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In 2020, digital transformation in the manufacturing industry was valued at $263.9 billion. This figure is anticipated to reach $767.8 billion by 2026.
Supply chain automation, minimised costs, green efficiencies and reduction of human injury – there’s no question that technology is reimagining manufacturing.
Manufacturing in numbers
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30%
Predictive maintenance can reduce maintenance costs by up to 30%, downtime by 70%, and increase equipment lifetime by 20%.
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$371.7B
Cloud manufacturing market estimated to reach $371.7 billion by 2026, driven by the need for digital transformation.
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91%
91% of manufacturing executives believe that AR/VR will be important for their company’s future success.

Meet the biggest players in manufacturing
In 2024, we saw our largest attendee audience from non-telco industries, with adjacent verticals making up 59% of the audience - MWC continues to be the place where the ecosystem's most influential organisations come to get business done.
"At Alat, we are harnessing the power of innovation and collaboration to lead the transformation of global manufacturing. By integrating advanced technologies with sustainable practices, we are helping industries unlock new opportunities, drive efficiency, and build a more resilient future. Together with our partners, we’re committed to leveraging connectivity to accelerate positive change, benefiting society and the economy."

Manufacturing thought leadership from across the GSMA
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Network APIs for manufacturing – An exploration of use cases
Unlock the Power of Network APIs in Manufacturing with our latest whitepaper which explores the transformative potential of Network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) in the manufacturing sector.Read more
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Telcos eye $400bn enterprise opportunity, says GSMA Intelligence
A new report from GSMA Intelligence highlights an addressable market of more than $400bn for telcos looking to grow revenues in the enterprise space.Read more