BACKGROUND IMAGE: iSTOCK/GETTY IMAGES
Need-to-know IT job requirements
Editor's note
In this guide, we explore the changes in IT job requirements caused by trends such as cloud computing and mobility. We look at emerging IT career opportunities, new IT certifications and job skills that are expected to be in demand over the next few years.
1IT careers and the cloud
Data center job requirements are changing, due to higher cloud computing adoption, third-platform opportunities and shrinking IT departments.
-
Article
Get on the right cloud computing career path
Cloud computing skills are in demand, with two categories of cloud computing careers emerging. Learn what those skills are and how to get on track for a cloud career. Read Now
-
Article
IT departments to shrink dramatically within five years as cloud accelerates
Corporate IT departments are expected to shrink over the next five years as businesses adapt to the cloud and changing economic conditions. Rather than commissioning technology themselves, they'll take on these new roles. Read Now
-
Article
Third platform IT job skills in demand
Companies that are on board with cloud, big data, social and mobile trends seek IT pros with third platform skills, but those IT job skills are rare. Read Now
2New IT certifications
CIOs and enterprise IT pros want qualified IT personnel who know and understand what they're doing. With changing and emerging technology such as SDN and cloud, vendor certification and training programs help candidates meet IT job requirements.
3Job reduction and expansion news
The change in technology caused a ripple effect in the job market and in data center job requirements. Some jobs have grown, while others have shrunk. BlackBerry, Cisco and Zynga have each seen its customer bases shrink, resulting in layoffs.