Expect to see new categories of jobs arising from cloud computing, as well as new breeds of IT vendors.
The rise of cloud computing in firms of all shapes and sizes means faster and broader access to computing resources. But it also means changes in job descriptions, and a need for vendors and enterprises alike to reconsider the type of working relationships they have.
These are the conclusions of a new study of 500 IT and business professionals and 400 IT firms just released by CompTIA, the IT vendor industry association. This is the association’s third annual study of cloud patterns.
More than three out of five companies report they are adding new types of skillsets to their IT departments to keep up with growing cloud requirements. Skills now in demand include private cloud developers and administrators, departmental liaisons, integration specialists, cloud architects, and compliance specialists, the report states. Expertise in these areas is also being sought from IT vendors and consultants, the CompTIA study finds.
In addition, three fourths of the IT service suppliers in the study say they are seeking to beef up their vendor-neutral credentials showcasing knowledge and expertise in cloud computing.
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The rise of cloud computing in firms of all shapes and sizes means faster and broader access to computing resources. But it also means changes in job descriptions, and a need for vendors and enterprises alike to reconsider the type of working relationships they have.
These are the conclusions of a new study of 500 IT and business professionals and 400 IT firms just released by CompTIA, the IT vendor industry association. This is the association’s third annual study of cloud patterns.
More than three out of five companies report they are adding new types of skillsets to their IT departments to keep up with growing cloud requirements. Skills now in demand include private cloud developers and administrators, departmental liaisons, integration specialists, cloud architects, and compliance specialists, the report states. Expertise in these areas is also being sought from IT vendors and consultants, the CompTIA study finds.
In addition, three fourths of the IT service suppliers in the study say they are seeking to beef up their vendor-neutral credentials showcasing knowledge and expertise in cloud computing.
Types of Skills/Roles Companies Have Added to IT Departments
Skills to build private clouds 69%
Departmental liaisons 64%
Integration specialists 63%
Cloud architect 61%
Compliance Specialist 44%
Source: CompTIA
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