A survey by Infor , focusing on manufacturers in 12 countries across North America , Europe and Asia , suggests that companies are preparing for IoT. One in 10 claim they have an active IoT project underway , with 22 % either running a pilot or planning a project within the next 12 months . 38 % claim to be investigating its potential . IoT is the single biggest business priority for one in 10 manufacturers , with 28 % placing it in their top three . Most viewed cost savings from operational efficiencies as IoT ’s greatest benefit . However , Infor claimed a lack of ownership is impeding IoT , with lack of skills , unclear benefits and costs cited as the main disincentives .
A survey by Infor, focusing on manufacturers in 12 countries across North America, Europe and Asia, suggests that companies are preparing for IoT. One in 10 claim they have an established IoT project underway, with 22% either running a pilot or planning a project within the next 12 months. 38% claim to be investigating its potential. IoT is the single biggest business priority for one in 10 manufacturers, with 28% placing it in their top three. Most viewed cost savings from operational efficiencies as IoT’s greatest benefit. However, Infor claimed a lack of ownership is impeding IoT adoption with want of skills, unclear benefits and cost cited as the main disincentives.