ivity, plus minimize network downtime. Information Week's Emily Kay notes that "Companies that don't support certification spend nearly $14,000 more dealing with network downtime and PC support costs." according to IDC. According to a recent survey by Deloitte & Touche Consulting Group of 1,442 CIOs, seven out of ten companies worldwide are having difficulty in finding the skilled IS staffers they require. And, more than 80% of those surveyed said they expect their client/server expenditures to increase in the following year.So, companies that support employee certification can operate their networks more effectively, plus take advantage of the cost savings that come with improved efficiency. Now more than ever, professionals need certification and corporations need individuals with certification.Statistics say you'll make more moneyMCP Magazine has produced salary surveys for three years, tracking the average salaries of Microsoft Certified Professionals. The verdict - MCP's make more than their non-certified counterparts (of comparable age and experience). The average salary of MCP's increased over 10% from 1996 to 1997. But network administration isn't the only reason to become certified. Because NT has been gaining steam in the corporate world, so have the Back Office suite of products - SMS, Exchange, SQL Server, as well as Web-enabled products like Internet Information Server and Merchant Server. These products offer enterprises a turnkey solution to many IT needs, and these enterprises need people who know them inside and out. Having certification on your resume greatly increases your marketability to your current, or to a potential, employer. Why Become Certified?Statistics say you'll make more money.MCP Magazine has produced salary surveys for two years, tracking the average salaries of Microsoft Certified Professionals. The verdict - MCP's make more than their non-ce...
