Selective rise in S'pore IT salaries seen

THE increasing use of cloud computing technologies, such as virtualisation and online storage, as well as additional focus on using online channels to interact with consumers, are driving the demand for IT professionals who are equipped with the requisite skill sets.

According to the recent findings from recruitment firm Robert Walters' Global Salary Survey 2014, specialists in cloud computing - specifically in the areas of virtualisation and storage - will find more opportunities this year as organisations here rely on such technology to further reduce costs.

Given the increased demand, the recruitment firm believes there will be a shortage of professionals with the right skill sets. "Hiring managers may struggle to find top-tier cloud, virtualisation and storage specialists," it stated in the findings.