IT Sector set for rapid growth
07 February 2011
A recent report by E-skills UK has declared that the IT industry is set to grow five times faster (2.19%) than the average UK industry over the next 10years. This means that more than 100,000 new entrants will be required to keep up with the demand.
According to Karen Price, Chief Executive of E-skills UK, the research identifies some worrying trends. "The proportion of IT and telecoms professionals under 30 has declined from 33% in 2001 to only 19% in 2010, as the sector increasingly favours experienced workers from other sectors over young recruits from the education system."
E-Skills predicted the UK economy could be boosted by £50bn over the next five to seven years by exploiting the full potential of the technology sector.
At Logic Software we have clearly experienced the above, having recruited 5 new employees over the last 12months.
Darryl Morton, Managing Director at Logic Software said, “I am pleased that the company is expanding given the economic climate. We have taken on a number of new employees over the past few months and we are planning to recruit more in 2011. Because of the rapid advances in software and technology, our specialist skills will always be in demand."
