Facts and Stats

Jul 01, 2013
Despite the economic crisis, innovation is alive and well. Research and development spending levels are surpassing 2008 levels in most countries and successful local hubs are thriving. 
Global Innovation Index 2013 *

Jul 01, 2013
The United States rejoined the five most-innovative nations and the United Kingdom moved up to the third spot while Switzerland retained its place atop the rankings in the Global Innovation Index 2013
Global Innovation Index 2013 *

Mar 07, 2017
Cities consume 75% of the energy produced globally, with buildings alone accounting for 40%. However, this also means the potential for energy efficiency in cities is huge, with market experts estimating that by 2019, cities could cut approximately 11 billion dollars in energy costs. 
The Huffington Post *

Aug 23, 2016
Millennials are projected to make up around 75% of the global workforce by 2025. 
The Huffington Post *

Jun 01, 2013
70% of manufacturing executives are focusing on plant-floor data initiatives to drive operational and business excellence, faster time to market, and immediate access to data from machines on the factory floor.
Industrial IP *

Jun 01, 2013
Industrial automation is focasted to make up the majority of the Internet of Things by 2025
Industrial IP *

Jun 01, 2013
By 2025, the industrial automation sector will account for nearly three-fourths of all connected devices.
Industrial IP *

Mar 27, 2014
IoE could enable manufacturers to generate $3.88 trillion of value through a combination of increased revenues and lower costs over the next 10 years
ARC Advisory Group *

May 12, 2015
90% of respondents to a recent World Economic Forum survey admitted they don't fully understand the business models and long-term implications of the IIoT.
IndustryWeek *

May 29, 2018
62% of executives have a management initiative or transformation programme to make their business more digital.
Information Age *