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The number of business analysts in the IT department is decreasing, but the importance of the role is not. Business analyst staffing is undergoing a significant transformation due to the rapid advancement of technologies such as AI, automation, and real-time data analytics. This necessitates a stronger focus on foundational IT infrastructure, leading to increased demand for technology infrastructure and support roles. This Research Byte summarizes our full report on business analyst staffing ratios.
The role of a business analyst (BA) within IT departments has experienced a period of flux in recent years. Traditionally, this role was a core function within the IT department, but there is now a growing trend toward decentralizing BA responsibilities. This shift is reflected in the 2024 data, showing BA staff as 3.7% of total IT staff, a notable decrease from 8.0% in 2023. This drop demands careful dissection.
The high-tech industry stands at the edge of a significant transformation, driven by rapidly evolving customer expectations, accelerated innovation cycles, and the urgent imperative for sustainable, intelligent solutions. As businesses navigate increasingly complex global markets, pressures mount to deliver exceptional speed, precision, and efficiency. The shift toward digital innovation is no longer optional; it is crucial for survival and growth. According to Avasant’s High-Tech Industry Digital Services 2024–2025 Market Insights™ report, industry leaders recognize that investing heavily in cutting-edge technologies such as AI, semiconductor sustainability, and robust cloud solutions is imperative for maintaining competitive advantage. These investments reflect a strategic shift toward solutions capable of real-time responsiveness, localized intelligence, and resource-efficient operations.
IT management staffing is making a notable comeback, driven by the demands of AI integration, rising cybersecurity threats, and the evolving needs of the modern workforce. At the heart of this trend lies a story of adaptation and opportunity as businesses strive to balance innovation with the growing demands of modern technology. This Research Byte delves further into current IT management and administration staffing trends.
When it comes to IT managers, it is important to find the sweet spot. Too many managers and the IT group can become top-heavy and bureaucratic; too few and IT staff members may feel unsupported and without direction.
As payroll evolves from a traditional back-office function into a strategic driver of business efficiency, the need for predictive rather than reactive payroll solutions becomes paramount. This whitepaper delves into the Neeyamo N’gage event in Bengaluru, which brought together global payroll leaders, HR executives, and industry analysts. Neeyamo showcased its approach to hyperlocal compliance, AI-driven automation, and end-to-end payroll orchestration. Key innovations presented at the event included Neeyamo NXT, an AI-driven payroll engine, and ScreenXchange, a decentralized background screening platform. The event showcased Neeyamo’s vision for autonomous payroll processing and real-time compliance.
This RadarView helps enterprises craft a robust strategy based on industry outlook, best practices, and digital transformation in the tech-enabled sustainability services domain. It begins with a summary of key trends shaping the supply side of the market. It continues with a detailed assessment of 20 providers offering digital services in tech-enabled sustainability services. Each profile gives an overview of the service provider, its industry-specific solutions, and a list of representative clients and partnerships, along with brief client case studies. Each profile concludes with analyst insights on the provider’s practice maturity, investments and innovation, and partner ecosystem.
Tech-enabled sustainability services are advancing with AI-driven automation and intelligent insights to boost operational efficiency and customer experience. Enterprises are utilizing generative AI, cloud, and data analytics to streamline sustainability efforts, optimize resource use, and ensure regulatory compliance while enhancing transparency and customer trust. Businesses are integrating AI, IoT, and digital twins to improve supply chains to drive circular economy initiatives and increase efficiency. Intelligent energy management solutions are also being deployed across IT and operations to optimize power consumption, increase efficiency, and reduce environmental impact. Additionally, predictive analytics is being leveraged to improve resource planning, minimize waste, and strengthen sustainability performance. Furthermore, to address the climate tech skills gap, enterprises are adopting AI-driven learning modules to train employees in net-zero strategies, energy efficiency, and digital sustainability leadership.
This report identifies key demand-side trends in the tech-enabled sustainability services space to assist enterprises in their tech-enabled sustainability transformation journey. It also provides an overview of enterprise challenges in this space based on Avasant’s assessment.
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