Freelancers are transforming the tech industry

Freelancing has now become the new norm in many countries and is continuing to upend every sector, including its own architect – the tech industry.

Text by Joana Gomez

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Freelancers are transforming the tech industry

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Technology has truly changed everything, including the way we work. This can be strongly felt in Europe, where Inc Magazine points out that 35.5% of the world’s freelancers are located. Freelancing has now become the new norm in many countries and is continuing to upend every sector, including its own architect – the tech industry.

It is a trend that is expected to continue with the increasing digitalization of European industries. Companies need emerging technologies to survive. Experts in fields such as cybersecurity, IT, and data science have become highly sought-after for the unique value they bring to businesses. Likewise, the resources that help create these experts have begun to grow over the last five years and have become far more accessible. You only have to browse through Udemy's selection of data science courses that cover a vast array of subjects like machine learning, ...