‘The World Is Running Out Of Developers’, Says Salesforce Exec

Source: ZDNet, Joe McKendrick
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The recent spate of downsizings at technology companies won’t last long because demand for technology capabilities, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and integration, is only getting more intense.

While AI might help companies deal with the demand for talent, especially when it comes to more mundane tasks, it’s also important to recognize that the demand for skilled professionals will just keep growing.

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That’s the word from Brent Hayward, CEO and general manager for Salesforce’s MuleSoft division. I caught up with Hayward at Salesforce’s recent New York gathering and he provided insights on the evolving landscape for technology skills.

“There aren’t enough developers in the world,” he said. “We’ve already achieved exit velocity, where the pace of apps and the pace of technology is way outpacing the ability to bring on tech workers.”

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