Barriers

Cloud barriers

Cloud adoption faces security, governance, cost control, and vendor lock-in challenges. Security concerns, integration difficulties, skills shortages, and performance issues contribute to the success rate of cloud projects. Organisations prioritise preserving digital sovereignty and addressing security and trust concerns. Cost control and avoiding vendor dependence are additional challenges, along with interoperability and flexibility across multiple cloud platforms

Cloud challenges

Question: What do you consider to be the main challenges that slow progress with cloud adoption? [Choose up to 3] N=700 (base: all respondents)

Edge barriers

The lack of a skilled workforce is a major challenge for organisations adopting edge technologies, with one-third facing difficulties finding qualified personnel. Support from service providers and training programs is needed to overcome this barrier and develop specialised skills. Industrial players hesitate to embrace edge applications due to concerns about costs, security, infrastructure, leadership resistance, skill gaps, and limited supplier options. Challenges companies face in edge computing projects include high costs, uncertain ROI, security concerns, inadequate infrastructure, and skills shortage.

Edge challenges

Question: What are the main challenges holding back or slowing Edge computing projects in your organisation? [Choose up to 3] N=700 (base: all respondents)

IoT barriers

IoT is a developing technology with implementation challenges. High costs, security concerns, and complexity hinder its adoption. The fragmented market requires custom solutions, delaying projects and increasing risks. These barriers stem from complexity and market immaturity, impacting cost and security. Organisations must address these challenges to fully benefit from IoT.

Challenges holding back IoT

Question: What do you think are the main challenges holding back or slowing progress on IoT project(s) within your organisation? [Choose up to 3] N=700 (base: all respondents)