Your next product launch is at risk. Your digital transformation is stalling. And if you're like 90% of organizations worldwide, the IT skills crisis will cost you dearly by 2026.

Sponsored by Andela, a new research paper by IDC, a leading provider of global IT research and advice, reveals a harsh reality: 58% of businesses are already experiencing product quality issues due to skills shortages. Even worse, 54% have faced delayed product development and direct revenue loss. “Hunt for Tech Talent: The Skills-Based Revolution” details how he traditional hiring playbook isn't just broken, it's actively hurting your bottom line.

But there's a way forward. This paper uncovers the skills-based revolution that's transforming how industry leaders build and retain world-class tech teams.

You'll discover:

• The 4 critical skills driving 94% of hiring decisions
• How skills-based hiring unlocks 150,000+ global technologists across 800+ skills
• Real-world case studies from Andela's partnerships, including Google and NVIDIA
• The assessment tools that eliminate 40% of AI deployment challenges
• Why vendor certifications are becoming the new gold standard for technical vetting

The question isn't whether the skills shortage will impact your business, it's whether you'll be prepared when it does.

Download this essential spotlight paper from IDC and Andela now and join the skills-based revolution.

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IDC Spotlight Paper, “Hunt for Tech Talent: The Skills-Based Revolution”, published April 2025. Sponsored by Andela.