Additional Advisory Partner Insights Read their write-in responses. “Making the best use of outside services to maximize your internal staff is a shortcut to scale. Search for ways to leverage managed services partners.” “TEM Solution adoption will continue to grow and pay an increasing ROI.” “C-level focus on reducing risks in cyber and human capital while keeping budgets flat or down will be a delicate balance for IT leaders.” “Transformation isn’t about technology. It’s about people systems buying into new ways of doing things. Vision, courage, and emotional intelligence along with experienced advisory and execution are key for today’s technology teams.” “Strategic Thinking-Data and Digital Literacy will grow in importance.” “IT Security knowledge. Hire for it. Develop it in-house. Find partners with it.” “With an increase in cyberattacks and data breaches, companies will continue to prioritize the security of their systems, networks, and data. Professionals with skills in cybersecurity, including ethical hacking, risk assessment, and incident response, will be in demand.” “AI and machine learning are becoming more prevalent in various industries, and professionals with skills in these areas, including data analytics, natural language processing, and computer vision will be in demand.” UPSTACK © The 2024 Technology Trends Report | 12