Professional Services

There are many challenges in IT, which can vary depending on the company, industry or area of application. Constantly changing requirements and the associated need to constantly acquire new skills and knowledge can become a real problem for companies and projects. Added to this is the competition for talent and the increasing number of cyber attacks.

Do you need reinforcement for your IT department or projects in a timely manner? We offer you first-class candidates to strengthen your teams - as remote teams or on a temporary basis.

Temporary employment in IT: a common practice

Hiring out employees
in IT: a common practice

In the IT industry, temporary staffing has become a common practice that enables companiesto complete theirprojects and tasks flexibly and effectively. The transfer of IT specialists from one company to another allows you to obtain temporary support for specific projects or tasks without having to hire your own employees.

One of the main reasons why temporary staffing is so prevalent in IT is the rapid pace of technological change in the industry. Companies need to constantly keep their skills and knowledge up to date in order to remain competitive in the long term. Through employee leasing, they can gain access to qualified specialists without having to worry about their training and further education. In addition, competition for talent and junior staff is increasing and finding suitable candidates is becoming increasingly difficult and costly.

Challenges in IT

There are a number of challenges in IT today. The greatest difficulty is probably the recruitment and long-term retention of suitable specialists. According to a study by the German Association for Information Technology, Telecommunications and New Media, there were already almost 86,000 unfilled positions in IT at the end of 2020. Temporary employment can be a sensible alternative in the event of staff shortages or order peaks. In addition, the following challenges can generally be identified:

Protecting company data and systems from cyber threats and data loss.
The integration of new technologies into existing systems and processes in order to increase efficiency and productivity.
Collaboration and communication with different departments and teams to ensure that IT solutions meet the needs of the business.
Compliance with regulations and data protection provisions
Dealing with rapid technological changes and the associated need to constantly acquire new skills and knowledge.
Providing IT support and services to employees and customers to solve problems quickly and effectively.

In particular, the increasing frequency and intensity of cyber attacks require additional knowledge in the area of IT security.

We are also happy to advise you on related topics such as cyber security, pentests and awareness training.

What are Professional Services?

Professional services generally refer to services performed by professionals who have specialized skills and knowledge in an area for which a high level of expertise is usually required(expert knowledge).

In IT, professional services refer to services offered by IT specialists. These services can vary and include, for example,consulting on the implementation of IT systems,support with the integration and development of software solutions, training employees in the use of IT systems, and support with troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems. In general, professional services provide support in the use of technologies to improve the efficiency and performance of companies.

OHB Digital Services has the experts you need to make your project a success: timely, flexible, comprehensive, and innovative. Benefit from the expertise of our software developers and consultants within the framework of legally compliant temporary employment, service contracts, or work contracts, either as a supplement to your existing software development teams on site or remotely.

Does that sound interesting for you and your company?

Then get in touch with us.