The Search Continues for Skilled .NET Developers in Malaysia

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Improved foreign investments, the advent of technology as an avenue for enhanced competitive advantage and the national vision to develop the local software economy means increased IT spending and demand for human resources with relevant skill sets pertaining to the industry. In short, as IT spending intensifies, so does the demand for developers and programmers to fill the strengthening IT job market.

 

Demand for .NET Developers
IDC research estimates that overall IT spending in Malaysia for 2007 will hit RM16.7 billion with a growth forecast of 9.1% between now till 2011, reflecting the growth potential of the local IT industry. As this number continues to escalate, independent studies also point towards the increasing demand for developers, especially those proficient on the .NET platform.

Start on .Net
Speaking on bridging the gap, Tyson added, “We recognize that .NET has become increasingly popular and its adoption rate is moving faster than the market currently produces skilled .NET developers. As a result, we’ve worked to provide easy and very affordable access to .NET skills training, the most recent being the START.NET Program Workshops."

 

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