Tech executives pick IoT, artificial intelligence most to upskill - Times of India

MUMBAI: As job disruption intensifies due to adoption of next-gen technology, Internet of things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) have emerged as the most sought-after courses for upskilling among mid-level and even senior executives. Technology professionals from all experience levels are going in for reskilling driven by digitisation, the need to stay relevant and for job security. AI and IoT are, therefore, the hottest skills to acquire for 2018, as well as the fastest growing, according to research shared exclusively with TOI by Edureka, an online learning company that offers over 100 courses in trending technologies. Even hiring data suggests new technology trends such as AI, blockchain and cyber-security will sweep the market off conventional skills. AI, which seems to be becoming a mainstay in almost every form of technology, is going to pop up in all new platforms, devices or apps more and more through 2018, with over 50% firms implementing AI in their products, says a survey by Nasscom.