Managed service providers might be your best option
Across the globe, the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a reassessment of what people want in their lives and their careers. In the IT space, ‘The Great Resignation’ has just further highlighted what many people already knew – Australia has an IT skills shortage.
Businesses are finding it harder than ever to recruit and retain IT staff. Organisations like Coles Group are introducing dedicated programs to attract and re-train staff returning to technology careers after career breaks. Other organisations like Atlassian are adopting policies allowing employees to work from anywhere globally to attract the best people and overcome logistical challenges. Border restrictions and a drop in the number of visas available to recruit and select employees from abroad exacerbate the problem.
However, the IT scarcity isn’t solely the result of COVID-19, border restrictions, and people rethinking their life goals. The Australian Computer Society and Deloitte have collaborated since 2015 to create Australia’s Digital Pulse study. Every year, the report finds an unmet need for ICT workforce. According to the 2021 report, the country is facing a “longstanding ICT skills shortage,” with an estimated gap of around 60,000 additional ICT workers per year over the next five years. Furthermore, only about 7000 students graduate with an IT degree each year.
Demand will only rise as Australia strives to establish itself as a global leader in the technology sector. The Tech Council of Australia, for example, will be established in August 2021 as a new peak body to represent the technology industry. Its objectives include employing one million Australians in the technology sector by 2025 and increasing the value of technology to the economic system to $250 billion by 2031. Nonetheless, given the global demand for technology skills, these objectives may be difficult to achieve.
It’s not a surprise that companies are struggling to hire.
Businesses may struggle to find IT staff due to the high demand for skills. Furthermore, the ever-changing nature of the skills required can make it difficult for employers to find individuals with the right combination of credentials and skills. As a result, many small to medium-sized businesses may find it difficult to find people with all of the skills required for their operations.
The transition to cloud-based environments, remote working, and managing BYOD environments complicates recruitment even more. Some businesses discover that their in-house IT team lacks the necessary information and expertise to keep up with the rate of change and adapt to environmental change in business and technical needs.
Outsourcing is your answer
Outsourcing your IT needs can help you avoid the skills shortage and keep your company’s IT needs running seamlessly. A trusted MSP can help you refine your IT infrastructure and operations, ensuring that your staff members have access to the tools and infrastructure they require to perform tasks effectively.
Without the need for dedicated in-house resources, our managed services team at AAAT Consulting can assist you in scaling your IT services and responding to changing market conditions. Outsourcing saves precious headcount that is no longer needed to manage on premise infrastructure.
Are you ready to welcome our new approach to manage your IT infrastructure?
We can collaborate with you to integrate your IT systems management, collaboration platforms, data networking, and security with our comprehensive approach. Our framework is adaptable and tailored to the specific needs of each client. As a result, your company doesn’t have to stick to a single solution, when we provide alternative choices which are in line with your company requirements.
Whether your company is experiencing rapid growth or simply trying to accomplish more with the organisation you already have, our managed services can serve as an extension of your team. We strive to learn about your company, its needs, and its long-term goals.
