Seamless and secure data movement within organisations and across ecosystems is fundamental for achieving business goals today. Yet many organisations overlook the critical role of IT infrastructure in enabling data-driven decision-making and operational innovation.

Here are some key insights from IDC’s report:

• Data powers visibility into operations:
  58% of plant operators identify manufacturing process innovation, including digital tools for process design, as a top initiative. Additionally, 47% prioritise predictive asset monitoring. But how can IT infrastructure support these priorities?
• Analytics and AI rely on robust connectivity:
  56% of supply chain executives see visibility and transparency as top initiatives. Connectivity capabilities are essential for gathering and analysing data to understand why things are happening and determine the best next steps.
• Automation drives speed and quality improvements:
  43% of engineering executives consider enabling virtual commissioning of new products a top initiative. Secure connectivity to different clouds accelerates time to value, improving the efficiency of operations.
   

In today's global digital landscape, data is undeniably central. Organisations aiming to harness its benefits must include a data strategy at the core of their digital transformation efforts.

Discover how IT infrastructure and connectivity solutions drive data-driven decision-making through role-based personas and use cases—download IDC’s latest Infobrief to learn more.