8/24/2005 -- Development of a new vendor-neutral, convergence-focused certification from the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is moving forward, the company says.

The company is currently looking for subject matter experts (SMEs) to participate in a first-round job task analysis panel for the new Convergence+ title, to be held Sept. 21 and 22 in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. The SMEs will work with the organization's staff and psyhometricians to develop core coverage areas for the upcoming title.

CompTIA announced earlier this year that it was considering adding a telephony-focused title to its suite of vendor-neutral exams, including A+, Network+ and Security+. A release date for the title has yet to be announced

The organization also announced it is developing a radio frequency identification (RFID) title earlier this year.

For more information on these upcoming certifications as well as other CompTIA titles, go here. -Becky Nagel