2024年技术互联互通的真正价值研究报告
The Real Value of Technology Connectivity
Introduction
- Remote Understanding: Technology connectivity has reached a new level, enabling a deeper understanding of complex systems.
- Financial Value: Better connectivity significantly enhances financial performance and operational efficiency.
Why Connectivity Matters
- Collaboration: Enhances collaboration across all types of businesses.
- Sustainability: Improves sustainability by reducing resource wastage and increasing efficiency.
- Employee Morale: Poor connectivity negatively impacts employee morale and recruitment.
The Benefits of Connectivity
- Financial Performance:
- 33% of businesses with excellent connectivity report among the top financial performers in their industries.
- Only 16% of businesses with good connectivity report similar performance.
- 34% of businesses with excellent connectivity report on-par operational performance, compared to 19% with good connectivity.
- Operational Performance:
- 17% difference in financial performance.
- 15% difference in cybersecurity performance.
- Resilience and Risk Management:
- Remote connectivity helps withstand cyberattacks through real-time monitoring and security features.
- Cybersecurity:
- 16% improvement in cybersecurity performance.
- Technology Evolution:
- AI and other evolving technologies promise faster response times and enhanced security.
Case Studies and Examples
- British Sugar: A project linking four factories improved efficiency, productivity, and health & safety.
- Henkel: Implemented a single IT solution supporting 60,000 devices globally, boosting IT department productivity and employee satisfaction.
- GKN Automotive: Utilizes predictive maintenance to monitor and maintain equipment, reducing the need for on-site technicians.
Business Benefits of Connectivity
- Improved Efficiency and Productivity: 31%
- Improved Collaboration: 26%
- Talent Retention: 25%
- Predictive Maintenance: 24%
- Innovation: 24%
How Connectivity Creates an Advantage
- Smarter Software Integration: Reduces context switching and improves data handling.
- Process Automation: Frees staff from repetitive tasks, allowing them to focus on critical work.
- Cost and Travel Implications: Monitoring and maintaining systems reduces costs and travel.
- Real-Time Data: Fuels predictive analytics, enabling proactive maintenance.
The Future of Better Connectivity
- AI and Next-Level Connectivity: AI accelerates response times, particularly for frontline workers.
- Seamless Connectivity: Only 5% of businesses report seamless connectivity across their organizations, leaving significant room for improvement.
Closing the Gaps
- Quantifiable Results: Highlighting the return on investment (ROI).
- Consistent Practices: Ensuring uniform data handling and security measures.
- Data Literacy and Security Concerns: Addressing data illiteracy and security challenges to enhance overall connectivity.