Nowadays, the unemployment rate in IT industry is declining and has increased opportunities for innovations and bright future prospects. In a recent research, it has been found that over 3.5 million people in the United States are employed in the IT industry and jobs related to computers make up five of twenty fastest growing occupations in the US. This article explores the different IT skills a prospect must possess in order to be part of the IT industry. The skills are- knowledge of coding, knowledge of search engine optimization, knowledge of social media, understand user experience, ability to work in a team, quick learning capability and a good researcher. Read more at: http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/itmanagement/7-skills-that-can-help-you-break-into-the-it-industry-74352

Movement of resources across the border or migration is very significant for the growth of global market. And, the best resources that India has today are its "Talented People". Therefore, global portability of its best resources i.e. people will increase forex for the country. The Indian IT industry, in last three decades, has achieved a lot. It has made its mark in many successful global projects which includes innovative and cutting edge products, software, programs and apps . Today, most of these Indian IT companies, work on "Outcome- Based Model", which reinforces the fact that number of employees and their location is not a matter of concern now. To conclude, it can be said that, India will continue to generate globally greater revenue and impact through its IT industry. You can read more about the global impact of Indian I.T services in the following article by the former CEO of HCL Technologies, Mr. Vineet Nayar.

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Yes! Agile is for everyone, not just for IT industry, though it has become a misconception because it is majorly implemented in IT world only. Let's just understand what is agile. Agile is a framework which helps in problem solving with use of teamwork, with main focus and priority for delivery and a constant effort on finding ways to improve the quality of work and the product.  So this can apply whether you are building software, a toothpaste, a dam, or managing a restaurant. There are some things which surely must be kept in mind while considering a shift to agile. Like, what am I really trying to build or achieve? How do I create a creative environment where the right people on the team? How to keep focused on the agenda? How do I measure progress? How to increase feedback and learning cycle? If you can answer these questions considering your business, then, welcome to the agile world! Read more at - https://adtmag.com/articles/2015/07/06/does-agile-apply-to-you.aspx