Insights and opinions from San Diego-area CIOs on the tech industry

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San Diego
Tech Roundup
A year-in-review from San Diego CIOs
2016

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Technical Skills in Demand
 The top skills in demand
among San Diego CIOs:
– Desktop support
– Database management
– Network administration
– Windows administration
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The Pressure is Rising
 Eighty-four percent of San
Diego CIOs report the
pressure their teams face
has increased compared
to five years ago.
 Staying current on
industry trends creates
the greatest source of
pressure.
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Soft Skills are Hot
 CIOs report the soft skills that
need the most improvement
among their teams:
– Communication
– Work ethics
– Problem-solving skills
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Turnover is a Top Concern
 Sixty-one percent of San Diego CIOs are concerned
about losing top tech talent.
 Twenty-two percent said losing them would greatly
impact their business.
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Turnover is a Top Concern
 Sixty-one percent of San Diego CIOs are concerned
about losing top tech talent.
 Twenty-two percent said losing them would greatly
impact their business.
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