Technology companies expect to increase hiring in the next 3 years to support emerging cognitive technologies such as cognitive computing, cognitive automation and robotics process automation, according to a new report on cognitive technologies by KPMG International.
Over 75 percent of tech CEOs surveyed said they expect to increase headcount in IT to support the emergence of cognitive technologies; 64 percent anticipate increases in middle management; 62 percent in customer service; and 60 percent in sales and production. More than half anticipate increasing headcount in finance, research, HR, and marketing, with 43 percent expecting to add to senior management.
“The tech CEOs’ commitment to hire across the board shows the strategic value they see in cognitive technologies, and they are building the organizational structure their company will require to execute their strategy,” said Tim Zanni, global and U.S. chair of KPMG’s Technology, Media and Telecommunications practice.
KPMG’s report highlights that the Internet of Things, robotics and artificial intelligence/cognitive are the top technologies that will drive business transformation across all industries over the next 3 years, according to KPMG’s tech innovation survey of technology industry business leaders globally.
