Tag: IT talent

Globalization of IT talent starts to contract

Globalization of IT talent starts to contract

Not too long ago, more than a few managed service providers (MSPs) would hire IT talent anywhere they could find affordable resources. But in the current geopolitical climate, those options are severely constrained. The biggest impact has been the result...

/ November 7, 2023
The acute phenomenon of the cybersecurity skills shortage

The acute phenomenon of the cybersecurity skills shortage

Despite ongoing efforts to train recruits, it doesn’t appear that the cybersecurity skills shortage is going to abate any time soon. A survey of 301 IT and cybersecurity professionals conducted by Enterprise Strategy Group, an arm of TechTarget, on behalf...

/ October 19, 2023
More cybersecurity trends to watch for this year

More cybersecurity trends to watch for this year

The champagne flutes have been put away, and the last Christmas ornaments are boxed up. 2022 is officially in the rearview mirror, and all eyes are on 2023 and its opportunities and challenges. Let’s look at areas where we expect...

/ January 11, 2023
Salaries for IT pros with cloud expertise present MSP challenge

Salaries for IT pros with cloud expertise present MSP challenge

As the number of workloads shifting to the cloud continues to accelerate, one of the biggest limitations in terms of the addressable market for managed service providers (MSPs) is now the salaries of the IT professionals that have the expertise...

/ June 29, 2022
Tips for MSPs to weather the economic storm

Tips for MSPs to weather the economic storm

A major downturn in the global economic outlook is causing business and IT executives to reevaluate their IT spending priorities. In the wake of spiraling inflation driven by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and rising oil prices, many of the...

/ May 17, 2022 / 6 Comments