# GCCs turn to IT talent as AI skills gap widens 2026-08-13T03:56:46+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets More than a third of experienced professionals hired by India’s 150 largest global capability centres (GCCs) over the past year came from IT services companies, staffing firms told The Economic Times. GCCs are using this talent to build teams in artificial intelligence, cloud computing and cybersecurity. But talent shortages are putting expansion at risk. A PwC India-FICCI study of 200 GCC executives found that 59% faced delays in launches or projects, while 54% struggled to scale AI and digital programmes. The Times of India reports that 11% of leaders said headquarters were evaluating or shifting mandates to other countries. The report says 94% want to raise talent investment to at least 6% of operating budgets. ## Coverage - economictimes.indiatimes.com - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, GCCs, IT services, talent hiring Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/gccs-poach-it-services-talent-for-ai-cloud-teams/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/gccs-poach-it-services-talent-for-ai-cloud-teams/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.