Bellwether Technology Corporation

Bellwether Technology Corporation

Speciality: Network and Cybersecurity Penetration Testing

New Orleans, United States 60 employees
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[01] About

IT services and consulting company based in Louisiana; 39 employees, $13.8M revenue, founded 1980, specializing in managed IT, cybersecurity including penetration testing, cloud, and disaster recovery; ranked #9,644,543 globally and #2,691,374 in the US.

Bellwether Technology Corporation is the premier IT service provider in New Orleans. We offer our clients a comprehensive IT department tailored to fit their individual priorities. Based in New Orleans, LA, since 1980, Bellwether is a managed IT services provider that focuses on serving businesses and organizations throughout southern Louisiana and the Gulf South. Bellwether's core offerings include Managed IT, Co-Managed IT, Managed Cyber Defense, Digital Transformation, Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery, and Cloud Services.
[02] Services
Managed IT Services
Co-managed IT Services
Managed Cyber Defense
Penetration Testing
Cybersecurity Consulting
[03] Certifications
Comptia Network+

CompTIA Network+ Certification


Origin and Background


The CompTIA Network+ certification was created by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), a non-profit trade association established in 1982. Network+ was launched in 1999 as a vendor-neutral certification designed to validate foundational networking skills across all platforms and technologies. CompTIA developed this certification in response to the IT industry's need for a standardized way to assess the competency of networking professionals, particularly as internet connectivity and network infrastructure became increasingly critical to business operations.


Industry Value and Importance


Network+ is widely valued in the IT industry because it demonstrates that holders possess essential networking knowledge required for troubleshooting, configuring, and managing wired and wireless networks. The certification is vendor-neutral, meaning it covers universal networking concepts rather than proprietary technologies, making it applicable across diverse IT environments. Many organizations, including the U.S. Department of Defense, recognize Network+ as meeting baseline requirements for networking positions. It serves as a stepping stone for IT professionals pursuing careers in network administration, help desk support, and systems administration, and is often considered a prerequisite for more advanced networking certifications.

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