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Celebrate National IT Professionals Day on the Third Tuesday in September by showing your appreciation for those who have dedicated their lives to Information Technology! This special day was created over 20 years ago as a way of honoring the hardworking men and women who work tirelessly to keep our systems running. It is a great opportunity to recognize the tremendous contributions these professionals make each and every day. From developing new software solutions, to maintaining hardware systems, to troubleshooting complex network issues, IT professionals are essential for keeping businesses around the world running smoothly. Let us take this day to show our appreciation for all that they do!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1940s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth of Modern Computing</div><div class='timeline-text'>The 1940s marked the advent of modern computing technology. The first programmable digital computer, ENIAC was completed in 1945.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Personal Computer Revolution</div><div class='timeline-text'>The personal computer revolution sparked in the 1980s, expanding the need for IT professionals to support, maintain, and innovate with these devices.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1991</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of World Wide Web</div><div class='timeline-text'>Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web in 1991, changing the IT landscape forever and amplifying the importance of IT professionals exponentially.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>Early 2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global IT Boom</div><div class='timeline-text'>With the dotcom boom and growing internet adoption worldwide, the demand for skilled IT professionals grew significantly throughout the early 2000s.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of National IT Professionals Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>In 2015, the official National IT Professionals Day was established, honoring the contributions and accomplishments of IT professionals worldwide.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a networking event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your IT team and colleagues to network, socialize, and learn new skills together. You can even invite other IT professionals from your city or region to join the event.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a tech workshop</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite a speaker to talk about a new technology or trends in the IT industry. This will give your team an opportunity to learn and grow.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Send out appreciation cards</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Write thank you notes or appreciation cards to all of your IT team members and colleagues. This will show them how much you value their hard work and dedication.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Give out awards</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Recognize the best performers in your team by giving out awards for their achievements. This will motivate them to continue doing great work.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Plan a fun activity</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organize a fun activity such as bowling, paintball, laser tag, etc., for your team members. This will give everyone an opportunity to relax and have some fun together.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>IT Professionals are essential to the functioning of our society</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Information technology (IT) professionals perform an essential role in today's world. They design, develop and maintain computer systems and networks that store, process, protect and share information crucial to almost every aspect of daily life from communication to business transactions and beyond.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>IT Professionals are at the forefront of innovation</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The work of IT professionals is constantly evolving as new technologies are created and implemented. As a result, these professionals are at the forefront of advancements in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity and other cutting-edge fields.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>National IT Professionals Day recognizes dedicated professionals</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Bringing attention to the hard work and dedication of IT professionals is important for raising public awareness about their contributions. National IT Professionals Day is a great way to honor all those who have contributed to the development and maintenance of technology infrastructure in this increasingly digital age.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-content-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>IT Professionals help secure vital information</h3><p class='facts-content'>One of the primary responsibilities of an IT professional is to ensure the security of data. Their expertise allows them to protect vital information from cyber threats, making them pivotal for any organization that handles sensitive data.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-content-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>There are predicted to be 531,200 new jobs in IT by 2029</h3><p class='facts-content'>According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the field of IT is expected to grow 11% from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. This growth will result in about 531,200 new jobs.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-content-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>IT was instrumental in adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic</h3><p class='facts-content'>The COVID-19 pandemic saw large numbers of businesses and schools shifting to remote work and education. The seamless adaptation to this new normal was largely owing to IT professionals who worked relentlessly to ensure seamless connectivity and data accessibility.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-content-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Most IT jobs offer flexibility</h3><p class='facts-content'>Many IT jobs offer the flexibility to work from anywhere and set flexible schedules, making it a desirable field for those seeking work-life balance. This flexibility also played a significant role during the COVID-19 pandemic, with IT professionals being crucial elements in setting up remote work structures for various companies.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-content-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>IT Professionals often come from diverse educational backgrounds</h3><p class='facts-content'>Despite a bachelor's degree in a computer-related field often being required, many IT professionals come from diverse educational backgrounds and learn their practical skills through certification courses, showing the broader accessibility of this profession.</p></div></div>
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