Outsourcing of IT professionals has become an essential strategy for companies seeking efficiency, innovation and competitiveness. It is what the data from arecent study by Gartner,that expects a growth of 6,7% in the global market in 2025, reaching an estimated value of US$ 470 billion. Додано до цього,the research also shows that spending on information technology is expected to reach US$ 5,74 trillion this year, representing an increase of 9,3% in relation to 2024
Furthermore, a report from the Statista platformindicated that 70% of global companies plan to increase their investments in outsourcing technological services. This is because the adoption of IT outsourcing allows for the optimization of internal processes, reduce operational costs, access to specialists and access to advanced technologies without the need for large investments in infrastructure and training.
Even with the scenario of increased investments in the area, another survey by the Brazilian Association of Information and Communication Technology Companies (Brasscom) indicates that there is a significant gap between the supply and demand for these professionals. To get an idea, the data shows thatBrazil trains about 53 thousand IT professionals per year, while the annual demand is around 159 thousand vacancies
Sylvester Mergulhão, CEO ofImpulse,People Tech that, 14 years ago, is aimed at increasing the capacity and productivity of medium and large companies, explain that "outsourcing is no longer just an option", it is a survival strategy. Companies that adopt this model gain access to top specialists, modern infrastructure and methodologies that really work. The great differential is not just in technology: it is in focusing on what matters and leaving the rest to those who know how to do it. Why waste time trying to reinvent the wheel when you can rely on those who already master the game?”, comment
In a market with a significant deficit of qualified professionals, the great differential in the approach lies in using artificial intelligence and a robust data methodology. This allows companies to identify and recruit better talents that are aligned with the company's needs, ensuring not only technical quality, but also cultural adaptation and the ability to innovate, essential for success in the digital environment
Furthermore, hybrid solutions, that combine internal and outsourced talents, are being increasingly adopted by companies seeking greater flexibility and process optimization. Since 2020, about 50% of companies adopted hybrid policies and invested in support technologies for this modality, according to ISG research. Among them, 76% reported benefits such as increased productivity, cost reduction and greater satisfaction of employees and customers with flexible work models
Outsourcing can enable complete solutions and catalyze growth. With the frantic race for talent in the area, many companies have already felt the challenge of finding professionals with the right qualifications within the necessary timeframe. It is the combination of the right experience with innovation that makes outsourcing something so fundamental nowadays, claims Mergulhão
In this way, outsourcing not only fills the gap, but it becomes essential, so that companies can focus on their core competencies while relying on skilled professionals and cutting-edge infrastructure to ensure innovation, efficiency and competitiveness in the global market.
"In the frantic pace at which the business world moves", companies are starting to realize that outsourcing does not only guarantee competitiveness, but also opens up space for innovation, simplifies decisions and connects the right pieces to get ahead, concludes
