{"id":42723,"date":"2024-01-31T09:07:47","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T09:07:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=42723"},"modified":"2024-01-31T09:07:47","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T09:07:47","slug":"how-companies-tackle-growing-shortage-skilled-cloud-management-professionals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/how-companies-tackle-growing-shortage-skilled-cloud-management-professionals\/42723\/","title":{"rendered":"How can companies tackle the growing shortage of skilled cloud management professionals?"},"content":{"rendered":"
The shortage of skilled IT professionals has recently become a challenge for organisations of all sizes. The widespread adoption of cloud services has meant that different skills are demanded of IT teams because managing on-premises systems needs a different skill set than handling cloud services.<\/p>\n
In essence, IT professionals should now incorporate DevOps skills into their repertoire. However, the reality is that there are not enough IT professionals who know how to manage cloud services to meet the growing demand. This is further complicated as many experienced IT administrators are retiring, resulting in a significant shortage of IT professionals in the market.<\/p>\n
Hiring skilled DevOps engineers and upskilling existing IT professionals seems like an obvious choice. However, this is easier said than done. Upskilling demands a significant investment of time, and engaged employees, while hiring specialised cloud management professionals is often hindered by their scarcity and high cost.<\/p>\n
A recent survey conducted by Parallels<\/a>, a sub-brand of the global technology company Alludo<\/a>, delved into this issue among IT professionals. The findings revealed that the shortage of skilled cloud management professionals is indeed a pressing concern, with 62% of IT professionals identifying it as a significant barrier to growth.<\/p>\n For mid-size companies, this issue looms even larger, affecting a substantial 72% of them. In response to these challenges, companies are increasingly turning to hybrid cloud infrastructure.<\/p>\n Notably, 64% of survey respondents have already implemented a hybrid approach, and 38% plan to further embrace hybrid cloud in the next year.<\/p>\n