How do you deal with unpredictable IT needs?
The speed of technological innovation and the growing reliance on specialised technologies make it increasingly difficult for companies to keep their IT and OT strategies tightly aligned with reality. The challenge? How do you ensure that your IT team grows with the changing market, new technologies and operational needs - without being stuck with an inflexible staffing model? Here's a guide.
Why are IT needs so unpredictable?
Several factors make IT planning challenging. These are the main ones:
- Technological developments: AI and Machine Learning are becoming increasingly important, but the right expertise is scarce. Cloud and Edge Computing are forcing companies towards hybrid or fully cloud-based solutions, causing staffing requirements to fluctuate widely. At the same time, cyber threats are evolving at lightning speed, increasing the demand for specialised security professionals.
- Digital transformations: IT expertise varies by phase and project. Cloud migrations and ERP implementations temporarily require additional specialists. Big Data projects require data engineers, but not permanently. DevOps and Agile ensure that teams and roles are constantly evolving.
- Laws and regulations: The EU Green Deal and stricter compliance requirements are forcing companies to make their IT and OT infrastructure more sustainable. Monitoring tools such as DCIM are becoming a must, as does collaborating with compliance specialists and cybersecurity experts.
- The new way of working: hybrid work is here to stay and requires a strong IT support structure. VPNs, cloud solutions and cybersecurity must be on point, while IT support teams are more likely to solve problems outside the office.
- Mergers, acquisitions and restructuring: these developments bring unpredictable IT challenges. Think of merging IT teams, migrating systems and integrating networks and data centres. This requires temporary but highly specialised expertise.
Flexibility as a solution
To address these challenges, a flexible IT staffing strategy is indispensable. This allows your organisation to move faster and build a competitive advantage.
- Quickly scale up or scale down: scale up or down IT resources according to the needs of the moment.
- Access to specialist knowledge: get expertise quickly without long recruitment procedures.
- Cost control: pay only for the expertise you need, without being stuck with long-term contracts.
Simac's approach in flexible IT staffing
At Simac, we understand the complexity and unpredictability of your IT needs. Our IT Staffing business unit is designed to do exactly that. With more than 50 years of experience in IT and OT environments, we know exactly how to deliver the right specialist at the right time, ensuring your continuity and growth. We offer a wide range of professionals, including:
- Helpdesk support
- System administrators
- Network engineers
- IT architects
- Business consultant
- Project managers
"We can also offer Outtasking as a Service (OaaS) as a complementary offering. With our OaaS model, we ensure that your IT department is always fully staffed and that functions are assumed during holidays, sickness or unexpected absences."
Moreover, at Simac we deliver more than just qualified staff; we ensure that our specialists integrate seamlessly into your business activities. Our experts not only bring technical skills, but they are also carefully aligned with your culture and work processes. Through flexible staffing, we help your organisation stay agile and turn the unpredictability of IT into a strategic advantage.