A rise in database complexity and the drive for faster development is leading to significant skills gaps for IT teams in 2024
Further complicating the scenario, the survey showed the majority (79%) of IT teams are now using more than one database platform, with 29% of respondents using more than five.
- Further complicating the scenario, the survey showed the majority (79%) of IT teams are now using more than one database platform, with 29% of respondents using more than five.
- However, across a wide range of categories, the 3,800 IT professionals surveyed cited a lack of skills, knowledge gaps and a rapid need for the upgrading and diversification of abilities at every level.
- Skill diversification is also cited as a top need by 31% when dealing with data management processes across multiple database types.
- “It’s good to see the database now included as a natural partner in DevOps, with the alignment of people, technology and processes leading to faster, more efficient and stable application development,” Gummer continued.