AI Readiness: Considerations for Implementing Artificial Intelligence 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is on the cusp of transforming business operations… or is it? AI in and of itself is not new (or even always exciting) in the corporate world – two simple examples being the use of a spam filter or automated email response, for example. However, what is novel about generative AI is… Read More »

Smoothstack Announces Nine of its Training Courses Have Been Recommended for College Credit by American Council on Education  

Smoothstack developers can now earn up to 49 credits towards a college degree  McLean, VA — February 14, 2024 Smoothstack, a leading HTD (Hire-Train-Deploy) provider, today announced that the American Council on Education (ACE) Learning Evaluations has evaluated and recommended college credit for nine of its courses. Now, aspiring software engineers who complete Smoothstack’s training… Read More »

Bridging the Digital Skills Gap 

The faster technology moves, the wider the digital skill gap becomes. As technical and talent acquisition leaders, the first step is to understand the factors that led to our current digital skills gap. Only then can businesses bridge this gap before it becomes too wide to overcome.  The Current Digital Skills Gap  The World Economic… Read More »

Smoothstack Named DOD SkillBridge Industry Partner 

Program strengthens Smoothstack’s commitment to helping active military and veterans transition to post-military careers  McLean, VA — February 1, 2024 Smoothstack, a leading HTD (Hire-Train-Deploy) provider, is pleased to announce they have been named an approved Industry Partner for the Department of Defense (DOD) SkillBridge program. Called IT Warriors, the program reinforces Smoothstack’s dedication to… Read More »

Revolutionizing Talent Acquisition in the Semiconductor Industry: The Power of Hire-Train-Deploy Solutions 

In the fast-paced and dynamic world of technology, the semiconductor industry plays a pivotal role in driving innovation and digital transformation. This is particularly true in 2024 when it comes to AI. According to McKinsey, growth for semiconductors related to AI is expected to be five times greater than growth for all other market segments. … Read More »

IT hiring in the age of economic instability

Wait and see: That seems to be the prevailing business strategy when it comes to digital transformation this year. But it’s not due to a lack of urgency. Read the full article here. This article was first seen on the Staffing Stream. The Staffing Stream is SIA’s guest blog.Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) is the global… Read More »

The Power of Skills-Based Training vs. Traditional Degrees

Is a college degree a prerequisite for success as an IT professional? Not exactly. According to a report by Intelligent.com, 55% of companies eliminated its bachelor’s degree requirement in 2023, for at least some roles. Of those, 73% plan to do so for even more positions in 2024. IT is increasingly on the list of… Read More »

Smoothstack Hires Chief Revenue Officer John Carney

McLean, VA — January 16, 2024 Smoothstack, a leading HTD (Hire-Train-Deploy) provider, today announced John Carney as its first Chief Revenue Officer. Carney will be responsible for Smoothstack’s  go-to-market functions including sales, marketing, and partnerships to drive revenue growth.  “We are thrilled to welcome John as our Chief Revenue Officer. His innovative approach to driving… Read More »

4 Reasons to Use a Hire-Train-Deploy Approach 

The possibilities that technology can create for today’s businesses are endless – that is, if you have the right people to bring them to life.   The companies that are able to turn their technology position into a differentiator are those that can consistently execute on their IT projects on time and within budget. This takes… Read More »

3 Federal Government IT Trends for 2024 

Today’s economic uncertainty is forcing the private sector to press pause on any non-critical digital projects. However, the public sector’s outlook is still very much “full steam ahead” when it comes to IT initiatives.   What are the biggest trends driving IT spending in the federal government space, especially since kicking off its new fiscal year… Read More »