In order to counteract delays in IT projects despite a lack of IT personnel, SMEs want to access temporary help and support from outside in the future: mostly IT experts who have extensive specialist knowledge and can concentrate on the respective projects during the required period. For one in three companies, cooperation with IT freelancers or specialists is also an attractive alternative. According to Techconsult, companies with 50 or more employees in particular see this as an interesting option. In terms of sectors, an above-average number of retail companies (44%) see this as a future solution to the IT personnel problem. The results of the IT SME index ...