This document discusses exciting IT trends for 2015 and high demand IT career paths. It summarizes Gartner's top 10 strategic technology trends for 2015, including computing everywhere, the internet of things, 3D printing, advanced analytics, context-rich systems, smart machines, cloud/client computing, software-defined applications and infrastructure, web-scale IT, and risk-based security. It also outlines 5 in-demand IT career tracks: enterprise resource planning, systems management, business intelligence/big data analytics, technology sales and marketing, and technopreneurship. Finally, it introduces Lithan Hall Academy which provides skills training programs to help workers transition into these high-demand IT roles.
4. About Gartner
• Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT) is the world's leading
information technology research and advisory
company.
• Delivers the technology-related insight necessary for
clients to make the right decisions, every day.
• Valuable partner to clients in over 9,100 distinct
enterprises worldwide
• Works with every client to research, analyze and interpret
the business of IT within the context of their individual
role.
• Has 6,600 associates, including more than 1,500 research
analysts and consultants, and clients in 85 countries.
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6. Gartner’s Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends
for 2015
1. Computing Everywhere
2. The Internet of Things
3. 3D Printing
4. Advanced Pervasive and Invisible Analytics
5. Context-rich Systems
6. Smart Machines
7. Cloud/Client Computing
8. Software-defined Applications and Infrastructure
9. Web-scale IT
10.Risk-based Security and Self Protection
7. #1 Computing Everywhere
As mobile devices continue to
proliferate, Gartner predicts an
increased emphasis on serving the
needs of the mobile user in diverse
contexts and environments, as
opposed to focusing on devices
alone.
As smart-phone technology
advances, smart-phones will be used
in new contexts and environments.
Along with wearables, smart-phones
will offer connected screens in the
workplace and in public. User
experience will be key.
8. #2 The Internet of Things (IoT)
The Internet of Things is big and it
will continue to grow along with user-oriented
computing. It will be the
focus of digital business products
and processes in industrial and
operational contexts. Expect
technology to be embedded
everywhere.
The pay-per-use model can be
applied to assets (such as industrial
equipment), services (such as pay-as-
you-drive insurance), people
(such as movers), places (such as
parking spots) and systems (such as
cloud services). Enterprises from all
industries can leverage these four
models.
9. #3 3D Printing
Worldwide shipments of 3D printers
are expected to grow 98 percent in
2015, followed by a doubling of unit
shipments in 2016. 3D printing will
reach a tipping point over the next
three years as the market for
relatively low-cost 3D printing
devices continues to grow rapidly
and industrial use expands
significantly.
New industrial, biomedical and
consumer applications will continue
to demonstrate that 3D printing is a
real, viable and cost-effective means
to reduce costs through improved
designs, streamlined prototyping and
short-run manufacturing.
10. #4 Advanced Pervasive and Invisible
Analytics
Analytics will take center stage as
the volume of data generated by
embedded systems increases and
vast pools of structured and
unstructured data inside and outside
the enterprise are analysed.
Organizations need to manage how
best to filter the huge amounts of
data coming from the IoT, social
media and wearable devices, and
then deliver exactly the right
information to the right person, at the
right time. Analytics will become
deeply, but invisibly embedded
everywhere.
Big data remains an important enabler
for this trend but the focus needs to shift
to thinking about big questions and big
answers first and big data second
— the value is in the answers, not the
data.
11. Context-Rich Systems
#5 Context-rich Systems
Ubiquitous embedded intelligence
combined with pervasive analytics
will drive the development of systems
that are alert to their surroundings
and able to respond appropriately.
Applications will have the ability to
understand their users, respond
appropriately to their requests, and
also be alert of “their surroundings.”
This trend will create applications
that will securely adjust how the
information is delivered to the user.
Ex. Context-aware security systems
that encrypt information based on the
context of the transaction.
12. Context-Rich Systems
#6 Smart Machines
Deep analytics applied to an
understanding of context provide the
preconditions for a world of smart
machines. This foundation combines
with advanced algorithms that allow
systems to understand their
environment, learn for themselves,
and act autonomously.
Prototype autonomous vehicles,
advanced robots, virtual personal
assistants and smart advisors
already exist and will evolve rapidly,
ushering in a new age of machine
helpers. The smart machine era will
be the most disruptive in the history
of IT.
13. Context-Rich Systems
#7 Cloud/Client Computing
The convergence of cloud and
mobile computing will continue to
promote the growth of centrally
coordinated applications that can be
delivered to any device. In the near
term, the focus for cloud/client will be
on synchronizing content and
application state across multiple
devices and addressing application
portability across devices.
Over time, applications will evolve to
support simultaneous use of multiple
devices. The second-screen
phenomenon today focuses on
coordinating television viewing with
use of a mobile device.
In the future, games and enterprise
applications alike will use multiple screens
and exploit wearables and other devices to
deliver an enhanced experience.
14. #8 Software-defined Applications &
Infrastructure
Context-Rich Systems
Agile programming of everything
from applications to basic
infrastructure is essential to enable
organizations to deliver the flexibility
required to make the digital business
work.
Software-defined networking,
storage, data centers and security
are maturing. Cloud services are
software-configurable through API
calls, and applications, too,
increasingly have rich APIs to access
their function and content
programmatically.
To deal with the rapidly changing demands
of digital business and scale systems up —
or down — rapidly, computing has to move
away from static to dynamic models.
Rules, models and code that can
dynamically assemble and configure all of
the elements needed from the network
through the application are needed.
15. Context-Rich Systems
#9 Web-scale IT
Web-scale IT is a pattern of global-class
computing that delivers the
capabilities of large cloud service
providers within an enterprise IT
setting. More organizations will begin
thinking, acting and building
applications and infrastructure like
Web giants such as Amazon, Google
and Facebook.
Web-scale IT does not happen
immediately, but will evolve over time
as commercial hardware platforms
embrace the new models and cloud-optimized
and software-defined
approaches reach mainstream.
The first step toward the Web-scale IT
future for many organizations should be
DevOps — bringing development and
operations together in a coordinated way to
drive rapid, continuous incremental
development of applications and services.
16. Context-Rich Systems
#10 Risk-based Security and
Self Protection
All roads to the digital future lead
through security. However, in a digital
business world, security cannot be a
roadblock that stops all progress.
Organizations will increasingly
recognize that it is not possible to
provide a 100 percent secured
environment. Once organizations
acknowledge that, they can begin to
apply more-sophisticated risk
assessment and mitigation tools.
On the technical side, recognition
that perimeter defense is inadequate
and applications need to take a more
active role in security gives rise to a
new multifaceted approach.
Security-aware application design,
dynamic and static application security
testing, and runtime application self-protection
combined with active context-aware
and adaptive access controls are all
needed in today's dangerous digital world.
This will lead to new models of building
security directly into applications.
Perimeters and firewalls are no longer
enough; every app needs to be self-aware
and self-protecting.
20. 5 High-Demand IT Career Tracks
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
• Systems Management
• Business Intelligence, Big Data & Analytics
• Technology Sales and Marketing
• Technopreneurship
22. Enterprise Resource Planning
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is a term
used to describe ERP software or systems
which manage process flow & information
across various business functions in an
integrated manner across an organization.
• The largest supplier worldwide of ERP solutions
and services is SAP®
24. Gartner – Top 10 Business Priorities in 2013
Top 10 Business Priorities Ranking
Increasing Enterprise Growth 1
Delivering Operational Results 2
Reducing Enterprise Costs 3
Attracting and Retaining New Customers 4
Improving IT applications and Infrastructure 5
Creating New Products and Services (Innovation) 6
Improving Efficiency 7
Attracting and Retaining the Workforce 8
Implementing Analytics and Big Data 9
Expanding into New Markets and Geographies 10
Source: Gartner EXP, Qtr 4, 2012
25. ERP is a Growing Industry
From “Gartner
Forecast: Enterprise
Software Markets,
Worldwide, 2012-2017,
2Q13 Update” report
26. ERP – A financially Rewarding Career
ERP systems are high value investment by large corporations -
Pay more for software, Pay more for staff
• 2013 Hays Salary Guide
SAP Analyst – S$72,000 – 130,000/year
SAP Functional Consultant – S$92,000 -162,000/year
ABAP Developer – S$55,000 - 90,000/year
ERP Project Manager – S$120,000 - 220,000/year
• 2013 Robert Walters Singapore Salary Survey
ERP Functional Consultant – S$90,000 - 120,000/year
ERP Project Manager – S$120,000 - 160,000/year
• 2013 Kelly Services Salary Guide
ERP Applications Consultant – S$66,000 - 120,000/year
28. What is Systems Management?
Management of information technology systems in an enterprise
• Network management
• Security management
• Database management
• Storage management
29. Systems Management Career Prospects
Job Levels Technology Path Business Path
C-Level
Data Centre Facility
Manager
Chief Information
Security Officer
Chief Information Officer / IT Director
Architect Data Centre Architect Infrastructure Architect
Information Security
Consultant
Database Architect
IT Manager
Project Director
Specialist Data Centre Engineer Network Engineer
Associate Security
Administrator
Database Administrator Project Manager
Administrator System Administrator
Junior Database
Administrator
Intermediate Desktop Engineer Junior Administrator
Entry Desktop / Helpdesk / Technical Support
30. Skills Requirement for a System Management Career
Job Levels Technology Path Business Path
C-Level
Data Centre Facility
Manager
Chief Information
Security Officer
Chief Information Officer / IT Director
Architect Data Centre Architect Infrastructure Architect
Information Security
Consultant
Database Architect
IT Manager
Project Director
Specialist Data Centre Engineer Network Engineer
Associate Security
Administrator
Database Administrator Project Manager
Administrator System Administrator
Junior Database
Administrator
Intermediate Desktop Engineer Junior Administrator
Entry Desktop / Helpdesk / Technical Support
32. What is BI?
“Business Intelligence (BI) platforms enable
all types of users - from IT staff to
consultants to business users, to build
applications that help organizations learn
about and understand their business.”
Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Business Intelligence Platforms, February 2012
34. BI is a Growing Industry
From “Gartner
Forecast: Enterprise
Software Markets,
Worldwide, 2012-2017,
2Q13 Update” report
35. Salary Guide For BI Professionals
From Greythorne Asia Salary Guide 2011-2012
(for Singapore)
• BI Manager S$90,000 - S$110,000
• BI Architect S$90,000 - S$110,000
• BI Team Leader S$80,000 - S$90,000
• BI Developer S$75,000 - S$90,000
• Datawarehouse Developer S$75,000 - S$90,000
• ETL Developer S$55,000 - S$75,000
From Payscale.com Online (for Singapore)
• SAP Business Intelligence Consultant S$46,699 - S$108,312
• BI Developer S$30,353 - S$110,738
36. What is Big Data?
“Big data is an all-encompassing term for
any collection of data sets so large and
complex that it becomes difficult to process
them using traditional data processing
applications. The challenges include
analysis, capture, curation, search, sharing,
storage, transfer, visualization, and privacy
violations.”
From Wikipedia
40. Technology Sales and Marketing
• Infocomm Sales and Marketing professionals are in
demand.
• Unlimited income on High-Value ICT products and
services
– ERP software licence and implementation can range
from US$150,000 to US$750,000 for mid-size
companies (easily millions for major MNCs)
– Enterprise Core Banking products is “cheap” at US$1
million. For mid-range banks, the total cost can be
US$5-10 million. For very large regional/international
banks, license fees alone can be as high as US$100
million.
• Job role requires specialized skills
42. Technology Sales and Marketing
The Internationalisation Programme aims to assist Singapore infocomm local enterprises
(iLEs) to establish economic links to global markets and to groom iLEs to be well-known
players in the global arena. IDA pursues this programme through a combination of
strategies:
• Establishing Global Presence
IDA has established offices in China, India, Qatar, and the US to help our infocomm
enterprises penetrate these key overseas markets and exploit potential opportunities.
• Enabling Market Access
By leveraging on established relationships such as bilateral agreements, MOUs, and
strategic alliances that promote investments between Singapore and other countries,
IDA aims to open doors into these foreign markets for iLEs.
• Providing Market Information
IDA provides assistance to iLEs by keeping a watch on ICT developments in
emerging markets, identifying market opportunities, and interfacing between
governments and industry and IT associations.
• Overseas Branding
Overseas tradeshows, mission trips, roadshows, seminars, speaking engagements,
etc, provide opportunities for Singapore to profile the abilities of its iLEs and to create
opportunities for companies to meet with foreign partners and potential customers.
Taken from Singapore IDA’s website
45. Technopreneurship
• Google, Microsoft, Facebook – All initially
startups!
• WhatsApp was acquired by Facebook for
$19Billion. Viber was bought for $900million by
Rakuten, a Japanese company.
• Zopim, a 6-year old Singapore startup, was
recently bought by Zendesk, a US-based
company, for $30million
46. Technopreneurship
• Technopreneurs are the ultimate
multidisciplinary professionals
• Technopreneurship can’t be taught just in the
classroom. Technopreneurs must learn from
within a startup environment.
• Potential pay-off is very large! At worst, you
learn entrepreneurial skills and mindset that will
help you in future careers.
47. How to get the essential IT skills
you need to move into IT quickly
48. About Lithan Hall Academy
• Lithan Hall Academy (LHA) provides specialist education
programs for high-demand professional communities
within a cooperative education just in time framework.
• 4-year Edutrust-certified Education Service Provider
certified by the Council of Private Education (CPE) of
Singapore.
• A recognized CET Centre of WDA
• Full subsidiary of Lithan Education
50. About Lithan Hall Academy
• Our programs are delivered within a "Cooperative
Learning – Just in Time" model.
• A way to educate working adults either to upgrade their
skills or to gain the practical skills and competencies
they need to successfully shift their careers towards a
higher-demand profession.
• A way to seamlessly integrates competency-based
course curricula, work-integrated experiential learning,
and Blended, Just in Time delivery.
55. How to Get into a High Demand
ICT Job Roles
• Decide which ICT Career Track you want
– ERP
– Systems Management
– BI, Big Data and Analytics
– Technology Sales and Marketing
– Technopreneurship
• Acquire Knowledge and Competencies for your target
job role via NICF certified courses
• Apply your knowledge and skills via Case Studies or
internships
• Implement your newly acquired skills at your new job
role
56. How to Get into High Demand
ICT Job Roles
• For Singaporeans and Singapore PRs
– Avail of massive course fee funding of 70% or 90%
for expensive ERP, BI, Data Analytics, Systems
Management, Technology Sales and Marketing and
Technopreneurship
– For “Place and Train” programmes, get placed with an
employer in your target job role
– Get course accreditation towards Victoria University’s
(Australia) Master of Business (Enterprise Resource
Planning Systems)
57. How to Get into High Demand
ICT Job Roles
Register at the following microsites to learn more
about specific careers and job roles:
ERP and BI – www.lithanhall.com/sapcareers
Systems Management -
www.lithanhall.com/smcareers
For those who want to become Technology Sales
and Marketing professionals or those who want to
become Technopreneurs, send us an email at
info@lithanhall.com
At the highest level ERP integrates the functions of various activities in the enterprise:
Finance & Accounting, Customer Relationship Management, Supply Chain and Vendor Management, Projects and HR Management, Manufacturing Production, Service Management and Delivery.
Do companies need ERP?
In late 2012, Gartner consulting released the result of a survey they annually conduct. Gartner is one of the top reputable consulting firms in the world. In their survey of CIOs and CEOs, they found reported the following Top ten business priorities of big companies.
Increasing Enterprise Growth, Delivering Operational Results, Reducing Enterprise Costs, Attracting and Retaining New Customers, Improving IT applications and Infrastructure, Creating New Products and Services (Innovation), Improving Efficiency, Attracting and Retaining the Workforce, Implementing Analytics and Big Data, and Expanding into New Markets and Geographies
Note that virtually all of these priorities, especially the Top three, are covered by Enterprise Resource Planning solutions.
The ERP market is growing. According to a recent report by Gartner, the ERP market is expected to grow 32% over the next 4 years to 2017. CRM, which could be part of an overall ERP systems suite, is predicted to grow at the fastest rate.
Wouldn’t you want to be part of a fast growing industry?
In Singapore, here are some median salaries from latest salary surveys conducted by three of the top recruitment firms. As an SAP ERP professional, you can earn from sixty-six to as high as two-hundred twenty Singapore dollars annually depending on your level.
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The ERP market is growing. According to a recent report by Gartner, the ERP market is expected to grow 32% over the next 4 years to 2017. CRM, which could be part of an overall ERP systems suite, is predicted to grow at the fastest rate.
Wouldn’t you want to be part of a fast growing industry?
The ERP market is growing. According to a recent report by Gartner, the ERP market is expected to grow 32% over the next 4 years to 2017. CRM, which could be part of an overall ERP systems suite, is predicted to grow at the fastest rate.
Wouldn’t you want to be part of a fast growing industry?
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Lithan Hall Academy is an education partner of Victoria University (Australia), which is an SAP University Alliance member.
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Lithan Education is a leading Cooperative Education provider in the region. With headquarters in Singapore, Lithan Education has fully-equipped training centres across major cities in Singapore, India, Malaysia and Myanmar.
Lithan Education is an education partner of Microsoft, SAP, IBM, ITIL, CompTIA, Cisco, PMI, EC-Council, Victoria University (Australia), and Open University Malaysia. We also work closely with the Singapore Employment and Employability Institute (e2i) and community development centers.
The following companies are but a subset of those who have participated and hired our successful graduates. They include some of the biggest and most recognizable multinational companies.
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