Examples
of Past or Present Software & IT Sector
Job Searches: Here
IT
Services, Software,
& Communications
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A Good
Executive
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White
Papers
Gemini's
Report on ART
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Grok's
Report on ART's USA
Recruitment
.pdf
Grok:
"Overview of
Atlantic
Research
Technologies'
Executive
Search in the
IT, Software
&
Communications
Sector"
.pdf
Gemini
on ART's IT,
Software &
Communications
Sector Recruitment
.pdf
Audio
Podcasts
Gemini's
Audio Podcast:
"Decoding Top
Talent Inside
Atlantic
Research
Technologies"
.mp3
Gemini's
Audio Podcast:
"ART's High
Precision
Headhunting
Model"
.mp3
Gemini's
Audio Podcast:
"The Human Art
of
Headhunting"
.mp3
Our
recruitment in the
Software, IT,
telecommunications and
networking sector
began in 1997, and
over the years we have
recruited great
managers in the field
on six continents.
Our
focus in the Software
and IT Sector is on
recruitment for
General Management,
Sales and Marketing,
Business Development,
Finance, Supply Chain,
Operations, IT
(Technical), Human
Resources, and Legal
Administration. Our
work typically
involves recruitment
for CEO, COO, CFO,
CIO, CTO, CMO, CISO,
CRO, CSO, CPO,
President, General
Manager, Managing
Director, Country
Manager, VP, Director,
or other Manager
titles.
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We
recruit most IT
Services, Software
and Communications
sectors across all
world regions, at
the national,
regional and global
levels.
Our
Recruitment in
the IT Services,
Software and
Communications
Sectors
1.
IT
Services (Professional
and managed
services to
design, deploy,
operate, and
secure IT
environments)
Sub-Category
Functional Examples
IT Consulting & Advisory
Digital transformation roadmaps, enterprise architecture design, cloud strategy planning
Systems Integration
ERP/CRM integration, API middleware development, legacy modernization
Managed IT Services
Infrastructure management, helpdesk support, endpoint management
Cybersecurity Services
Security operations center (SOC), identity & access management
Cloud Migration & Management
Lift-and-shift migrations, multi-cloud governance, container orchestration
2. Network Services (Connectivity, transport, and management of data across wired/wireless infrastructure) Sub-Category
Functional Examples
Wide Area Network (WAN) Services
MPLS circuits, SD-WAN overlays, dedicated internet access (DIA)
Local Area Network (LAN) Services
Campus switching, wireless LAN management, guest Wi-Fi segmentation
Network Security Services
Firewall-as-a-service, intrusion detection/prevention, zero-trust network access
Network Operations & Management
24/7 NOC monitoring, configuration management, performance optimization, data centers
Edge & IoT Connectivity
Cellular IoT (NB-IoT/LTE-M), low-power WAN (LoRa), edge gateway services
Interconnect & Peering
Internet exchange peering, carrier-neutral colocation, cross-connects
3. Software (Applications, platforms, and tools delivered as licensed, SaaS, or open-source models) Sub-Category
Functional Examples
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Finance modules, supply chain planning, human capital management
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Sales automation, service ticketing, marketing campaign management
Business Intelligence & Analytics
Data warehousing, dashboard visualization, predictive modeling
Collaboration & Productivity Suites
Email & calendaring, document collaboration, video conferencing
Industry-Specific Applications
Healthcare information systems, manufacturing execution systems, retail POS
Developer Tools & Platforms
Low-code development platforms, API management, container runtime environments
4. Communications Services (Voice, messaging, and unified platforms for real-time interaction) Sub-Category
Functional Examples
Voice & Telephony Services
SIP trunking, hosted PBX, voice-over-IP (VoIP) gateways
Unified Communications (UC)
Instant messaging, presence, audio/video conferencing, screen sharing
Contact Center Solutions
Omnichannel routing, interactive voice response (IVR), workforce optimization
Messaging & Collaboration APIs
SMS/MMS gateways, rich communication services (RCS), in-app chat
Network-Based Communications
Fixed-line telephony, mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) services
Cross-Cutting Delivery Models (Apply to All Categories) Model
Functional Examples
Cloud-Based (SaaS/PaaS/IaaS)
Subscription licensing, pay-per-use metering, auto-scaling
On-Premise / Licensed
Perpetual licenses, customer-hosted servers, custom installations
Hybrid / Multi-Cloud
Workload portability, disaster recovery across environments
As-a-Service (XaaS)
Security-as-a-Service, Desktop-as-a-Service, Communications Platform-as-a-Service
Managed vs. Professional
Ongoing operations (managed) vs. project-based (professional
Recruitment in the
Software-As-A-Service
(SaaS) Sector
1.
Core
Business
Operations (Horizontal
tools for
enterprise-wide
efficiency)
Sub-Category
Functional
Examples
Enterprise
Resource
Planning (ERP)
Finance
modules,
supply chain
planning,
inventory
optimization
Customer
Relationship
Management
(CRM)
Lead
tracking,
sales
pipeline,
customer
support
ticketing
Human
Capital
Management
(HCM)
Payroll
processing,
talent
acquisition,
performance
reviews
Procurement
& Spend
Management
Source-to-pay
workflows,
contract
lifecycle,
supplier
portals
Project
&
Portfolio
Management
Task
assignment,
Gantt
scheduling,
resource
allocation
2.
Collaboration
&
Productivity (Team
communication and
document
workflows)
Sub-Category
Functional
Examples
Email
&
Calendaring
Secure
messaging,
shared
calendars,
meeting
scheduling
Document
Collaboration
Real-time
co-editing,
version
control, cloud
storage
Team
Chat &
Messaging
Channel-based
chat, threaded
discussions,
file sharing
Video
Conferencing
HD
video calls,
screen
sharing,
virtual
whiteboards
Workflow
Automation
No-code
automation,
approval
chains, form
builders
3.
Industry-Specific
(Vertical SaaS)
(Domain-tailored
solutions with
compliance
built-in)
Sub-Category
Functional
Examples
Healthcare
Electronic
health
records,
telemedicine
platforms,
revenue cycle
Financial
Services
Core
banking, loan
origination,
compliance
reporting
Retail
&
E-Commerce
Omnichannel
POS, inventory
sync, customer
loyalty
Manufacturing
Production
scheduling,
quality
management,
IoT
integration
Construction
& Real
Estate
Project
bidding,
property
management,
lease
administration
4.
Marketing
& Sales
Enablement (Customer
acquisition and
revenue growth
tools)
Sub-Category
Functional
Examples
Digital
Marketing
Campaign
builders,
email
automation,
landing page
tools
Advertising
Management
Ad
spend
tracking,
programmatic
bidding,
cross-channel
reporting
Content
Management
Web
CMS, digital
asset
libraries, SEO
optimization
Sales
Intelligence
Lead
scoring,
intent data,
account-based
marketing
Customer
Data Platforms
360°
profiles,
segmentation,
journey
orchestration
5.
Data,
Analytics &
AI (Insight
generation and
decision
intelligence)
Sub-Category
Functional
Examples
Business
Intelligence
(BI)
Dashboards,
ad-hoc
reporting,
data
visualization
Data
Warehousing
Cloud
data lakes,
ETL pipelines,
schema-on-read
Advanced
Analytics
Predictive
models,
anomaly
detection,
cohort
analysis
AI
& Machine
Learning
Chatbots,
recommendation
engines,
computer
vision APIs
Data
Governance
Master
data
management,
lineage
tracking,
privacy
controls
6.
IT,
Security &
Operations
(Infrastructure,
security, and
DevOps in the
cloud)
Sub-Category
Functional
Examples
Cloud
Management
Multi-cloud
cost
optimization,
resource
provisioning
Cybersecurity
Endpoint
protection,
threat
hunting,
identity
governance
IT
Service
Management
(ITSM)
Incident
ticketing,
change
management,
asset tracking
Monitoring
&
Observability
Application
performance,
log
aggregation,
alerting
DevOps
& CI/CD
Pipeline
orchestration,
container
registries,
IaC templates
7.
Low-Code
& Platform
Services
(Citizen
development and
extensibility
layers)
Sub-Category
Functional
Examples
Low-Code
Application
Platforms
Drag-and-drop
builders,
process
automation,
mobile apps
Integration
Platform as a
Service
(iPaaS)
API
gateways,
pre-built
connectors,
event
streaming
Robotic
Process
Automation
(RPA)
Bot
orchestration,
screen
scraping,
attended
automation
Embedded
Analytics
In-app
dashboards,
white-label
BI, tenant
isolation
Marketplace
& App
Ecosystems
Plug-in
directories,
revenue share
models,
sandbox
testing
Cross-Cutting
Delivery
&
Architecture
Models
(Apply to All
Categories)
Model
Functional
Examples
Multi-Tenant
Shared
infrastructure,
tenant
isolation,
auto-scaling
Single-Tenant
Dedicated
instances,
custom
compliance,
high isolation
Freemium
/ Tiered
Free
basic, paid
pro/enterprise,
usage-based
add-ons
API-First
REST/GraphQL
endpoints,
webhooks, SDK
libraries
AI-Embedded
Built-in
NLP,
generative
models, autoML
pipelines
Deployment
&
Compliance
Segmentation
Segment
Focus
Horizontal
SaaS
Cross-industry,
scalable,
rapid
deployment
Vertical
SaaS
Industry-specific,
regulatory
alignment
(HIPAA, GDPR)
Public
Cloud
Hyperscaler-hosted,
pay-as-you-go
Private/Sovereign
Cloud
Data
residency,
government-grade
security
Edge
SaaS
Low-latency,
offline-first,
IoT
integration
Revenue
&
Integration
Matrix
Model
Typical
Use
Per-User/Seat
Collaboration,
CRM, HCM
Usage-Based
Analytics,
iPaaS, AI
inference
Flat
Subscription
Security,
monitoring,
low-code
Marketplace
Upsell
Add-on
features,
third-party
integrations
Our
Recruitment Practices
INDUSTRIAL
-
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
-
SERVICES
SEMICONDUCTORS
& ELECTRONICS
INDUSTRIAL
PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT
ENGINEERING
& CONSTRUCTION
Semiconductors
& ICs
Fabless Semiconductors
Semiconductor
Materials
Semiconductor
Packaging
Semiconductor
Process Equipment
Semiconductor
Assembly Equipment
Semiconductor
Test Equipment
Semiconductor
Fabs & Foundries
Contract
Electronics Manufacturing (CEM)
Electronics
Manufacturing Services (EMS)
Printed Circuit
Boards Technologies
Printed Circuit
Board Manufacturing
Passive
Electronic Components
RF/MW Wireless
Components
Fiberoptic &
E/O Components
Wire & Cable
Connectors
E/M
Components
Photovoltaics
Sensors
Display
Technologies
Packaging
Equipment
Packaging Technologies &
Components
Robotics
Motion
Control & Automation
Hydraulic
Components & Systems
Irrigation &
Water Technologies
Safety Equipment
& PPE
Industrial &
Scientific Instrumentation
Metrology
Equipment
Inspection
Equipment
Metrologic
Spectrophotometers
Automation Equipment
Assembly
Equipment
Material Handling
Equipment
Industrial
Electronics
Electronic Test
Equipment
Electronic
Monitoring Equipment
Electronic
Control Systems
Metrology &
Inspection Equipment
Machine Tools
Power
Tools
Plastic & Metal
Components
Data Centers
IT
Networking Infrastructure
Industrial Plants
Steel
Mills
Industrial
Infrastructure
Agricultural
Mills & Agribusiness
Natural
Resources
Water Resources
& Irrigation
Mining Resources
Airports & Seaports
Recycling Plants
Renewable Natural
Gas (RNG)
Biogas
& Landfills
Oil & Gas - Upstream
Oil & Gas -
Downstream
Offshore Services
Natural Gas
Solar
& Photovoltaic Power
Hydropower
Geothermal
Power
Wind
Power
CONSUMER
PRODUCTS & SERVICES
MEDICAL
& HEALTH
TECHNOLOGY
ENERGY
& POWER GENERATION
Consumer
Packaged Goods (CPG)
Fast Moving
Consumer Goods (FMCG)
Food
and Beverage
Cosmetics, Health
& Beauty Aids
Apparel, Footwear & Textiles
Toys
& Sporting
Goods
Internet
of Things (IoT)
Consumer Electronics
Cellular Phones
& Mobile Devices
Computers &
Computer Peripherals
Home
Security Equipment
Furniture
Consumer Appliances
Luxury Goods &
Luxury Services
Mass
Retail Service Sector
Hospitality, Travel &
Leisure
Quick
Serve Restaurants
Advertising &
Consumer Marketing
Media
& Entertainment
Automobile Retail
Specialized Consumer Services
Medical
Devices
Surgical
Instruments
Medical Equipment
Dental Equipment
Medical
Disposables
Medical
Implantable Devices
Medical Imaging
Systems
Patient
Monitoring Systems
Life Science
Instrumentation
Diagnostics &
Instrumentation
Microscopes
Spectrophotometers
PCR Systems
Chromatography
Systems
Reagents
Diagnostic Test
Kits
Immunoassays
Nutritionals
Vitamins &
Supplements
Botanicals &
Herbals
Wellness Products
& Services
Fuel Cells
Batteries
Turbines
Engines
Motors
Industrial
& Enterprise-Grade
Generators
Power Supplies
& Transformers
AC/DC Power
Plants
Energy Services
& Equipment
Oil & Gas - Upstream
Oil & Gas -
Downstream
Offshore Services
Natural Gas
Renewable Natural Gas (Biogas)
Mining &
Natural Resources
Solar
& Photovoltaic Power
Hydro Power
Geothermal
Power
Wind
Power
Engineering &
Construction Sector
CHEMICALS &
ADVANCED MATERIALS
AEROSPACE
& AVIATION
AUTOMOTIVE
& TRANSPORT
Specialty Chemicals
Bulk Chemicals
Resins
Polymers
Coatings
Plastics
Adhesives &
Sealants
Biodegradable
Technologies
Electrochemicals
Pulp & Paper
Iron & Steel
Metals & Alloys
Composite Materials
Advanced Materials
Cement &
Concrete
Building Materials
Stone & Tile
Aircraft
Manufacturing
Aircraft Systems
& Components
Aircraft Cabin
Interiors
Aircraft Seating
Cabin
Entertainment Systems
Aircraft Power
plant
Avionics
Helicopter
Manufacturing
Helicopter
Services
Aviation Services
Airlines
Aircraft MRO
Services
Aircraft CETS
Services
AMM Services
Aircraft Leasing
Air Cargo Logistics Services
Airport Ground
Services
EV Battery
& Charging Technologies
EV Motor Control
Technologies
Autonomous Vehicle Technologies
Automobile Manufacturing
Automotive
Entertainment Technologies
Automotive
Electronics & Telematics
Buses &
Trucks
Tier 1 Automotive
Suppliers
Tier 2 Automotive
Suppliers
Auto
Parts
Off-Road Vehicles
Agricultural
Vehicles & Ag Equipment
Construction
Vehicles & Construction
Equipment
Recreational
Vehicles
Trains, Subways
& Light Rail
Elevators &
People-movers
Shipbuilding & Marine
Craft
IT &
COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
FINTECH
& BUSINESS SERVICES
LOGISTICS
& SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES
Enterprise
Software
SaaS
Consumer Software
IT Services
Cloud
Technologies
Mobile Payment
Services
Mobile
Applications
E-Commerce
Services
Wireless Telecom
Services
Landline Telecom
Services
Internet Services
Satellite Services
Telecom Equipment
Networking
Equipment
Satellite
Equipment
Earth Stations
Private Equity Funds
Venture Capital Funds
Investment Banking
Risk
Management Services
Commercial Banking
Capital Markets Services
Brokerage Services
Insurance Services
Reinsurance Services
Real
Estate Services
Bank
Cards & Credit Cards
E-Banking
Debt
Collection Services
Credit
Reporting Services
Varied
Consumer Financial Services
Varied
B2B Services
Ground Logistics -
Trucking
Ground
Logistics - Rail
Air Logistics
& Air Cargo
Marine Logistics
& Marine Cargo
Port Management -
Container Terminals
Port Management -
Bulk Terminals
Warehousing
Services
Distribution &
Fulfillment Services
Reverse
Logistics Services
Contract
Manufacturing Services
Global
Procurement Services
Asian Sourcing
Offices
Commodity
Trading Services
Quality Audit
Services
3PL Services
4PL Services
ERP Solutions