The 26 Most In-Demand IT Skills And Expertise Employers Want In 2020 – CRN: Technology news for channel partners and solution providers

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Talent shortfalls are hindering IT projects. According to a survey of IT managers conducted by the Robert Half professional staffing firm, 67 percent want to expand their teams in such areas as security, cloud computing and business intelligence, but 89 percent reported challenges in recruiting the talent they need.

The challenge is even greater in finding professionals with deep experience in emerging technologies such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, virtual reality and blockchain. This talent is exceedingly rare, the report says, quoting Robert Half staffing specialists.

The impact of these talent shortages can impact a business beyond the IT department given that many digital initiatives are often enterprise-wide in scale and scope, the report said, and can hinder both back- and front-office operations and even an organizations go-to-market strategy.

The report identified 26 specific tech skills and areas of expertise that are in high demand right now. Heres a look at each one.

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