In Demand IT Skills You Must Have - 10. Virtualization

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Virtualization

Virtualization remains a useful way to reduce IT expenses and increase IT agility, two capabilities that are sorely needed right now.

Virtualization is a key concern for companies of all sizes—this year it is the No. 8 tech interest area worldwide.3 Decision-makers are still investing heavily in the concept, and staff are seeking out these skills. VMware Certified Professional 6 – Data Center Virtualization is the ninth highest-paying certification in the U.S., while Citrix Certified Professional - Virtualization (CCP-V) ranks 15th.

According to a Spiceworks report, virtualization adoption is expected to experience double-digit growth in the next two years.12 Server virtualization is already used by 92% of businesses, but areas like storage virtualization and application virtualization are also poised for higher adoption rates. Spiceworks predicts application virtualization rates will grow from 39% currently to 56% by 2021.

Source: https://www.globalknowledge.com/us-en/resources/resource-library/articles/the-10-most-important-it-skills-for-2020/#gref