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AI, Data, and Cybersecurity Drive 30% of GCC Tech Hiring Demand
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What Happened?
A report by Quess Corp reveals that AI, data, and cybersecurity accounted for 30.3% of tech hiring demand in India's Global Capability Centres in Q2 FY27, up from 25.8% in the previous quarter. Overall tech hiring demand declined by 3.5%.
Key points
- AI, data, and analytics professionals saw a 14% QoQ growth in demand.
- Cybersecurity and risk management demand increased by 12%.
- Coimbatore recorded a 30% growth in GCC tech hiring.
- AI skill requirements rose across all sectors, with technology and product GCCs leading at 32%.
- A talent supply gap of 38-42% exists in AI and data analytics.
- Tier-2 cities experienced a 13% QoQ growth in GCC hiring.
Key insights
- The increasing demand for AI skills may lead to a competitive job market for tech professionals.
- Companies may need to invest in reskilling existing employees to fill talent gaps.
- The growth in tier-2 cities suggests a shift in tech hiring dynamics beyond major metros.
Why it matters
This report highlights the growing demand for AI and cybersecurity skills in India's tech sector, indicating shifts in hiring trends.
Source
Business Standard
