Retail Rate Receive One Class FREE! ~... Classes purchased by 11/30/16 may be taken at any time through year-end 2017. Offer applies to Instructor-led training at TXK or with our Live Remote modality for training. Free classes must be of the same or lesser value as those purchased. All classes purchased during this promotion, must be completed by 12/31/17. Refer to the TXK website, www.txktraining.com, for the most current schedule of classes. Contact TXK for additional information regarding this promotion or the classes we offer at 417 879-0070. DO NOT MISS this excellent savings opportunity! Pam Duncan Account Development Manager TXK Technologies, Springfield, Missouri 417 879-0070, Ext 1202 [email protected] http://www.txktraining.com

New and Popular Classes for 2016 As we enter the final months of 2016, TXK would like to share the following list of the most popular courses attended during 2016. Also listed are courses that are being released in late 2016 or early 2017: 20744 Securing Windows Server 2016 NEW!... 20697-1 - Implementing and Managing Windows 10 (Revised version) 10993 Integrating On-Premises Identity Infrastructure with Microsoft Azure NEW! 20742 Identity with Windows Server 2016 NEW! 20741 Networking with Windows Server 2016 NEW! 20740 Installation, Storage and Compute with Windows Server 2016 NEW! 20339-1 - Planning and Administering SharePoint 2016 20339-2 - Advanced Technologies of SharePoint 2016 20345-1 Administering Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 20345-2 Designing and Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Office 2016 Access, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word Adobe Creative Suite Photoshop CC, InDesign CC, Premiere, Acrobat Pro, Illustrator Office 365 Web Apps with Skype for Business Cisco CCNA Routing & Switching, Security, Cloud, Wireless, Data Center, Collaboration CompTIA A+ Accelerated, Network+, Security+ ITIL Practitioner Certification (2016) VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage V6.0 VMware vSphere: Troubleshooting Workshop V6.0 The listed courses are just a few of the training options available at TXK. Attached is our current schedule through early 2017. Our schedule is continually updated and also available on our website at www.txktraining.com . Contact TXK Technology with questions regarding the content of the courses or to register. If you are looking for a class which does not appear, contact TXK directly at 417 879-0070. Thank you. Pam Duncan Account Development Manager TXK Technologies, Springfield, Missouri 417 879-0070, Ext 1202 [email protected] http://www.txktraining.com

Have You Met Your Training Objectives for 2016? Time tends to escape us. As we enter the fourth quarter of 2016, it is time to review your training plans and objectives for this calendar year. Have you met your training goals for this year? If not, consider the following benefits which can be derived from obtaining additional training and continued education: Continuing education ensures that you maintain and enhance the knowledge and skills you need to deliver... a professional service to your customers, clients and the community Obtaining certifications improve promotion opportunities and can qualify for higher wages. Specialized training is often required to quality for certain jobs, such as management or administration positions. Obtaining additional education can also increase one's marketability in the job market and ensures that your capabilities keep pace with the current standards of others in the same field. Ensures that you and your knowledge stay relevant and up to date. You are more aware of the changing trends and directions in your profession. The pace of change is probably faster than it’s ever been and is a feature of the new normal that we live and work in. If you stand still you will get left behind, as your knowledge and skills becomes outdated. Helps you continue to make a meaningful contribution to your team. You become more effective in the workplace. This assists you to advance in your career and move into new positions where you can lead, manage, influence, coach and mentor others. Assists in advancing the body of knowledge and technology within your profession. The importance of continued training and professional development should not be underestimated. It is a career-long obligation for practicing professionals. Attached is the TXK Current Schedule of classes through 2016. Please review our listings and contact TXK for additional information. www.txktraining.com Pam Duncan Account Development Manager TXK Technologies, Springfield, Missouri 417 879-0070, Ext 104 [email protected] http://www.txktraining.com

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month The Department of Homeland Security has designated October as the month to engage and educate public and private sectors partners through Events and Training initiatives. The goal of these initiatives is to raise awareness about cyber-security and to increase the resiliency of the nation in the event of a cyber event. According to the 2016 Global State of Information Security Survey, in 2015, there were 38% more security i...ncidents detected than there were in 2014. In today's information-driven economy, intellectual property is the most valuable organizational possession. And keeping your company's vital data secure is the responsibility of every employee in your company. From guarding against attacks to creating an effective response plan, everyone in your organization has to take part in keeping your information secure. Is Your IT Department Properly Trained? Protecting an organization’s assets requires information security awareness and cybersecurity training that can significantly reduce not only the odds of the business experiencing a serious information security breach, but can also help minimize negative impact should a breach occur. A recent study by CompTIA cited human error as the most common cause of information security breaches, with some 80% of respondents believing this human error was caused by a lack of security knowledge, training, or failure to follow security procedures. Consider these courses at the end-user or IT Professional level: CompTIA Security+ Certification CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Certified Ethical Hacker Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) Licensed Penetration Tester Data Recovery Boot Camp Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Security Management Professional, Architecture Professional and Engineering Professional CyberSec First Responder: Threat Detection and Response CyberSAFE (Securing Assets for the End-User) VMware vCloud Networking & Security for vSphere Professionals Contact TXK with regard to these or any other courses we offer. Make October the month to identify your potential vulnerabilities and fight cyber-attacks. Stop.Think.Connect. Pam Duncan Account Development Manager TXK Technologies, Springfield, Missouri 417 879-0070, Ext 104 [email protected] http://www.txktraining.com