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Germany, as well as many other European states, has faced intense instability and uncertainty throughout the pandemic, adapting to a new way of life which technology has undoubtedly aided. However, disruptions and fluctuations are not new for this sector. For the IT and technology industry, the fourth industrial revolution has provided new challenges and opportunities. Developments in artificial intelligence, 3D printing and quantum computing indicate just a few of the new and evolving technologies available to the industry. Glocomms are also looking towards the future and diversifying their hiring procedures, for example, advancing the number of women working in STEM.

The European Tech industry is leading the way in the transition to a climate neutral economy. Leading cloud and infrastructure providers and data centre operators have created the Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact in which a plethora of companies and associations, including the most significant industry players, have agreed to a self-regulatory initiative to make European data centres carbon neutral by 2030. Frans Timmermans, European Commission Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal stated, "Citizens across Europe use even more technology to go about their daily lives and want this technology, also to help secure a sustainable future for people and planet."

Digital transformation has been the driving force in the demand for professionals with the skills to implement cutting-edge software into businesses across Germany and Europe. In a year rife with uncertainty, we turned to technology to build bridges between family members, colleagues, and communities around the world.

The end of last year saw steps being made towards a fair and competitive European Cloud network with the proposal of the Digital Markets Act. The act put forward by the European Commission serves to ensure fair and open digital markets as part of a new European digital strategy. According to the European EC, this means that innovators and technology start-ups will be able to reap new opportunities to compete and innovate in the online platform environment without having to comply with unfair terms and conditions limiting their development. "We must realise that this is not just about ensuring a fair and competitive market. Actions that limit the choice of business customers in Europe, who are increasingly moving their digital tools and services to the cloud, have a real and direct impact on growth and innovation," said Stefano Cecconi, CEO of Aruba and Vice President of CISPE. He went on to say, "The behaviour of entrenched providers may have [a] massive impact on European customers' right to choose the cloud solution that best fits their needs."

Cybersecurity is increasingly becoming more important in the German technology industry making it an exciting and ever-evolving career to be involved in. With advances in technology such as autonomous response, machine learning and artificial intelligence, there is never a moment of still in the sector Cyber-attacks are becoming more common with many companies now investing heavily in their cybersecurity teams to ensure their data is protected.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is driving immense change which can be felt by the physical, digital and biological worlds. It is an exciting time to be part of the IT and technology industry in Germany as these technological advancements are creating the next chapter in human development.

43% of Glocomms placements are female, there are 15+ languages spoken across the firm and they have 4 global tech hubs. The firm is making advancements towards the future of IT and technology recruitment in Germany and plans to continue the progressive results they have achieved so far.

2020 has been a year of huge disruptions for Germany. From the COVID-19 pandemic to the Fourth Industrial revolution we have seen a staggering difference in the way technological advances have made the tech industry adapt their ways to manage the fusing of the physical, digital and biological worlds.

IT and technology companies in cities across Germany from Berlin to Hamburg, Munich to Cologne, are searching for new ways to make smart hiring decisions which will ensure they stay in the black and remain out of the red. The country, like many others across Europe, has faced immense disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic which has meant many workplaces have had to adapt to new regimes such as working from home.

Cloud and infrastructure professionals are in high demand across the country from Berlin to Hamburg, Cologne to Munich and Dusseldorf. With advances in technology, cloud and infrastructure is becoming increasingly necessary for companies to keep up with digital transformations and remain in the black and out of the red.