dti Publishing Corporation launches NetEmulator®, a browser-based network training platform designed to close the IT skills gap by delivering scalable, job-ready technical education without physical labs or complex setup.
— dti Publishing Corporation, the educational technology firm led by IT certification pioneer Pierre Askmo, has officially launched NetEmulator®, a network simulation platform built to address one of the most persistent challenges in American technology education: the widening gap between classroom instruction and real-world workforce readiness.
The IT skills gap is not simply a shortage of workers. It is a shortage of workers with the practical, applied skills that employers need on day one. Cloud, networking, and cybersecurity roles are among the hardest to fill, and hiring timelines for IT positions consistently run longer than almost any other sector. Out of an estimated 3.5 million IT workers in the U.S. (U.S. Department of Labor), up to 700,000 positions remain unfilled (CompTIA). This represents a 20% workforce shortfall, resulting in an estimated $150B–$200B annual economic impact on the U.S. economy (Korn Ferry, Deloitte, McKinsey).
Pierre Askmo says institutions must train the next generation of technology professionals and equip them with tools to close this gap, and quickly. NetEmulator® was built for exactly that purpose.
Pierre Askmo: Three Decades Building the Standards Behind IT Certification
NetEmulator® is the work of Pierre Askmo, a figure whose fingerprints are on the frameworks that define technical competency across the US workforce. A Cornerstone Funding Member of CompTIA’s A+ Certification programme, a panel member of the US Department of Labor IT Skills Group, and an Executive Committee member for both Network+ and Server+ certifications, Askmo has spent more than three decades shaping how IT skills are defined, tested, and recognised.
He is also the software architect behind the LabConnection® lab simulation platform and the CertBlaster® exam simulators, and the author or co-author of four widely adopted certification texts published by Pearson, Cengage, and Thomson. When Askmo identifies a gap in how IT skills are developed, he has both the authority and the tools to address it.
A Network Simulation Platform Built for Scale
NetEmulator® operates entirely within a browser. Students build, configure, and troubleshoot networks from anywhere, without physical lab equipment, local installation, or complex technical setup. Full network configuration, real-time packet visualisation, and guided troubleshooting are integrated into a single environment, giving students an experience that mirrors live infrastructure work rather than approximating it.
Unlike traditional emulators, NetEmulator® combines labs, assessment, and feedback in one place. Its guided exercises and visual feedback reinforce learning through direct experience, the kind of browser-based network training that produces graduates ready to perform from their first day in a role.
The platform is built to scale. Large numbers of students can work simultaneously, making it practical for community colleges, technical institutes, and corporate IT workforce development programmes to deploy at volume without compromising quality or consistency.
Built for Institutions, Ready Immediately
For institutions, NetEmulator®’s LTI-as-a-service capability enables seamless integration with existing learning management systems. Single sign-on access, streamlined assignment delivery, and immediate deployment require no additional technical infrastructure. Programmes can be live within days of adoption.
For the educators and administrators responsible for producing job-ready graduates in a market that is not waiting, that matters.
About dti Publishing Corporation
dti Publishing Corporation is a US-based educational technology company founded by Pierre Askmo, specialising in IT certification, assessment, and simulation tools for educational institutions and workforce training programmes. For more information visit dtipublishing.com, explore NetEmulator® at NetEmulator.com, and review the platform’s full capabilities at NetEmulator.com/capabilities
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