One in 10 of manufacturers claim they already have an established IoT project underway, with 22% either running a pilot or planning a project within the next 12 months. 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. The survey, which was conducted between June 2016 and May 2017, also found that nearly half of all respondents said they were already using some form of IoT, including sensors such as sensors, cameras, microcontrollers and However, Infor claimed a lack of ownership is impeding IoT adoption with want of skills, unclear benefits and cost 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. The survey, which was conducted between June 2016 and May 2017, also found that nearly half of all respondents said they were already using some form of IoT, including sensors such as sensors, cameras, microcontrollers and However, Infor claimed a lack of ownership is impeding IoT adoption with want of skills, unclear benefits and cost cited as the main disincentives.