Coming at a time when Forrester predicts that by 2025, technologies like robots, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and automation will replace 7 percent of jobs (or 22.7 million) in the US alone.
When it comes to organizational impact, IT companies may be expecting to add jobs over the next three to five years due to new projects and new technologies for digital transformation
The changing investment strategies represent a more holistic approach to IT innovation, programming, and more that drives value for both customers and employees. The survey results indicate that significant majorities of IT leaders believe investment in digital transformation plays a fundamental role for both operations and employees amid increased competitive pressure.
There are several challenges when it comes to integrating new technologies.This proves to be a real concern given the demand is increasing and the skills shortage is not shrinking fast enough to meet company needs.
The risks of falling behind are real, if companies do not focus on investing in diversifying workforce skills and effective integration of new technologies across the enterprise.
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