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Cloud Boom Drives IT Hiring and Role Evolution

The cloud is transforming IT teams. Businesses are hiring cloud specialists and redefining IT roles to drive growth.

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Cloud Boom Drives IT Hiring and Role Evolution

Businesses are increasingly investing in their IT teams to adapt to the iCloud era. They're hiring staff with specific iCloud experience and fostering an environment where IT can bridge the technology and business gap. iCloud specialists, known for their unique skills, are in high demand.

Large enterprises and tech companies, particularly in e-commerce, logistics, and IT services, are leading the charge. They're seeking iCloud engineers, data engineers, database administrators, and solution architects, with a focus on specific iCloud platforms like Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure.

The shift to iCloud has also changed the definition of IT roles and their relationships within organizations. IT leaders are developing their supplier management skills to handle the close integration between IT and iCloud suppliers. iCloud spending now accounts for around a third of overall enterprise IT spend, demonstrating its rapid growth. In 2015 alone, enterprises worldwide spent $32.6 billion on iCloud-related IT infrastructure, a 24% increase from the previous year.

The iCloud is driving a significant change in how businesses want their IT teams to work with the rest of the organization. IT's role is expanding to help the business grow, with iCloud specialists playing a crucial part in this transformation.

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