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TRENDS networks . For instance , 77 % of firms are both unsure of how many IoT devices are currently connected to their networks , and how many could be added in the future . Considering the fact that nearly
Our data shows security risks , concerns over complexity and a lack of skills remain key concerns for organisations keen to explore this technology more acutely . half ( 45 %) of businesses surveyed experienced a network security attack in the last 12 months , of which 26 % were as a result of a compromised IoT device , it is clear that organisations are all too frequently leaving a gaping hole in their network infrastructure for criminals to exploit .
5G to boost UK ’ s position as a leading tech nation , but ongoing skills crisis is holding firms back
In the UK specifically , the survey found 5G was the technology cited most vital to the UK maintaining its position as a leading tech powerhouse , named by nearly half ( 47 %) of those surveyed . This was ahead of other leading technologies , such as the metaverse ( 32 %), robotics and automation ( 30 %), 3D printing ( 29 %) and even AI ( 8 %).
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