VDI studyDigitalization versus skills shortage
A VDI survey shows: Germany is well positioned for Industry 4.0, but digital business models are lacking. This is also due to a significant shortage of IT specialists, which SMEs in particular can do little to counteract.
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... the VDI has also analyzed current figures from the Federal Employment Agency. According to these figures, there is a shortage ratio of 1 to 3.5, which means that there are 3.5 vacancies for every IT specialist registered as unemployed. A year ago, this figure was 2.7. The situation is no better ...