The war for IT talent is fiercely fought on a global scale, ignoring geographical boundaries. Many tech specialists find themselves writing their own employment ticket, withcompeting offers from potential employers ensuring competitive salaries, perks and work visas to remove any barriers to successful employment. Meanwhile, Canadian organizations of all sizes and across all industries are adopting cloud computing and mobile technology. By 2018, IDC Canada predicts the Canadian Internet of Things (aka tech built into everyday things) will be worth more than $6.5 billion alone.