Just what is an ‘IT worker’ now? The definition is changing
“As emerging technologies like generative AI continue to advance across various industries, and tech leaders and workers collaborate more directly with the business side, IT roles are changing fast. That’s especially true for developers.
Not so long ago, the definition of an IT worker was pretty simple: they were largely confined to central roles related to hardware, network infrastructure, and software development in centralized IT departments.
But what constitutes an IT worker has evolved in recent years; now, it can just as easily mean technologists embedded in virtually every division of a company with greatly expanded responsibilities and skills.
IT is now a key driver of business strategy, with workers collaborating directly with business leaders on digital transformations, product development, data-driven decision-making, improved customer experiences — even business operations. Cybersecurity is now a core focus, with tech pros handling risk management and safeguarding digital assets. The rise of no-code/low-code tools has shifted some developer tasks to non-technical staff, though IT workers still must focus on integrating and maintaining those systems. AI and automation are increasingly part of IT life, with workers overseeing and optimizing generative AI-driven tools.
And the evolution isn’t over yet.”