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will often identify vulnerabilities that
require attention.
Skills/IT talent shortage
The IT industry is facing a talent gap and
according to a Cisco survey of the 600 IT
and business decision makers, 93% believe it
is so serious that it is slowing their business’
transformation. Most in demand are data
science and AI roles, but to meet their needs
IT must shift from ‘orders takers’ to strategic
business partners. The day-to-day roles of IT
workers will move towards solving business
problems with technology and away from
configuring devices. The biggest hiring
priority for IT and business executives in
the coming years will be for employees with
technical and business skills. n
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Osama Al-Zoubi, Cisco CTO for Middle East
and Africa
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