Finding 1. IT organizations are getting bigger, not smaller.
Despite fears that outsourcing and improved productivity will result in shrinking corporate IT departments, they're actually growing, particularly at small and midsize companies. And CIOs expect them to keep growing. Firms are adding IT staff to support overall corporate growth, which requires more IT applications and services. Yes, some companies' IT organizations are shrinking, but even at these firms, outsourcing isn't the main reason. One likely outcome will be more job openings for IT professionals with the right skills.

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