Datacom faces talent squeeze as covid swells digital demand

Datacom faces talent squeeze as covid swells digital demand
CEO Greg Davidson is on the hunt for talent (Image supplied)
Paul McBeth
Datacom is struggling to find and retain talent as the covid-19 pandemic keeps international borders closed to would-be staff and accelerates the shift to digital services for firms, government agencies and not-for-profits.The Wellington-based company has hired more than 200 people since April as it deals with the rapid upswing in demand from organisations adopting digital strategies faster.“We saw an immediate acceleration in the demand for cloud infrastructure, for digital projects that would help businesses continue trading and enable...

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