Digital transformation in the industrial sector: Opportunities, challenges, and acceleration through public support
Digital transformation has become an industrial imperative.
Its rapid acceleration has triggered intensified competition for private investment, alongside the emergence of new strategies, regulatory frameworks, and government funding programs. Beyond adaptation, these responses seek to secure control over digital assets, now a critical source of power and influence.
Across all sectors, businesses need to adapt their whole value chain, not only within IT departments, but in how products are conceived, manufactured, transported, serviced, and governed, to remain competitive and resilient.
A white paper divided in four sections
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The key technology pillars driving industrial digitalization
This section details the five strategic technology pillars that are redefining production, supply chains, and workforce organisation:
- Robotics and additive manufacturing
- Artificial intelligence, data and digital twins
- Connectivity and IoT
- Cybersecurity and resilience
- Sustainability and circular economy
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The different levels of sector maturity across these pillars
Technology adoption varies widely across sectors, driven by digital maturity, regulatory pressures, and operational priorities.
This section focuses on the following strategic industries:
- Automotive & Aerospace
- Energy & Utilities
- Pharma & Chemicals
- Heavy Industry
- Agri-food
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How can companies progress from pilots to scale to adopt new technologies?
Digital transformation in the industry advances on two parallel tracks, a technological trajectory that defines the digital backbone as well as an organizational trajectory that determines whether these technologies generate value at scale.
In leading firms, progress occurs when both tracks advance together, aligning technical maturity, workforce skills, processes, and governance.
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How can companies strengthen their funding strategy?
Digital transformation rarely fails because the technology falls short, but because the financial frameworks needed to scale are missing. This section details how you can prepare a structured approach to identifying, sequencing, and securing the necessary capital.
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