The statistic reveals the IT functions with the greatest skill shortages, according to chief information officers (CIOs) worldwide. As of 2021, the majority of respondents felt that they were facing a skill shortage in cyber security, as well as big data and analytics functions.
In what area are you suffering a skills shortage?
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NashTech. (November 10, 2021). In what area are you suffering a skills shortage? [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 30, 2023, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/662423/worldwide-cio-survey-function-skill-shortages/
NashTech. "In what area are you suffering a skills shortage?." Chart. November 10, 2021. Statista. Accessed November 30, 2023. https://www.statista.com/statistics/662423/worldwide-cio-survey-function-skill-shortages/
NashTech. (2021). In what area are you suffering a skills shortage?. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 30, 2023. https://www.statista.com/statistics/662423/worldwide-cio-survey-function-skill-shortages/
NashTech. "In What Area Are You Suffering a Skills Shortage?." Statista, Statista Inc., 10 Nov 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/662423/worldwide-cio-survey-function-skill-shortages/
NashTech, In what area are you suffering a skills shortage? Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/662423/worldwide-cio-survey-function-skill-shortages/ (last visited November 30, 2023)
In what area are you suffering a skills shortage? [Graph], NashTech, November 10, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/662423/worldwide-cio-survey-function-skill-shortages/