), the pace of technology acquisitions by business will accelerate in the years ahead. By the year 2005, according to the report, each year will be the equivalent of the entire 1980s twice over in terms of information-technology (IT) infusion by U.S. corporations.
Howard Rubin, ITMS editor, points out that simply acquiring raw technology isn't enough: Companies also need the right people to run systems. In addition, Rubin estimates, the number of unfilled IT job openings will reach 350,000 by the end of 1998.
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