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About LF Research

LF Research publishes actionable and decision-useful insights into open source software, hardware, standards, and data based on empirical research methodologies. Through leveraging community networks, project databases, surveys, and qualitative findings, and through its commitment to best practices in primary research, Linux Foundation Research is the definitive home for data-driven insights into open source for the benefit of governments, enterprises, and society at large.

2025 State of Tech Talent Report

In the 2025 State of Tech Talent Report, LF Research and LF Education dug into trends and challenges in key technical areas this year, including AI. The report is based on findings from a survey distributed to hiring and training managers across the LF community

 

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2025 State of Tech Talent Japan Report

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LF Research and LF Education have partnered for the second annual report on the state of tech talent in Japan. This report analyzes a Japanese segmentation of the Tech Talent survey fielded earlier this year to investigate the country’s main IT talent trends, including talent gaps, staffing priorities, and upskilling strategies. 
 
The analysis found that Japan lags behind other regions when it comes to the use of public cloud infrastructure, with significantly larger talent gaps in cloud technology as well as other key areas. Another high-priority area for staffing is AI, where almost all Japanese organizations expect that AI will provide significant value. To address these talent gaps, 94% of organizations recognize upskilling as a strategic priority.
 
Download the report to read the complete findings!
 
Authors
  • Marco Gerosa, Northern Arizona University
  • Adrienn Lawson, The Linux Foundation
  • With a foreword by Noriaki Fukuyasu, The Linux Foundation
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