1. The impact of cloud computing
on your workforce.
Cloud computing has made significant strides in terms of popularity and
prevalence over the last few years. Today, businesses rely on this burgeoning
technology to provide solutions across a variety of functions.
The adoption of the technology is expected to increase rapidly. In fact,
industry experts predict that within a decade, a majority of employees will
work within internet-based applications.1 Therefore, it is important for
organizations like yours to evaluate the impact cloud computing will make
on your most important asset — your workforce.
Adecco Engineering & Technical explored the role of cloud computing and
what it means for your business and the future of the IT profession.
The workforce landscape As more organizations incorporate cloud
Cloud computing skills and program computing into their workforce and seek
knowledge have evolved from a desirable employees with the required skill sets, demand
trait to a necessary requirement in a wide for these individuals will continue to increase.
range of industries, particularly within the In fact, an online job search website recently
professional and technical sectors. Gartner, found that the number of advertisements
one of the world’s leading technology research for IT jobs focused on cloud computing
and advisory organizations, listed cloud grew 344 percent between November 2009
computing #1 on their 2011 top strategic tech- and November 2010, indicating that these
nologies list. They also estimate that the professionals are already in high demand
SaaS market in general will grow to $14 billion and employers will inevitably need to compete
in revenue by 2013. for that top talent.
Cloud computing for engineering
and technical organizations
While all businesses can benefit from cloud
computing, those in the IT, engineering, and
technical sectors arguably stand to gain the
most through its adoption and incorporation.
1 http://pewinternet.org/~/media//Files/Reports/2010/PIP_Future_of_the_Internet_cloud_computing.pdf

2. The impact of cloud computing on your workforce.
Within the IT sector, cloud computing knowledge
and know-how is already among the most
highly desirable skills a candidate or organiza-
tion can have. That’s because cloud computing
eliminates the need for massive, inefficient and
expensive server rooms.
Furthermore, experts believe that cloud
computing will move a significant number
of functions to the back-end of the IT process, Tips to consider when
radically changing the role of IT within a moving to the cloud:
corporation and redefining the traditional
roles of IT professionals. Thus, cloud computing •
Evaluate your business needs:
is a desirable and necessary endeavor for Before making the jump to the cloud,
businesses and job seekers alike. thoroughly evaluate your business,
your requirements and your desired
In the architecture and engineering field, cloud outcomes. Once you determine
computing recently allowed for a tremendous your goals for cloud computing,
advancement in terms of productivity and you can decide on the best way to
efficiency when AutoCAD become available move forward.
in the cloud via AutoCADWS and iOS apps.
Now, large files can be stored, edited, shared •
Determine what applications are
and accessed anywhere, whether it be a best for the cloud: While cloud
desk or on the job site. computing is a great fit for a number
of applications, it might not make sense
In addition to AutoCAD, there are a number for all programs. Due diligence and
of other programs and software suites that research is therefore a must.
can be utilized via cloud computing to enhance
engineering and architecture document •
Read the fine print: Like with any
management and control. Companies will business application, it’s important that
begin to rely on cloud computing to access cloud computing delivers real cost
a myriad of documents or drawings and track savings as well as information security.
project development from conception to As the technology gains in popularity,
schematics and, eventually, to construction. new vendors are sure to emerge and
will promise to deliver both. Thoroughly
evaluate potential providers and ensure
you only work with proven and trusted
partners throughout the process.

3. The impact of cloud computing on your workforce.
Living in the cloud
Cloud computing is still a relatively new
technology. But it has already made a signifi-
cant impact on how — and where — businesses
work. Reduced costs, operational flexibility,
process optimization and unlimited scalability
are all factors that make life in the cloud a
great solution for many organizations.
Finding and cultivating For more information on how we can help
the best talent: connect you with the right professionals
to get your cloud computing initiatives off
• eek out the best: When hiring,
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the ground, contact Adecco Engineering
recruit individuals with prior technical
Technical today.
experience. Cloud computing will
undoubtedly become a necessary
workforce skill in the future, so ensure
that your team has the aptitude needed
to meet the needs of your customers
going forward. Technical evaluations
and in-depth interviews are both great
ways to ensure potential candidates
have the right skills.
• se consultants: One way to augment
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an organization’s capabilities is through
temporary consultants. Consultants
can also provide cross-training
and skill instruction to temporary
employees, allowing you to boost your
aptitude quickly.
• ffer in-house training: While consul-
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tants can provide a great starting point
for skill building and training, technology
is constantly evolving. Therefore, offer
ongoing training opportunities to
empower your staff by keeping their
skills current.
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