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5 Cybersecurity Tips for Safe Holiday Shopping

It’s one of the season’s biggest offenders. Every year it destroys holiday cheer all over the world. Not even the brightest lights can diminish the havoc it can wreak on your life. No, it’s not the villain from a holiday movie. It’s cybercrime.

This year’s holiday shopping season is expected to be record-breaking, according to the National Retail Federation, with holiday spending expected to reach well over $950 billion. Additionally, online and other non-store sales are predicted to increase b

Holiday Gift Guide for Tech Bootcamp Students

The holiday season is upon us, which means it’s time to start making your wishlist and a gift shopping list for your friends and family. If you are a tech bootcamp student or have one in your life, you may be wondering what to ask for or gift this year. From the latest technology and productivity tools to tickets to exciting industry events, there are a variety of great gift ideas to choose from.

To help take the guesswork out of finding the perfect gift, we’ve curated a list of products and ex

Indigenous American Innovators Who Broke Down Barriers in Tech

Throughout history, Indigenous American innovators have been behind many well-known inventions, like kayaks, baby bottles, and syringes, that are still widely used today. Despite the significant contributions of Indigenous Americans, the population is vastly underrepresented in the workforce, particularly in tech.

In a recent report by the Kapor Center, a social justice organization, Indigenous Americans represented less than 4% of technical roles at five of the largest U.S.-based tech companie

Why Veterans Make Great Tech Employees

Members of the military face unique situations and challenges that cannot be replicated in other professions. This makes it difficult for the roughly 200,000 service members who leave the military each year to adjust to civilian life and adapt to a new pace of work.

While veteran unemployment is relatively low, many veterans have difficulty finding meaningful employment that provides them with the same purpose and passion they had during their service. However, many veterans have found passion

Keep Your Online Accounts Secure With These Password Tips

In today’s digital age, passwords are part of our everyday lives. They protect sensitive information like payment information and other personal data, which is why cybercriminals love to steal them. Despite their importance, less than half of Americans believe their passwords are secure from compromise, and 38% have had at least one of their passwords cracked (Security.org).

Protecting your credentials from being compromised or stolen starts with good password hygiene. Read on to learn best pra

How Fullstack Academy Helped This Alum Follow His Childhood Passion

Since he was a kid, Jeramy Hrobowski has always been drawn to tech. His favorite childhood pastime was taking apart computers to see how they worked. Despite some devices not coming back to life, Hrobowksi’s childhood interests laid the foundation for a lifelong passion for tech.


Outside of some technical certificates and working a few Service Desk and Desktop Engineering roles, his professional background was in mergers and acquisitions. However, that was all about to change once he enrolle

How One Fullstack Academy Grad Found Their Niche in Cybersecurity

Before the global COVID-19 pandemic, Kevin Ghee worked as a Systems Specialist for a building automation company. However, like thousands of others, the pandemic left him unemployed. During that time, Ghee decided to challenge himself and start a new career path. To accomplish his goal, he enrolled in a tech bootcamp.


Initially, Ghee enrolled in a bootcamp for UX/UI, but he quickly realized the subject matter didn’t challenge him or align with his career goals. He then enrolled in the Fullst

5 Cloud Computing Vulnerabilities Hackers Love to Exploit

Over the last several years, cloud computing has become a popular tool for businesses of all industries and sizes. Cloud computing is on-demand access via the Internet to IT resources saved in a remote database. With greater accessibility and enhanced collaboration, it’s no surprise that 40% of the 1,900 global tech and business leaders surveyed by Google plan to increase their use of the cloud.

While the cloud offers many benefits for businesses, such as reduced server equipment and costs and

Veterans in Tech: Navigating the Challenges of a Career Transition

Military veteran Desiree Walters had relatively limited experience in the tech field, but she was eager to gain the skills she needed to transition to a career in the field. With the help of the Fullstack Academy Cybersecurity Bootcamp, Walters gained the skills and knowledge to kickstart a rewarding career as a SOC Analyst.


While Walters didn’t have much cybersecurity knowledge to start, her military background in aircraft maintenance did help prepare her for bootcamp. Through her military e

Veterans in Tech: How Marine Built a Rewarding Cybersecurity Career

If you’re a military veteran, you may be wondering if a career in tech is right for you — and the answer is yes! United States Marines Corps Veteran Rob Buitrago is a testament to how military service can be a great starting point for your tech journey.

Buitrago’s military service played a significant role in his path to becoming a CSOC Analyst. Through his experience in the Marines, he developed invaluable skills, such as self-discipline, problem-solving, and a relentless drive for excellence,

Veterans in Tech: Turning Passion into a Rewarding Cybersecurity…

After leaving the military, Miss Kim had many options, including continuing a career in operations or heading to college. However, she chose a different direction by embarking on a career in cybersecurity thanks to help from the Fullstack Academy Cybersecurity Bootcamp.

“Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing industries, and it’s always intrigued me,” recalled Miss Kim. “I’ve always advocated for keeping personal identifiable information (PII) secure, considering how many identities are so

5 Ways Adult Students Benefit From Online Learning

Over the last decade, online learning has risen in popularity, and it doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. In fact, the online education market is expected to grow 17% by 2030, according to Vantage Market Research.

When online learning is implemented correctly, it can mimic an in-classroom environment with the added benefits of flexibility and accessibility. Students attend class via video conferencing at a specific time and are able to interact with instructors, collaborate with their peers

Veterans in Tech: Building on Air Force Experience

On September 11, 2011, Shaquille Duggan made his way to the World Trade Center to enlist in the United States Air Force. As he stood on the roof of the unfinished One World Trade Center, preparing to cite the military oath of enlistment, he felt a sense of belonging to a brotherhood and sisterhood greater than himself. Little did Duggan know that his time in the Air Force would prepare him for a rewarding tech career.

During his time in the military, Duggan quickly became interested in tech. Wh

12 Days of Coding: Resources for Launching Your Coding Career

What better way to celebrate the holiday season and kick off the new year than with a new career? In 2024 and beyond, coding will continue to be an in-demand skill, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicting software development roles will grow 26% by 2032. So, what does a career in coding look like, and how can you learn to code?

If you tuned into our Fullstack Academy social media channels recently, you’re probably familiar with “12 Days of Coding.” In the first 12 days of December,

Top Online Criminology Degrees: Best Programs for 2023

If you want to dive into the minds of criminals and spearhead criminal justice reform, an online criminology degree could be a great next step for you. As an interdisciplinary field, criminology relies on sociology, psychology, and law to understand the motivations of criminals. Earning a criminology bachelor’s degree online unlocks career opportunities in law, government, and nonprofit sectors. An online criminology bachelor’s degree provides a convenient and flexible pathway to become a privat

Veterans In Tech: How One Air Force Vet Found Their Calling In IT

As children, we’re encouraged to follow our passion, but being passionate about your career is a rarity in today’s workforce. In fact, Deloitte found only 12.3 percent of America’s workforce shows attributes of worker passion.

Despite this low percentage, there are a few industries where employees genuinely enjoy the work their doing — one of those industries being Information Technology (IT). According to CompTIA’s 2023 IT Industry Outlook report, nearly 80% of IT professionals feel optimistic

Veterans in Tech: From Military Service to Software Engineering

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 200,000 service members leave the military each year, and many pursue jobs in tech. Active-duty service members and military veterans possess many transferrable skills that are highly sought-after in the tech industry. Plus, service members may have specialized training in areas like cybersecurity and software engineering.

With the growing demand for tech professionals, Fullstack Academy is committed to helping military service members and veterans fur

Veterans In Tech: Turning Cybersecurity Theory Into Real-World…

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities in the cybersecurity sector are expected to grow 31% by 2029. As one of the fastest-growing industries, it’s no secret why many are eager to break into cybersecurity — but is a degree enough to land a role?

Based on the 2022 ISC2 Cyber Workforce Study findings, cybersecurity employers prioritize practical skills and experience over formal education. Traditional education pathways may lack the hands-on learning and skill-build

In-Demand Cybersecurity Certifications That Will Elevate Your Career

Cybercrime costs are expected to reach $10.5 trillion by 2025, according to Cybersecurity Ventures—driving significant demand for experienced cybersecurity professionals.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the cybersecurity job market will grow 35% by 2031, making many eager to enter the lucrative field. However, with so many vying for a role in cybersecurity, it’s important to stand out to potential employers. Learn how earning a cybersecurity certification can benefit your job searc

6 Tips for Balancing Tech Bootcamp While Working Full-Time

1. Find the Right Program For You

Successfully balancing bootcamp with a full-time role starts with finding a program that aligns with your career goals and can accommodate your busy schedule. When evaluating bootcamps, consider the schedule, program length, and instruction mode to determine which program best fits into your life and learning style.

Some bootcamps, like those offered by Fullstack Academy, offer a part-time bootcamp with multiple class time scheduling options for their online p

A Guide to Test-Driven Development

The test-driven development methodology works in five stages: writing tests, writing code, and refactoring.

The first phase of test-driven development is to read and understand the request. This helps emphasize that each test has a purpose in satisfying an application or business objective.

The second stage of TDD consists of writing a specific, automated test that describes an individual functionality of the application. In this phase, the test will fail until the code is written to satisfy i

Active Learning: What Is It and What Are the Benefits?

Active learning is a teaching strategy that requires learners to participate and engage through thinking, discussing, investigating, and creating. Rather than listening alone, students practice skills, solve problems, ponder complex questions, make decisions, propose solutions, and explain ideas in their own words—both through writing and discussion.

What Are the Benefits of Active Learning?

While the ultimate goal of active learning is to improve student outcomes in the classroom, it can be j

5 Ways to Use the Summer Months to Advance Your Career

While summer is notorious for being a slow time in the professional world, don’t let the warm weather fool you into putting aside your individual career goals. If you’re trying to get promoted, craving a career change, or just seeking professional development, summer can be the perfect time to invest in your career.

According to Indeed, the summer months typically have the lowest hiring rates due to widespread vacations and budget limitations. While this can be a frustrating time for those look

5 Ways to Care For Your Mental Health While Job Searching

Picture this: You’ve just spent hours updating your resume and crafting a flawless cover letter for a position you think you’d be perfect for. You feel great and believe this job is the one as you submit your application. A few hours (or days!) later, you receive a generic, automated email explaining the company decided to move forward with other candidates. Now, imagine this happening over and over again.

Unfortunately, this is a harsh reality for many job seekers. Searching for a job can be p
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Gerber Innovation Center

Gerber Innovation Center features the Gerber Microfactory which is a fully connected solution that enables customized, made-to-measure and on-demand production. The turnkey solution allows fashion brands to design, develop and produce garments faster and more sustainably than ever before.

The solution incorporates several key technologies including Gerber YuniquePLM, Gerber AccuMark, Gerber AccuNest, Gerber AccuMark Made-to-Measure, digital printing and single ply cutting to accelerate time to

Sign & Graphics

The sign and graphics industry is completely reinventing itself for the future. With the rise of digital printing and demand for versatility, sign and graphics companies need to invest in advanced digital finishing solutions in order to succeed. Not only will technology enable signage professionals to meet today’s challenges but it will also make them more agile and efficient, allowing them to reach their maximum potential.

Maximize productivity and increase ROI with the Gerber MCT Cutter. Dive

Composites & Technical Textiles

With the continuous cut capability and their high cut speed, the GERBERcutters enabled us to double our productivity.

Marking and cutting are of paramount importance to our success, and Gerber has helped us to put these systems in place.

Based on the time and motion studies we've conducted, results show that the Z1 is five times faster than our older cutter and produces much more accurately cut parts and precise notches.

As we continue to increase toward 100,000 units per day to protect our f

Gerber Paragon

Gerber Paragon cutting solution is designed for both maximum throughput and precision cutting of any type of flexible material. Equipped with intelligent software and smart sensors, Gerber Paragon improves cutting efficiency and the overall quality of the finished furniture product.

Backed by intelligent engineering, integrated control and an intuitive interface, Gerber Paragon helps furniture companies satisfy emerging demand by automating fabric cutting and delivering furniture faster than ev

Gerber Atria

Gerber Atria​ digital cutter is a high-ply digital cutting solution that can cut even the toughest materials with absolute precision. Offering unmatched throughput, zero-buffer cutting capabilities, and enhanced IoT connectivity, Gerber Atria​ cutter lets manufacturers deliver products to market faster than they ever thought possible.

Gerber Atria​ puts manufacturers in complete control over their supply chain, allowing them to conquer any challenge, no matter how big or small.

Gerber AccuMark & Gerber AccuNest

Whether you are developing made-to-order products or mass-producing standardized designs, Gerber AccuMark helps connect the supply chain from CAD to cutting room. Deliver your products to market faster than ever before with industry-leading patternmaking software and powerful automated nesting.

Gerber AccuMark relies on automated processes and advanced algorithms to maximize material utilization, eliminate errors and improve productivity.

Gerber AccuMark & Gerber AccuNest

Gerber AccuMark pattern-design software streamlines and expedites design and development of automotive interiors through several automated processes. Its seamless integration between patternmaking and automated nesting lets manufacturers meet even the strictest of deadlines.

Gerber AccuMark increases throughput, reduces development time and improves the overall quality of cut parts, empowering automotive manufacturers to satisfy new market requirements.

Gerber YuniquePLM

Collaborate virtually to develop products no matter where your teams are located. Gerber YuniquePLM ensures you have real-time access to the most accurate data during every part of your production process. The cloud-based solution provides a single, reliable source for all product information that can easily be integrated into multiple design programs.

Gerber YuniquePLM integrates seamlessly with ERP systems and other solutions you’re already using, allowing you to stay connected with your team

Gerber Paragon

Gerber Paragon is a fully integrated cutting machine capable of delivering the highest-quality cut parts for garments without sacrificing speed or quality. Backed by intelligent engineering, integrated control and an intuitive interface, Gerber Paragon delivers more throughput, uptime, precision and profitability in a single solution.

Gerber Paragon is available in two widths, ensuring that your multi-ply cutting solution suits the specific needs of your operations.

Gerber Atria

Meet any fabric-cutting challenge with state-of-the-art Gerber Atria​. Gerber Atria​ is the most advanced digital multi-ply fabric cutter on the market. The intuitive digital cutting solution is programmed with advanced algorithms and integrates seamlessly with Gerber Software CAD/CAM solutions for a truly optimized digital workflow.

With zero-buffer cutting precision and unmatched speed, Gerber Atria​ maximizes ply heights while reducing material waste by as much as 40%. Gerber Atria is certif

Gerber AccuMark & Gerber AccuNest

Gerber AccuMark transforms your design, development and marker-making process through an industry-leading suite of software applications combining Gerber AccuMark 2D, Gerber AccuMark 3D and Gerber AccuNest.

With Gerber AccuMark, users can visualize designs, create accurate patterns and optimize their markers while seamlessly sharing data throughout the supply chain. Gerber AccuMark empowers fashion brands to accelerate time to market, improve fit, and maximize material utilization.

Online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting at William Paterson

The online Bachelor of Science in Accounting will provide you with the skills and experience to pursue a career in auditing, budgeting, taxation, systems consulting, cost accounting, and more.

Gain the knowledge you need to effectively use financial information to draw insights, support conclusions, and make business decisions. Learn how to build data sets and retrieve relevant business information for data-driven decision-making.

The curriculum will cover a variety of key accounting topics, i

Online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance at William Paterson

Expand your knowledge of financial markets by earning your online Bachelor of Science in Finance. The program will prepare you to manage markets in an ever-changing global financial environment by teaching you how to identify and analyze financial problems and strategies.

Acquire technological and analytical skills that will enable you to formulate, analyze and visualize financial market data. Learn to build numerical models by using in-demand software such as Excel, R, Python, and SQL.


The

Online Bachelor of Science in Professional Sales at William Paterson

This course is designed to prepare students how to use technology during the accounting process. The course takes a transaction cycles approach to AIS that focuses conceptually on the primary sources of data, data flows, logical tasks, accounting records, and internal control and EDP auditing. It also teaches students how to use full-fledged commercial accounting software (QuickBooks.) This is a technology intensive course.

This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of

Post Master's School Principal Certificate Online Program at WPUNJ

This graduate course is designed to introduce candidates to theories and styles of leadership, leadership ethics and professional norms, and leadership for equity, inclusiveness, and cultural responsiveness. The purpose of this course is for candidates to acquire the content knowledge and educational leadership skills to promote the success and well-being of each student and adult by advocating for ethical decisions, cultivating and enacting professional norms, and developing and maintaining a s

Design to Cost eBook (Download)

Download Gerber Technology’s latest eBook and find out how to increase margins from design to final product.

With costs continuing to rise, it is critical for brands, retailers and manufacturers to estimate costs early on in the product development stage in order to protect their margins. By integrating the latest technology, such as 3D and automated nesting, into the workflow, companies can implement a design to cost methodology that will allow them to find the best compromise between the desi

Digitally transform your way to success with gerber

Produce at high volumes with absolute accuracy and efficiency.

In a world of uncertainty, you need a fast and agile supply chain to keep up with market challenges and consumer demands. Gerber’s end-to-end solution for mass production leverages an integrated portfolio of industry-leading software as well as the most intelligent and high-performing machines on the market to help you optimize your production to produce the high volumes at even higher quality. The automated workflow empowers fashio

Case Studies

PRAMA Corp

Tell us a little bit about PRAMA Corp?

PRAMA Corp. was founded in June 2006 and is dedicated to the manufacturing of military uniforms for the U.S. Government. Our team has over 30 years of experience in military uniforms. We are a prime contract manufacturer for the Natick Contracting Division for the US Army FR Combat Uniforms Coat and Trousers. We currently manufacture ACU Coat, ACU Trouser, Maternity Coat, Maternity Slack, IHWCU Coat and IHWCU Trouser, for DLA Troop Support.

Why did you de

Commercial sewing

Commercial Sewing’s relationship with Gerber began when the company purchased its first multi-ply GERBERcutter. Since then, the company has added several automated spreading solutions and both single-ply and multi-ply cutters, as well as Gerber’s pattern design, grading, planning and marker making software, AccuMark. Over the years, the Connecticut-based company has also acted as a BETA tester for several of Gerber’s cutting solutions, which further strengthened the partnership.

Most recently t

Cintas corporation

Cintas development and production operations are spread all across North America. A majority of the company’s pattern making, grading and nesting is done in Cincinnati and Chicago. The files are then sent to one of their production facilities in Mexico or Honduras. With their supply chain split across several different facilities around the world, Cintas knew they needed to be able to seamlessly send files from one location to another rather quickly. Several years ago, Cintas began integrating G

Tyndale: Maximizing success with Gerber's integrated solutions

Today, Tyndale has become a leading supplier of arc rated and flame-resistant clothing to over 50 Fortune 500 companies. The company manufactures tens of thousands of garments monthly and has consistently grown over the past decade. With the company continuing to grow and the industry moving towards fast production and more sustainability, Tyndale knew it was time to further digitalize their design and development process.

Since Tyndale works with very expensive materials that cost anywhere fro

Lancer Furniture Inc.

Lancer Furniture Inc. opened its doors in March of 1969 in Star, North Carolina, USA with a mission to build a company and product that would stand the test of time. Over the last 52 years, the company has survived economic downturns, natural disasters, and other challenges, largely due to the qualities ingrained into the company culture by the original employees.

Today, Lancer operates as a special-order company who produces 120 - 160 custom pieces of furniture per day. The company offers many

Bassett Furniture

Since 1902, Bassett Furniture has been one of the most recognizable furniture companies in America, with more than 100 retail locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada. Bassett is committed to designing and crafting furniture that allows their customers to show off their personality. The company currently employs over 700 people in their Upholstery Division at two different locations. The company has over 200,000 pattern files and is able to produce 800-900 pieces of furniture a day. In 2017

Grupo Antolin

International automotive manufacturer, Grupo Antolin, is one of the largest players in the global car interiors market. The company is responsible for producing interior door components for major automotive brands, such as Toyota and Jaguar. The company offers customers a complete component cycle for vehicle interiors, which includes design and concept through actual finished product.

Grupo Antolin is proudly committed to innovating the automotive industry for a sustainable future. The manufact

AFM Distribution

AFM Distribution, is an apparel manufacturer who offers services for large, primarily German, businesses. The Albanian company prides itself on quality manufacturing and their ability to meet deadlines. In 2015, AFM received the ISO 9001 Certification, which is awarded to companies who consistently provide products that meet customer and regulatory requirements. They later went on to be one of the first Albanian companies to achieve Business Social Compliance Initiative Certification for their c

Filson: Reinventing the supply chain for the new digital era

Since its founding in 1897, Filson has been the gold standard for tough, comfortable outdoor clothing. Founder C. C. Filson opened a shop during the Gold Rush specializing in goods to outfit the stampeders. Long after the Gold Rush ended, Filson continued to make good with the best materials and guaranteed every piece of merchandise, even developing custom pieces based on customer’s needs. Today, the Filson name still remains synonymous with reliability, satisfaction, and honest values.

While F

ACORfato: great precision and accuracy lead to a 5% decrease in material waste.

The expansion into export markets, as is currently the case for the American and Dutch market, brought new challenges in terms of consumption and deviation analysis, optimization of stocks and pricing support to the commercial department. In order to meet their customer needs, ACORfato needed a spread and cut planning software that would help them simulate, plan and optimize the quantity of material required for a particular order, in advance, to avoid as much stock as possible.

Before the impl

Groupe Beneteau: high-volume, customized cutting is the key to increased productivity.

Groupe Beneteau is committed to maximizing customer satisfaction and offering the best possible service. In the boating world, the most desirable products are the ones that are customized with diverse specifications including layout, design and color. In order to meet consumers’ expectations, they needed to implement a solution that would offer both high performance and the ability to customize to meet each consumer’s need.

In order to remain a leading global player in Europe’s competitive boat

DEVIL-DOG Dungarees

General Sportwear is a leading manufacturer and importer of private brand denim jeans and woven bottoms with over 90 years of experience in providing a high-quality product. As a Gerber customer for over 30 years, General Sportwear leveraged the industry-leading AccuMark and YuniquePLM to relaunch their legacy brand, DEVIL-DOG Dungarees.

Originally established in 1948, DEVIL-DOG Dungarees featured the highest quality denim with superb workmanship and stood proudly as a staple of iconic American

Press Releases

Gerber Technology Helps Gabel Basket Brigade Donate 1,000 Meals to Families in Need

Tolland, CT, USA, December 4, 2020 – For the last 20 years, the Gabel Basket Brigade has been putting together Thanksgiving Baskets for families in need with food donations from the community. However, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization has had to rely on monetary donations to provide local charities with the food needed for their recipients. Gerber Technology and their employees donated cash to help the Gabel Basket Brigade donate 1,000 Thanksgiving meals for families in need.

Gerber Technology Redefines the Future of Advanced Manufacturing and Automation at First-Ever Virtual ideation

The industry’s trusted advisor and innovation leader, Gerber, announces major product and services launches to help companies succeed in the new, digital era.

New York, New York, USA, November 20, 2020 – As COVID-19 continues to shape the way we shop, work and live, Gerber Technology welcomed over 2,200 professionals from 90 different countries to their first-ever fully virtual and multilingual ideation event. During the 3-day event, Gerber held individual tracks for the fashion & apparel, furn

Gerber Technology Launches Fashion Transformation Initiative

Industry-leader Gerber aids the fashion industry on its digital transformation journey.

New York, New York (USA) September, 2020 – Today, Gerber Technology announced a new Transformation Initiative that makes a worldwide network of fashion experts available to help manufacturers, designers and retailers adapt and digitalize for success in the post-COVID world.

COVID-19 continues to reshape the way we live, work, dress and buy clothes, highlighting the need for digitalization, eCommerce, and fl
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Social Media

At Gerber Technology, I built their social media presence from the ground up, resulting in a 40% increases in total following across all social media platforms. Achieved an 8.84% engagement rank on LinkedIn. Here are some examples of campaigns/posts/images I've created.