An IT Skills Cloud, also referred to as a talent cloud or competency cloud, is a technology framework that centralizes and manages information related to people's skills and abilities. It utilizes cloud computing applications to intelligently store, integrate, classify, and interpret data about individuals' competencies, often enhanced by artificial intelligence. This approach aims to match technical talent with companies seeking to enhance their workforce capabilities.

Andela's Talent Cloud features a Talent Decision Engine (TDE) that uses AI and data-driven algorithms to match tech talent with specific job requirements. It streamlines the entire hiring lifecycle, allowing companies to source, qualify, hire, manage, and pay global technical talent efficiently. The process can take as little as 48 hours and is designed to be 30% to 50% more cost-effective compared to traditional hiring methods.

A borderless workforce refers to talent working remotely from various countries, facilitated by employment contracts that cross national borders. This approach has gained traction, with Gartner estimating that the rate of hiring borderless technology staff has doubled in the past three years. Organizations are increasingly recognizing the competitive advantage of integrating global, remote tech talent into their workforce strategies.