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Top tech stats: cyber safety, real estate, Brexit & more

Welcome to your roundup of some of the past week’s most interesting surveys, statistics and reports relevant to those involved in the UK tech industry.

This week, we have statistics covering the growing IT skills shortage, cyber safety, real estate and the ever-topical future impact of Brexit upon young entrepreneurs.

IT skills shortage

Some 62% of IT leaders expect to see an increase in people from non-tech backgrounds entering IT departments over the next two years. This information comes from ‘Tomorrow’s Tech Teams’ survey by Experis. With priorities changing, the need for individuals with a wider skill set is complicating the current IT skills shortage.

Geoff Smith, managing director of Experis, said: “The prevailing narrative of the IT skills crisis is that we need more skills in specific tech areas in order for businesses to embrace emerging technologies, innovate and remain competitive.”...