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A ccording to IDC , AI spending in the Asia / Pacific region is set to reach $ 49.2 billion by 2026 .

Like anyone else , developers , too , want to contribute in ways that meaningfully impact those around them .
In the midst of workplace disruption and talent shortages , it is poignant that human-centric work will be crucial for businesses looking towards AI to increase market share , profitability and overall competitiveness .
Clearly , prioritising developer experience is imperative for business leaders – failing to do so could see their developers flock to competitors . existing staff , heightened security vulnerabilities and decreased levels of customer satisfaction .
Brad Gyger , global CRO , DataStax spoke to Intelligent CIO about how :
y AI app opportunities influence career choices and job satisfaction among developers in Asia / SEA y How AI and ML adoption in Asia / SEA enhances developer innovation and job satisfaction y How AI empowers developers to build resilient careers and helps CIOs create cost-effective AI apps
y The positive impact of AI tools on developer productivity and job satisfaction in Asia / SEA .
Brad Gyger , Global CRO , DataStax
Based on a recent IDC report titled Enterprise Automation to Mitigate the Digital Skills Shortage , it has been revealed that a significant percentage , ranging from 60 % to 80 % of enterprises in the APAC sector face substantial challenges in hiring for various IT positions , including , developers and data professionals .
This shortage of skills has resulted in several significant repercussions , including heightened workloads for
1 . How do AI app opportunities influence career choices and job satisfaction among developers in Asia / SEA ?
In our State of the Data Race 2022 report , we found that developers who describe themselves as early adopters and knowledge experts of new tools and technologies are more likely to consider joining organizations that
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