As the number of enterprise networks explodes, finding qualified network operators is becoming increasingly challenging. Making matters worse is the grim reality that there’s really no end in sight to the problem.
The shortage is being exacerbated on both the demand and supply sides, says Clyde Seepersad, senior vice president and general manager, training and certification, for The Linux Foundation, a non-profit technology consortium. “Every company today, no matter the industry, is now a technology company,” he explains. “That means they need networking talent to conduct business.” Making matters worse, more organizations are pursuing digital transformation initiatives, creating an even greater demand for network operations talent, Seepersad says.