The article highlighted the importance of cultivating a range of digital skills in order to develop a digital economy. Unfortunately, these are in short supply. In cyber security, data analytics and development and network infrastructure, for example, there could be a shortage of 30,000 IT professionals by 2020. An SMU and JP Morgan study notes that there are insufficient training schemes and entry routes for mid-career professionals. In cyber security in particular, which is a dominant concern of digitally active Singaporeans, there is an acute shortage of Singapore talents and little progress has been made to narrow the skills gap, according to the report.
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