{"id":38448,"date":"2022-12-01T16:18:44","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T13:18:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/?p=38448"},"modified":"2026-03-28T02:21:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T23:21:23","slug":"majority-of-middle-east-companies-using-technology-to-plug-talent-gaps-as-increased-investment-defies-economic-uncertainty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/majority-of-middle-east-companies-using-technology-to-plug-talent-gaps-as-increased-investment-defies-economic-uncertainty\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>Majority of Middle East companies using technology to plug talent gaps as increased investment defies economic uncertainty<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>New findings from Rackspace Technology show how ongoing issues around recruiting and retaining technical staff mean organisations are increasingly reliant on technology to fill roles and drive efficiencies<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dubai, Middle East, 29 November 2022 \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>In the face of hiring and skills issues, 77% of the Middle East organisations say they are finding ways for technology to do jobs formerly performed by people, according to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rackspace.com\/solve\/2022-managing-it-challenging-economic-times\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">new research<\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rackspace.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rackspace Technology<\/a>\u00ae.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Half (49%) of the Middle East companies are downsizing their staff, facilitated by technology, out of a necessity, with roles in customer service the most likely to be automated, as identified by 68% of business decision makers \u2013 followed by IT operations (68%), sales and marketing (60%), business operations (56%), and HR and admin (49%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More than half of the Middle East companies (58%) have increased their IT investment due to the current economic climate, recognising the crucial role technology will play in improving performance and plugging skills gaps.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Almost two thirds (57%) are looking for technology to drive greater efficiencies, such as through moving infrastructure to the cloud, but the motivation for increased investment also extends to talent issues, with the Middle East companies now investing 1.5 times more money in roles performed by technology than those performed by people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This reflects the challenging labour market, with half (48%) of companies finding it difficult to fill technical vacancies and a similar proportion (59%) struggling to retain IT staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This commitment to technology to combat talent shortages, and the consequent trend for an increase in IT investment, is also being driven by growing confidence in return on investment among senior leaders. Three in five (60%) organisations acknowledge established ROI on technology is encouraging further financial commitments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is also shifting the requirements for all staff, not solely those working in IT. The vast majority (89%) of the Middle East companies now prefer non-technical staff to have a degree of technical proficiency, regardless of whether it\u2019s a core element of the role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>George Pawlyszyn, General Manager, Middle East and Africa (MEA) at Rackspace Technology, comments:&nbsp;<\/strong>\u201cIn times of economic uncertainty, committing increased spend to technology is a risk a majority of companies simply must take in the face of technical skills shortages across the board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNot only can technology offset the reduced workforce available but it is a well-established way of driving business efficiencies as well \u2013 though only if used effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThree quarters (72%) of the Middle East organisations also said cloud operations would be a key investment area over the next 12-18 months and while they have correctly identified an important tool in improving their operations, they will need to optimise these investments and strategies to feel the true benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt should also be noted that technology itself is very different to technical-proficient staff. 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