The Midlands ICT Cluster Skills Survey, carried out by the Midlands Regional Skills Forum on behalf of the Midlands ICT Cluster, found that there are opportunities for people with skills in cloud computing and software development (sought by 50% of respondents); data analytics, AI and machine learning (40%) and cyber security, networking, IT service management and project management (25%). Sinéad Pillion, head of Operations for Ericsson and industry chair of the Midlands ICT Cluster Steering Committee, said: “The launch of the Midlands ICT Cluster Skills Survey highlights the genuine opportunities that exist supporting the already strong ICT ecosystem in the region. The survey sought to identify critical vacancies, key skills needs, and other related strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) relevant to the Midlands ICT Cluster. The aim of the Midlands ICT Cluster is to develop the regional ICT industry through increased cooperation in research, development, funding and education. The ICT Industry is one of four priority industry clusters in the Midlands Regional Enterprise Plan 2024.

Source: Irish Independent October 19, 2023 16:54 UTC