I read with interest the article "Retraining existing staff will be key to avoiding skills crisis, says E-Skills", which makes a number of valid observations on the IT industry's skills needs. The article neglects one route by which shortages in high-level IT skills can be addressed.
http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2007/09/13/226746/Your-shout.htm
...instantly on their mobile wireless device. Added Maier, "Whether it's the safety element of no longer having to shoutyour credit card number into a cell phone at an airport or in a cab when making hotel reservations, the instantaneous...
http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2008/11/13/3786279.htm