Companies focused on digital transformation can side-step the cloud skills shortage by looking within their company to develop existing staff. Cloud computing — the on-demand delivery of IT resources over the internet — is powering an increasing number of experiences today, big and small. For organizations, the cloud is redefining how they can conduct business with unprecedented speed and agility. But there’s just one problem: a massive shortage of cloud-skilled workers to make it all happen. While Gartner predicts global public cloud spending will grow 22% this year to $482 billion, the ongoing surge finds organizations lacking the IT talent to meet their cloud goals. In fact, 85% of organizations report deficits in cloud expertise. If digital transformation (DX) is on your plate, you have a few staffing options. One is to address that need through hiring. But that will cost you, in both higher salary requirements for the shallow pool of skilled cloud talent, and relatedly, through delays to your business objectives. A second option exists, which has a higher return on investment. That is to look within and develop your existing staff. Doing so can help you meet your cloud goals more quickly, and with the added […]
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