Why IT Budgets Are Up but Hiring Is Down

Only 28% of surveyed IT executives expect increases in full-time hiring for the immediate future, down from 40% at the end of last year.

Cash Flow

50% of surveyed CIOs and other tech leaders expect their IT budget to increase, up from 45% at the end of last year.

Vote of Confidence

74% express confidence in their IT department's ability to satisfy business demands, slightly up from 71% at the end of 2014.

Lean Machine

Just 28% expect increases in full-time hiring for the immediate future, down from 40% at the end of last year.

Impact Drivers: Vulnerable State

62% said cyber-security is making a major impact upon their organization, up from 52% at the end of 2014.

Impact Drivers: BYOD Boost

42% cite mobility as a significant impact-maker within their organization, up from 36% at the end of last year.

Impact Drivers: Notable Development

41% said DevOps is having a great impact upon their organization, up from just 12% at the end of 2014.

Impact Drivers: Cloudier Days

38% cite cloud computing as a major influence upon their organization, up from 29% at the end of last year.

Impact Drivers: Analytical Assessment

33% said business intelligence/big data is a top influence within their organization, which is actually down from 41% at the end of 2014.

Most Difficult IT Positions to Fill With Exceptional Talent

Security specialists: 40%, IT architects: 39%, Programmers and developers: 38%, Software engineers: 36%, Project managers: 25%