In a data-driven economy, the interplay of data, technologies and IT infrastructures is essential to secure competitive advantages. Orchestrated cutting-edge technologies such as IoT, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and 5G increase the speed and efficiency of business processes and boost innovation. And smart connected products open up numerous new opportunities: Usage data provides a better understanding of customer needs. Digital value-added services such as support, software updates and other services not only bind customers to the company in the long term. They set your own product apart from the competition and ensure regular, recurring sales thanks to new business models.

More and more companies are also expanding and offering their products globally in order to tap into new markets and maximize their growth potential. Global, secure and reliable connectivity from a single source is the basis of connected business. It makes many use cases possible in the first place: for example, operating networked products in other countries without having to deal with local network providers. Or tracking deliveries across national borders without having to worry about roaming or network outages.

The ability to collect and analyse data in real time enables companies to react faster to market changes, make better decisions and create personalized customer offers. At DIGITAL X in Cologne, get to know decision-makers who have successfully transformed their business into a connected business. Meet start-ups that have built a business model on digital services. Find out how you can intelligently link technologies and systems to increase your productivity.