Still, not everyone agrees that all professional certifications are equal.
"The IT industry is chock-full of certifications that are largely ignored by employers," David Foote, president and chief research officer of Foote Partners, which closely follows IT skill and pay trends, said in an e-mail interview. "My feelings are mixed about this sort of certification actually helping an IT pro with his pay or career."
One way outsourcing certification could work to a professional's advantage is if it provides practical knowledge such as second language skills, a better appreciation for other cultures and how to work in them, and solid vendor management skills, Foote says.
Subsea cable alternatives can provide a level of comfort for those concerned about disruptions. Realistically, they will continue to play a small, but critical role in the short term.
Maintaining existing network infrastructures often incurs huge technical debt before newer technologies are adopted over time.
Amid ongoing regional uncertainties, telecom infrastructure in the Middle East has expand to include terrestrial low-latency network infrastructure, which offers resilience and agility in navigating political complexities without relying solely on undersea networks.
