Why IT Budgets Are Up but Hiring Is Down
Why IT Budgets Are Up but Hiring Is Down
Only 28% of surveyed IT executives expect increases in full-time hiring for the immediate future, down from 40% at the end of last year.
Cash Flow
50% of surveyed CIOs and other tech leaders expect their IT budget to increase, up from 45% at the end of last year.
Vote of Confidence
74% express confidence in their IT department’s ability to satisfy business demands, slightly up from 71% at the end of 2014.
Lean Machine
Just 28% expect increases in full-time hiring for the immediate future, down from 40% at the end of last year.
Impact Drivers: Vulnerable State
62% said cyber-security is making a major impact upon their organization, up from 52% at the end of 2014.
Impact Drivers: BYOD Boost
42% cite mobility as a significant impact-maker within their organization, up from 36% at the end of last year.
Impact Drivers: Notable Development
41% said DevOps is having a great impact upon their organization, up from just 12% at the end of 2014.
Impact Drivers: Cloudier Days
38% cite cloud computing as a major influence upon their organization, up from 29% at the end of last year.
Impact Drivers: Analytical Assessment
33% said business intelligence/big data is a top influence within their organization, which is actually down from 41% at the end of 2014.
Most Difficult IT Positions to Fill With Exceptional Talent
Security specialists: 40%, IT architects: 39%, Programmers and developers: 38%, Software engineers: 36%, Project managers: 25%
