Talent exchange created to tackle skills shortages

THREE UK technology businesses - including two in the North East - have launched a new initiative that aims to transform how businesses access high-quality industry talent.

- GRAEME WHITFIELD Journal editor [e-mail] @Graemewhitfield

Following a successful pilot phase, Spyrosoft, Leighton and Opencast have launched the new Digital Capability Exchange UK.

The initiative is designed to help UK tech companies quickly and flexibly access talent to meet their project delivery demands and has signed up anumber of member organisations.

‘The exchange is offering member companies potential talent for particular project opportunities, allowing firms to scale their talent in line with business needs.

Andrew Radcliffe, CEO at leading global technology solution partner Spyrosoft, added: “From our vantage point at Spyrosoft, we've seen first hand the challenge facing every ambitious technology consultancy company - how do you consistently align exceptional talent with the precise demands of projects, exactly when they’re needed?