DataTalks with Rob Brown: Why DataStrike Prioritizes Onshore Support

Where is IT hiring headed in 2026? Rob Brown, President and COO of DataStrike, explores how AI, infrastructure optimization, a changing labor market, and the growing fractional support model are reshaping IT staffing.

Hiring a DBA shouldn’t feel like this. Watch IT Manager Jim Jones navigate a string of disastrous DBA interviews in this scripted comedy sketch highlighting a very real challenge: finding qualified database, cloud, and BI talent. DataStrike connects you with vetted, onshore experts—so you can skip the bad interviews and get straight to results.

Why is demand for onshore IT support rising? Rob Brown, President and COO of DataStrike, explains how the narrowing cost gap between offshore and onshore resources is making onshore support a more competitive option for organizations.