LOMBARD, IL. , February 4, 2000 -CompTIA, the Computing Technology Industry Association, announced today it is exploring a new Linux+ certification and has entered into discussion with Wave Technologies International, Inc. (Nasdaq: WAVT) about its Sair Linux and GNU Level I Certification.
CompTIA is a global leader in vendor-neutral IT certification development. Linux+ would be CompTIA's fifth certification, complementing its existing A+, Network+, CDIA and i-Net+ certifications.
"Each CompTIA program follows a comprehensive development plan and beta testing period to ensure that the resulting technical certification is legally defensible and conforms to the highest standards," said Perry Anthony, CompTIA director of certification.
Ken Kousky, Wave Technologies president and chief executive officer, added, "We believe Sair Linux and GNU is the most comprehensive certification program available in the Linux industry. Incorporated into CompTIA's existing Linux+ certification efforts, it will allow the association to provide the vendor-neutral product necessary in light of the growing demand for Linux."
The Sair Linux and GNU Certification program offers examinations at three levels: Level I - Sair Linux and GNU Certified Administrator (LCA); Level II - Sair Linux and GNU Certified Engineer; and Level III - Master Sair Linux and GNU Certified Engineer (MLCE). Candidates for the LCA certification must pass four examinations. CompTIA is assessing this program to consider incorporating it into its existing Linux+ program development.
About CompTIA
CompTIA, the Computing Technology Industry Association, was founded in 1982. Today it represents over 8,000 computer hardware and software manufacturers, distributors, retailers,
e-tailers, resellers, VARs, system integrators and training, service, telecommunications and Internet companies.
In addition to providing a unified voice for the industry in the areas of public policy, workforce development and electronic commerce standards, CompTIA certifies information technology and service professionals with its widely adopted and vendor-neutral A+TM, Certified Document Imaging ArchitechTM (CDIA), Network+TM and i-Net+TM certification programs.
Headquartered in Lombard, Ill., the association's Web address is www.comptia.org.
About Wave Technologies
Wave Technologies International, Inc. develops, markets and delivers training and instructional products related to sophisticated information technologies. The company provides its products and services through instructor-led courses, seminars, multimedia-published products and over the Internet. Wave markets its services to information management systems professionals, system integrators, value-added resellers and others with systems management responsibilities. Wave's Web site is located at www.wavetech.com.
(Submitted by Mimi Ricketts of Wave Technologies)
