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According to the most recent report published by Dice and the renowned "Linux Foundation", jobs related to IT (Information Technology) are experiencing a rebirth like it hadn't been seen for 10 years. This publication, called "The 2013 Linux Jobs Report" includes new data regarding administrators y Linux professionals. |
By interviewing both employees and employers, the report attempts to show the landscape of Linux in the business sector. The recently released survey includes responses from more than 850 employers and corporations, small and medium businesses, government organizations, and recruiting agencies worldwide, as well as responses from more than 2.600 Linux professionals around the world. The full report can be freely accessed at the following link.
Here are the main points to highlight in light of the aforementioned report:
- 93% of surveyed employers plan to hire a Linux professional in the next 6 months.
- 90% of surveyed employers say Linux professionals are hard to find.
- 9% of surveyed employers plan to increase Linux-related salaries this year.
As a result of this report, it is obtained that the greatest demand for Linux talents is seen in companies that provide computing services in "the cloud" and in the administration and storage of large amounts of data, as follows:
- The highest demand is for Linux Administrators (73%). In second place, Developers (57%), and in third place, the so-called DevOps (Administrators who program or developers with knowledge of Linux administration) with 25%.
Other interesting facts
- 75% of the Linux Professionals surveyed state that they have been contacted by a Recruiter in the last 6 months.
- More than a third of these professionals plan to change employers in the next 12 months.
Our reality
And what do you think? Does this study coincide with the perception in our cities / countries? Can Linux become, in addition to a free alternative, or in addition to passion, a stable source of income that allows us to work and live from what we like? Do we currently have effective alternatives to certify our knowledge and experience in Linux in order to be recognized / competitive internationally?
Welcome your contributions and comments.
Source: Linux Foundation
In Mexico the same, illegal software everywhere. Schools, universities, institutes and even government offices that have direct contracts with Microsoft.
Hard to believe the article, I hope that somewhere in the world this is a bit attached to reality.
Absolutely true, you tell them about Linux and they turn to see you as a freak: /
Venezuela is starting with the Canaima program, a Debian-based distribution, but the same elementary school kids who have their netbooks get tired of it and only use it for school matters ...
so it is unfortunately
Here in Mexico there are also pure windows in educational institutions and public administration.
They are afraid of change and prefer mediocrity ...