Wait and see: That seems to be the prevailing business strategy when it comes to digital transformation this year. But it’s not due to a lack of urgency. Read the full article here. This article was first seen on the Staffing Stream. The Staffing Stream is SIA’s guest blog.Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) is the global… Read More »
In a rapidly evolving tech landscape, the journey to professional success often begins with the question: “What technologies should I be learning?” The demand for skilled individuals in the tech sector is constantly evolving, and keeping up with the latest trends is crucial. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or embarking on your tech career, here’s… Read More »
Elon Musk recently proclaimed artificial intelligence “one of the most disruptive forces in history.” While Musk’s controversial prediction that AI will eventually eliminate all jobs is up for debate, what isn’t in question is the urgent need for AI talent right now. The current AI use cases across the business world run the gamut, from… Read More »
The crippling talent shortage. A severe supply and demand imbalance. The breakneck pace of innovation. The pressure to digitally transform. These aren’t just the challenges keeping CIOs up at night – they are the driving forces behind the redefinition of the modern IT employee. In large part because of these trends, many of today’s IT… Read More »
The speed with which data is created online is difficult to fathom. Every minute online, there are 5.9 million Google searches, 66,000 Instagram photos are uploaded, and 231.4 million emails sent. According to some estimates, more than 2.5 quintillions of data are created each day. Yes, that’s quintillion, as in, 18 zeroes. All of those… Read More »
In an increasingly data-driven world, organizations can’t compete unless they’re equipped to effectively sift through huge amounts of data, understand it, and leverage it for growth. The opportunity, to put it mildly, is massive. According to Forrester, up to 73% of company data goes unused for analytics and decision-making. This is a significant issue, especially… Read More »
Industry conferences are an important way that the Smoothstack team stays on top of the latest innovations and trends in the technology world. Just last month, our team attended Oracle CloudWorld 2023, sparking a discussion about the future of tech – and how we can prepare for the changing needs of our clients as they… Read More »
In the news last week: 73% of financial services executives have experienced a digital talent shortage since 2020. The impact? Only 15% of those surveyed by RGP have successfully completed critical, data-intensive projects since that time. What does this mean for financial services companies? For many, it means an urgent need to make up for… Read More »
Not even inflation and recession worries can knock digital modernization off the corporate agenda. According to EY research, 94% of companies are investing in technology over the next year, even as our economy remains uncertain. Holding many of them back, however, is a talent shortage complicated by a few different factors. Tech growth is exponential.… Read More »