Open for debate: 5G and IoT: Do manufacturers have the appetite for new services? - ERP Spain.com - España y América Latina

The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted major challenges facing the manufacturing sector, perhaps most importantly, the need for greater operational visibility. At the same time, it has accelerated the sector’s digital transformation journey, fuelling the growth of smart manufacturing IoT connections in the process.

Of course, with data being key to digital transformation, the most important manufacturing IoT solutions are data driven; 50% of manufacturing players already use AI/ML to automate their processes, per GSMA Intelligence research. Where IoT is sometimes viewed through the lens of connectivity, there is a clear appetite for additional services that can help manufacturers make full use of their data.

But how is this demand for new services playing out and how are manufacturers dealing with the pressures that Covid-19 has brought? How is the IoT ecosystem addressing their needs? Are 5G services the answer? And what are operators’ roles in supporting manufacturers?

Speakers: 

Sylwia Kechiche 

Principal Analyst, IoT & Enterprise 

GSMAi Moderator

Douglas Bellin

Business Development Executive, Industry 4.0 and Smart Factory 

AWS

Azad Singh 

Chief Global Mobility Solutions