Written By: Praveen Kumar, Vice President for Asia Pacific, Rocket Software
Innovation is at the heart of what drives technology companies forward. More importantly, the engine propelling this is the team of tech talent.
However, securing top tech talent is a constant challenge. As innovative technologies like Artificial Ontelligence (AI), cloud solutions, and advanced analytics emerge, the next generation of tech professionals is eager to use them. So, for organisations that rely on the mainframe, modernisation is critical to attracting and securing sought-after individuals.
Dispelling Mainframe Myths
The value of mainframe technology in the business sector cannot be overstated—it enables everything from financial transactions to logistical operations. Despite their important role, mainframes are frequently viewed as less glamorous. Whether that is true, or a misconception is secondary.
Instead, it is more important to lay the foundations that improve workflows, optimise systems, and enhance data management—as these all make an IT role more appealing.
The Critical Role of Open Source in Retaining Tech Talent
In discussions about attracting and empowering the next wave of tech talent, the importance of open-source software invariably comes up. Historically, open-source tools might not be associated with a highly secure infrastructure like the mainframe. However, as organisations seek more effective ways to develop applications and enter new markets, open-source software offers unique possibilities.
Additionally, newer generations entering the workforce have different expectations. Every generation wants to use the tools they’re familiar with so embracing open-source software—Git, Python, and cURL—is more likely to win favor from new entrants to the workforce.
The Role of AI in the Asia Pacific Region
There is no doubt that we are in the era of AI. According to Nutanix, AI will be more than just a technology trend; it will be a core driver of business transformation in the Asia-Pacific region. The most used AI technologies currently include customer service robots and other generative AI technologies.
However, the report also highlights a significant skills gap in generative AI, with 90% of organiaations lacking the necessary data science skills to support these technologies.
Furthermore, an IDC report predicts that by mid-2025, AI and generative AI will have significantly impacted half of the Asia-Pacific workforce, integrating advanced technology into enterprise operations. These changes are expected to enhance efficiency and automate routine tasks, but they will also create new demands on labour skills and organisational behaviour.
“Securing top tech talent is a constant challenge. As innovative technologies like Artificial Ontelligence (AI), cloud solutions, and advanced analytics emerge, the next generation of tech professionals is eager to use them. So, for organisations that rely on the mainframe, modernisation is critical to attracting and securing sought-after individuals.”
Therefore, it is imperative that manufacturers rethink and adjust their strategies in line with these forecasts. Failing to do so will be a surefire way to push top tech talent away and fall behind the competition.
Simply put, transformative new technologies necessitate businesses to ensure their mainframe systems keep pace. This ultimately demonstrates to prospective tech talent the organisation’s commitment to true, revolutionary innovation.
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