Digital Realty’s Global Data Insights Survey Industry Brief for Manufacturing reveals that manufacturers are prioritizing data-centric strategies to drive innovation, enhance customer experience, and improve operational efficiency. Over 80% are adopting or planning formal data strategies, though siloed data, infrastructure limitations, and regulatory hurdles remain key challenges. North America leads in performance metrics, while APAC shows strong strategic execution. Global manufacturing firms are rapidly increasing IT infrastructure locations and investing in capabilities for secure, distributed data processing. More than 80% require global data center platforms to support secure data exchange and digital transformation.

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