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Wanted: 10 IT skills employers need today

Technologies such as wireless and Web 2.0 demand new skills, while network and security know-how never seem to go out of style
By Denise Dubie , Network World , 04/17/2008
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Technology pros looking to find new work or secure their current jobs should get schooled on wireless, Web 2.0 and virtualization while also boning up on business basics

"IT professionals with the right technical skill set plus a foundational understanding of the business they work in will stand a much better chance in today’s market," says Neill Hopkins, vice president of skills development at the Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA).

Business initiatives such as enterprise mobility, data center consolidation and unified communications are driving demand for expertise in new technology areas and reinforcing the importance of mastering the fundamentals such as networking and security, industry watchers say.

Read about the IT skills that are no longer in demand here. 

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Chart of talent trends

"Web 2.0, .Net, Java, wireless -- skills in technologies that enable end users to engage and communicate with each other -- are hot," says Rich Milgram, CEO of online job portal Beyond.com. "At the same time network and security skills are becoming more and more important, especially as companies expose more and more of their networks and data to the world."

Here we examine (in no particular order) the current most-sought-after skills and those destined to be in demand going forward.

1. Wireless

Because end users expect to be able to work from anywhere anytime, skills in wireless and mobility are being pushed to the top of many hiring managers’ must-have lists.

"Now you need to be able to plan and troubleshoot radio interference and access point placement. Everyone wants to work from anywhere," says Bruce Meyer, director of network services at ProMedica Healthcare in Toledo, Ohio. "Standards will continue to evolve rapidly as everyone chases the Holy Grail of a wirelike experience. I’m not just looking for wireless skills; I’m looking for the ability to rapidly learn new things."

According to CompTIA, wireless skills in many areas -- 802.11, WiMAX  and broadband -- will only become more appealing to companies in the next five years.

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Why not a fundamental invention in software!!By gmatei on May 12, 2008, 4:25 pmToday, at the beginning of the third millennium, the discussions in the software world are about the new forms of the old things! The current software model is a...

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It's sad but trueBy Anonymous on May 5, 2008, 4:05 pmEmegring countries have a lot of IT pros with low salaries. I'm cs pro, with Telco postgraduate studies, and I'm still under 12k. I'm From Colombia, South America....

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it skills in demandBy Anonymous on May 5, 2008, 4:43 amfor your self

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Outsourcing IT Decreases Need For Many IT SkillsBy Anonymous on April 24, 2008, 1:38 pmEspecially in the SMB space, companies are no longer held hostage by the high cost and hassles of managing an internal IT department. Now that outsourced IT services...

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re: You're missing low wagesBy Anonymous on April 23, 2008, 2:30 pm...and there must be someone to accept that wage. Otherwise it wouldn't be offered.

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