Enterprises in Germany Embrace Internet of Things in Industrial Manufacturing Sector

Enterprises in Germany are embracing the Internet of Things (IoT) in the industrial manufacturing sector, and the number of connected devices in the country is growing rapidly, according to a new report published today by Information Services Group (ISG), a leading global technology research and advisory firm.

The 2020 ISG Provider Lens™ IoT – Services and Platforms Report for Germany finds IoT providers are offering deep manufacturing and sector expertise to Germany’s industrial manufacturers. “IoT service providers working with industrial manufacturing companies in Germany have a strong focus on the overall product development and production lifecycle,” said Christian Decker, partner and Smart Manufacturing lead for ISG in EMEA. “These providers offer expertise on product design, manufacturing and factory floor optimization, storage, logistics, maintenance services and other key areas of the value chain.”

The report finds that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most companies in Germany have canceled IT-related projects that do not have a direct and measurable impact on revenue streams, although it’s unclear whether companies are delaying IoT projects. Delivery of IoT devices from China has come to a halt, however, and caused a shortage in a market that was growing rapidly.