SolarWinds Survey Explores the Tech Skills Gap and the Future of the IT Professional
Highlights need to increase upskilling and tech pro confidence
AUSTIN, Texas — SolarWinds announced the findings from its IT Pro Day 2019 survey: “Building Confidence for Tech Pros of Tomorrow.” The survey results explore what tech pros need to build confidence in managing both today’s hybrid, distributed tech environments and the complex environments of tomorrow. The survey supports IT Professionals Day, which is observed on the third Tuesday of every September, and emphasizes appreciation for IT professionals and the critical role they play in end users’ lives and in operating successful, modern businesses. This year’s findings reveal how technology professionals can prepare for the future.
“Tech pros may know where they want to go, but the road to career confidence can be challenging,” said Joe Kim, executive vice president, engineering, and global chief technology officer, SolarWinds. “Mapping out the necessary skills and understanding how best to gain those competencies can be difficult, as proven by our annual IT Trends Report from earlier this year. For IT Pro Day 2019, we’ve taken it a step further by exploring how tech pros can skill up and become more confident, and how we can help them on their path for career confidence. We’re excited to celebrate the fifth annual IT Pro Day by shedding light on their needs and dedication to their field.”