CLOCKING OUT
Despite the fact the benefits of cellular networks are becoming more understood , it is clear from our research that there is still a lot of work to do if businesses are to unlock their full potential .
believe they need smarter facilities to boost their operational sustainability . This is why two-fifths ( 42 %) of organisations are prioritising upgrading their connectivity infrastructure with cellular connectivity , so they can take advantage of technologies like IoT and AI to support their sustainability goals , alongside making their businesses more resilient and efficient .
Businesses urged to secure their rapidly expanding attack surface
The push to adopt new technology , such as IoT sensors , is opening firms up to increased risk , as IT teams are losing track of what is operating on their networks . For instance , 77 % of firms are both unsure of how many IoT devices are currently connected to their networks , and how many could be added in the future . Considering the fact that nearly half ( 45 %) of businesses surveyed experienced a network security attack in the last 12 months , of which 26 % were as a result of a compromised IoT device , it is clear that organisations are all too frequently leaving a gaping hole in their network infrastructure for criminals to exploit .
5G to boost UK ’ s position as a leading tech nation , but ongoing skills crisis is holding firms back
In the UK specifically , the survey found 5G was the technology cited most vital to the UK maintaining its position as a leading tech powerhouse , named by nearly half ( 47 %) of those surveyed . This was ahead of other leading technologies , such as the metaverse ( 32 %), robotics and automation ( 30 %), 3D printing ( 29 %) and even AI ( 8 %).
However , firms are being held back from deploying their own cellular networks , with 32 % citing a lack of digital skills and 25 % believing the
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