Another ComputerWorld.com article with a viewpoint from Foote Partners – linked to this previous post.

Companies have largely failed to develop SAP talent in-house, and a shortage of skilled SAP workers on the open market is forcing IT departments to pay premiums to get those few that are available, according to Foote. It’s not uncommon for SAP jobs to stay unfilled for nine months, he says.

“What they’re telling us is … when hiring developers, analysts and configurators, it’s not unusual to be faced with having to pay 20% more to attract them than the people [they] currently have in those jobs,” Foote says. “That’s the price you pay for not having staffed adequately for your needs.”