Almost two-thirds of IT leaders (64%) say demand on their teams far outweighs their ability to deliver, according to new research from IT recruiter Modis.

The research also shows 51% claim their teams need greater technical expertise, with current systems to be able to support their businesses with commercial goals, while 34% say their teams are not equipped with right expertise to cope with new systems at all.

Jim Albert, managing director, Modis International, says: “The role of IT is becoming more varied, more commercially focused and this presents real challenges for resourcing.

“The message from IT leaders is clear: they’re under greater pressure to make technology deliver commercial objectives but they don’t have the tools and in some cases the teams to do all aspects of the job. The result is IT decision makers are struggling to meet immediate challenges as well as think about long-term, strategic plans.”