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Tech Hiring Intent Unexpectedly Increases in October, According to CompTIA Analysis of Job Posting Data
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Nov. 8 (TNSxrep) -- CompTIA posted the following news release on Nov. 7, 2025:
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Tech hiring intent unexpectedly increases in October, according to CompTIA analysis of job posting data
New and active employer job postings for tech positions at highest volume in 12 months
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Employer job postings for information technology (IT) occupations are at their highest monthly volume in a year, according to analysis by CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral IT training and certifications.
There were 474,293 active employer job postings for technology positions
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DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Nov. 8 (TNSxrep) -- CompTIA posted the following news release on Nov. 7, 2025:
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Tech hiring intent unexpectedly increases in October, according to CompTIA analysis of job posting data
New and active employer job postings for tech positions at highest volume in 12 months
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Employer job postings for information technology (IT) occupations are at their highest monthly volume in a year, according to analysis by CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral IT training and certifications.
There were 474,293 active employer job postings for technology positionsin October, an increase of 5.3% from September, CompTIA analysis of Lightcast job posting data shows.[1] In comparison, overall volumes across the entire labor market were up 2.3% in October.
October's total includes 217,238 postings newly added by employers, up 3.8% from the prior month. Both new and active job postings are at their highest level since October 2024.[2]
"Given the prevailing vibe of economic unease, the better-than-expected volume of tech job listings is a welcome bit of good news," said Tim Herbert, chief research officer, CompTIA. "Once again it speaks to the many moving parts of the vast tech workforce and the not always apparent offsetting effects of job gains, job losses and job transitions."
Hiring intent as expressed by job postings was strong across several industry sectors with one notable exception. Postings in the public sector decreased by a third in October.
[View table in the link at bottom.]
Across sectors, notable employers such as Deloitte, CVS, Amazon, Google, JPMorgan Chase, Leidos, IBM and General Motors all report hiring intent with job postings for tech positions for the month.
Tech job postings were also widely dispersed across states and metropolitan areas.
[View table in the link at bottom.]
An examination of tech job postings by required years of experience shows that 21% of openings sought workers in the 0-3-year experience range; 29% were for workers with 4-7 years of experience; and 17% for workers with 8 or more years of experience. The distribution of hiring across work experience categories remains relatively stable.
Employer job listings specifying skill requirements continues to show a broad mix of depth and breadth of skills and qualifications.
[View table in the link at bottom.]
Due to the federal government shutdown negatively affecting Bureau of Labor Statistics data releases, CompTIA's "Tech Jobs Report for November" covers only the subset of employer job posting data. Labor market reporting will resume when data becomes available.
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[1] Active job postings include new postings added by employers in the latest month and open postings carried over from previous months.
[2] Employer job postings from Lightcast may be subject to backward revisions.
[3] CompTIA analysis of Lightcast job posting data
[4] CompTIA analysis of Lightcast job posting data
[5] CompTIA analysis of Lightcast job posting data
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About CompTIA
CompTIA, Inc. is dedicated to unlocking potential for students, career changers, and professionals pursuing technology careers. Through education, training, certifications, and research, it promotes industry growth, builds a skilled workforce, and ensures technology's benefits are accessible to everyone.
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Original text here: https://www.comptia.org/en-em/about-us/news/press-releases/Tech-hiring-intent-unexpectedly-increases-in-October-according-to-CompTIA-analysis-of-job-posting-data/
[Category: Computer Technology]
EU: BSA Calls for Smarter, Streamlined AI Incident Oversight
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Business Software Alliance (formerly BSA - Software Alliance) issued the following news release:
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EU: BSA Calls for Smarter, Streamlined AI Incident Oversight
BRUSSELS - As the EU continues to focus on the implementation of the AI Act, the Business Software Alliance (BSA) is urging policymakers to ensure that upcoming incident-reporting rules remain clear, proportionate, and aligned with existing laws.
In its response to the latest European Commission consultation, BSA emphasized that incident reporting should focus on genuinely serious harms, e.g., those that materially
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Business Software Alliance (formerly BSA - Software Alliance) issued the following news release:
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EU: BSA Calls for Smarter, Streamlined AI Incident Oversight
BRUSSELS - As the EU continues to focus on the implementation of the AI Act, the Business Software Alliance (BSA) is urging policymakers to ensure that upcoming incident-reporting rules remain clear, proportionate, and aligned with existing laws.
In its response to the latest European Commission consultation, BSA emphasized that incident reporting should focus on genuinely serious harms, e.g., those that materiallyimpact people's health or safety, disrupt critical infrastructure, or seriously infringe fundamental rights. To remain effective, the system must avoid sweeping routine glitches or low-risk events into a high-stakes reporting regime, and instead concentrate regulatory attention and resources where they are needed most.
"We fully support early-warning mechanisms that help authorities detect real risks," said Hadrien Valembois, Senior Manager, Policy -- EMEA at BSA. "But if organizations are required to report alerts every time an AI model hiccups, the system will become noisy, costly, and less capable of spotting the serious incidents. Moreover, in line with the ongoing European simplification agenda's exercise, we urge EU policymakers to avoid duplicative, overlapping reporting for AI and other cybersecurity laws. Europe should maintain the AI Act's strong risk-based foundation, and make sure reporting obligations follow that same logic."
BSA has consistently advocated for a practical, risk-based approach to AI regulation throughout the development of the AI Act, one that provides clear accountability across the AI value chain while avoiding unnecessary duplication with GDPR, NIS2, the Cyber Resilience Act, and other existing frameworks, in line with the EU Simplification Agenda. We remain ready to continue working with policymakers to deliver oversight that strengthens trust while enabling innovation and competitiveness.
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ABOUT BSA
The Business Software Alliance (www.bsa.org) is the global trade association of the enterprise software industry, representing companies that are leaders in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, quantum, and other breakthrough technologies. We work in over 20 markets in the US, Europe, and Asia, advocating for policies that build trust in technology so that every industry sector and the public can benefit from innovation.
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Original text here: https://www.bsa.org/news-events/news/eu-bsa-calls-for-smarter-streamlined-ai-incident-oversight
[Category: Business]
Ninth Circuit Denies Rehearing of California Censorship and Surveillance Law Case, NetChoice Disappointed
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 [Category: Business] -- NetChoice, a coalition of trade associations that says it makes the internet safe for free enterprise and expression, posted the following news release:
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Ninth Circuit Denies Rehearing of California Censorship and Surveillance Law Case, NetChoice Disappointed
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SAN FRANCISCOLast night, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied NetChoice's request for a rehearing in front of the full court on our request to halt a California law imposing a censorship and surveillance regime on its citizens online, SB 976. This law creates dangerous
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 [Category: Business] -- NetChoice, a coalition of trade associations that says it makes the internet safe for free enterprise and expression, posted the following news release:
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Ninth Circuit Denies Rehearing of California Censorship and Surveillance Law Case, NetChoice Disappointed
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SAN FRANCISCOLast night, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied NetChoice's request for a rehearing in front of the full court on our request to halt a California law imposing a censorship and surveillance regime on its citizens online, SB 976. This law creates dangerousdata risks and fails to help a single Californian, especially children, be safer online.
"NetChoice is disappointed in the Court's decision not to rehear our case, and we will explore all available options to protect free speech and privacy online," said Paul Taske, Co-Director of the NetChoice Litigation Center.
Read the opinion here. Learn more about NetChoice v. Bonta (California SB 976) here.
Please contact press@netchoice.org with inquiries.
Key Takeaways of NetChoice v. Bonta (California SB 976) :
* Tramples Over Free Speech: SB 976 conditions Californians' right to access protected speech on providing sensitive, personal data.
* Mandates Surveillance: The law forces online services to verify identities, track minors and report to the government annually.
* Jeopardizes Safety and Security: By compelling companies to collect and store sensitive data, SB 976 creates a honeypot for cybercriminals and predators.
* Usurps Parental Authority: SB 976 hands decisions about online access to the state instead of families.
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Original text here: https://netchoice.org/ninth-circuit-denies-rehearing-of-california-censorship-and-surveillance-law-case-netchoice-disappointed/
NBAA Urges Members to Avoid the Busiest Airports Amidst Air Traffic Reductions
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Business Aviation Association posted the following news release:
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NBAA Update: NBAA Urges Members to Avoid the Busiest Airports Amidst Air Traffic Reductions
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Contact: Dan Hubbard, 202-431-5970, dhubbard@nbaa.org
Washington, DC, Nov. 7, 2025 - National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen today recommended that business aviation operators continue avoiding the nation's busiest commercial service airports and proactively plan to meet their critical transportation needs in the midst of government-driven
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Business Aviation Association posted the following news release:
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NBAA Update: NBAA Urges Members to Avoid the Busiest Airports Amidst Air Traffic Reductions
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Contact: Dan Hubbard, 202-431-5970, dhubbard@nbaa.org
Washington, DC, Nov. 7, 2025 - National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen today recommended that business aviation operators continue avoiding the nation's busiest commercial service airports and proactively plan to meet their critical transportation needs in the midst of government-driventraffic reductions being put in place by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
"Flexibility is a hallmark of business aviation," Bolen said. "That's why we are urging business aviation operators to avoid the busiest commercial service airports.
"We know that departure and arrival times can be adjusted, alternate airports can be considered, flight crews can utilize airline travel, and other backup plans can be put in place to ensure missions are accomplished in a variety of ways that reduce tension on the system.
"While business aviation is fully included in the FAA's traffic reductions, we know that our sector will continue to pursue mandatory and voluntary means to ensure we are part of the solution to the challenges posed in the current environment."
Founded in 1947 and based in Washington, DC, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is the leading organization for companies that rely on general aviation aircraft to help make their businesses more efficient, productive and successful. The association represents more than 10,000 company and professional members and provides more than 100 products and services to the business aviation community, including the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), the world's largest civil aviation trade show. Learn more about NBAA at nbaa.org.
Members of the media may receive NBAA Press Releases immediately via email. To subscribe to the NBAA Press Release email list, submit the online form.
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Original text here: https://nbaa.org/2025-press-releases/nbaa-update-nbaa-urges-members-to-avoid-the-busiest-airports-amidst-air-traffic-reductions/
BoatUS Foundation Launches First National Database to Track Abandoned Boats and Derelict Vessels Across U.S.
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Nov. 7 -- Boat Owners Association of the U.S. posted the following news release:
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BoatUS Foundation Launches First National Database to Track Abandoned Boats and Derelict Vessels Across US
Database to support ongoing nationwide effort to remove and prevent ADVs
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The non-profit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water has developed a database that will identify the locations of abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs) across the U.S., freely associated states and U.S. territories and track their removal.
Created in partnership with the National Oceanic
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SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Nov. 7 -- Boat Owners Association of the U.S. posted the following news release:
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BoatUS Foundation Launches First National Database to Track Abandoned Boats and Derelict Vessels Across US
Database to support ongoing nationwide effort to remove and prevent ADVs
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The non-profit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water has developed a database that will identify the locations of abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs) across the U.S., freely associated states and U.S. territories and track their removal.
Created in partnership with the National Oceanicand Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program, this national database will allow visitors to report abandoned and derelict vessels on their coastlines, allowing the issue to be better understood on a national scale with the support of the public. Eventually, this database will be able to track the impacts of removal and prevention efforts by showing how the number of ADVs across the country may one day decrease.
Abandoned and derelict vessels can crush or smother sensitive plants and corals, leach fuel and other pollutants into the water, threaten safe navigation, and contribute to economic losses. Removing ADVs is a costly effort, often averaging more than $24,000 to remove a single boat.
"When we finally understand the scope of the problem, communities all over the country will be better able to remove abandoned and derelict vessels on their local coastlines," said BoatUS Foundation Director of Outreach Alanna Keating. "With the information the database provides, they will be able to know exactly where they need to dedicate resources, whether that be towards removing vessels or preventing them from becoming abandoned in the first place. This database is just one part of our critical work that could help make ADVs a thing of the past."
Along with the database, the BoatUS Foundation awarded grants this year to support ADV removal efforts across Alaska, Guam, Louisiana, Maine, North Carolina, Oregon, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Washington.
The database, regional removal grants, and efforts to raise awareness on boating-related debris disposal--including the Second annual "Turning the Tide" conference in New Orleans in December 2026--are supported by the NOAA Marine Debris Program.
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ABOUT:
BoatUS Foundation is leading a nationally competitive grant program for the removal of abandoned and derelict vessels throughout coastal and marine areas of the United States, including the Great Lakes, U.S. territories, and Freely Associated States. This project is supported by the NOAA Marine Debris Program. In an effort to help educate and prevent future ADVs, the Foundation will also create a national ADV database to track the scope of the challenge and measure success, document ADV prevention and removal activities to share with the public, and support a national dialogue and education efforts on boating-related debris disposal. Learn more about the Marine Debris Program by visiting marinedebris.noaa.gov.
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Original text here: https://www.boatus.com/news-room/release/boatus-foundation-launches-first-national-dat
[Category: Travel]
AUSA Recognizes National Partners at Annual Meeting
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 7 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news:
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AUSA Recognizes National Partners at Annual Meeting
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At its 2025 Annual Meeting and Exposition, the Association of the U.S. Army presented for the fourth year its National Partner awards, recognizing organizations that provide outstanding support to the association.
"The National Partner Program is critical to the success of AUSA," said retired Brig. Gen. Jack Haley, AUSA's vice president for Membership and Meetings. "We simply could not accomplish our mission to
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 7 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news:
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AUSA Recognizes National Partners at Annual Meeting
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At its 2025 Annual Meeting and Exposition, the Association of the U.S. Army presented for the fourth year its National Partner awards, recognizing organizations that provide outstanding support to the association.
"The National Partner Program is critical to the success of AUSA," said retired Brig. Gen. Jack Haley, AUSA's vice president for Membership and Meetings. "We simply could not accomplish our mission toeducate, inform and connect America with the Army without the support of our National Partners."
Because of the integral role they play, "we are always looking for ways to recognize these great partners, and the National Partner Awards Breakfast is just one way we recognize their support and give our attendees the opportunity to vote for some of the very best of the best," Haley said.
AUSA National Partners are large and small businesses, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and professional organizations interested in personalized engagement with the Army at the local and national levels. The association currently has 663 National Partners.
The National Partner awards are presented across five categories.
In the "Best in Show" category, based on the overall design, presentation and creativity of the exhibit experience, the top honor went to Boston Dynamics, which specializes in developing and deploying highly mobile robots capable of tackling industry's toughest challenges.
Boston Dynamics also won the award for "Best New Product/Service" for its Spot robot designed for explosive ordnance disposal missions and tasks.
Onebrief, which specializes in collaboration and artificial intelligence-powered workflow software, claimed the prize in the "Top Participation (Non-Exhibitor)" category.
Keel, which specializes in high-end defense manufacturing, won the "Rising Star" award for new National Partner participation and activities.
The award for "Top National Partner Feature," recognizing the most activity on AUSA's National Partner of the Month web profile, went to Norwich University, a four-year, private senior military college in Northfield, Vermont.
This year, AUSA staff also recognized a few special National Partner members with the 2025 National Partner Superlatives.
The National Partner "Most Likely to Update its Company Roster" was Primer, an artificial intelligence company.
A partner since 1982, Lockheed Martin was the "Longest Serving Community Partner," and Jackie Roskopp, from General Dynamics Land Systems, received the "Long-Standing National Partner Point of Contact" recognition for her more than 30 years of working with AUSA.
Finally, the "Superstar Speaker" recognition was presented to Tara Murphy Dougherty, CEO of Govini, a defense software company.
"It was an honor to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of our National Partner companies at this year's awards breakfast," said Abby Gonzales, AUSA's National Partner Program membership specialist. "Congratulations to all the winners and nominees for your hard work and dedication. I'm grateful to everyone who joined us to celebrate, and I look forward to seeing even more participation and excellence represented in the years to come."
For more on the awards, click here. To learn more about AUSA's National Partner Program, click here.
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Original text here: https://www.ausa.org/news/ausa-recognizes-national-partners-annual-meeting-0
AIA On Pentagon's Reform Initiatives: The Time is Now
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 7 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release:
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AIA On Pentagon's Reform Initiatives: The Time is Now
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Arlington, VA - Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today applauded Secretary of War Pete Hegseth after he announced reforms to the arms acquisition system.
"Secretary Hegseth has launched an ambitious, long-needed overhaul of warfighting acquisition. The Pentagon's plan is exciting, and it's what America needs to outpace tomorrow's threats," Fanning started. "The message
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 7 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release:
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AIA On Pentagon's Reform Initiatives: The Time is Now
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Arlington, VA - Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today applauded Secretary of War Pete Hegseth after he announced reforms to the arms acquisition system.
"Secretary Hegseth has launched an ambitious, long-needed overhaul of warfighting acquisition. The Pentagon's plan is exciting, and it's what America needs to outpace tomorrow's threats," Fanning started. "The messageis clear: deterrence requires speed, partnership, and results. By slashing bureaucracy, focusing on incentives, and sending unmistakable demand signals, the Pentagon is opening doors to every corner of the defense ecosystemfrom established partners to new players.
"For too long, red tape and outdated rules have slowed our ability to deliver for the warfighter. With accountability at every level and a laser focus on outcomes, we can build a defense industrial base that's faster, smarter, and more resilient.
"For this plan to work, industry and government must work closely to implement these reforms and finetune the details," Fanning finished. "We welcome the push for innovation and the promise of real, actionable change. The defense industrial base is ready to answer the call.
"Together, we'll make sure America's arsenal is second to noneand that every warfighter gets what they need, when they need it."
AIA has routinely called on the Pentagon to enact these crucial reforms, including in a recent letter to Secretary Hegseth.
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Original text here: https://www.aia-aerospace.org/news/aia-on-pentagons-reform-initiatives-the-time-is-now/
