11 Note: Showing top six challenges Base: 426 decision-makers or influencers in purchasing industrial automation and digitization solutions for manufacturing SMEs Source: A commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Siemens DI, January 2026 37% 35% 27% 32% 33% 32% 29%29% 35% 33% 27% 25% 26% 30% 26% 15% 17% 30% Biggest Challenges With Industrial Automation And Digitization Expected business impact (e.g., ROI) Ease of implementation/ integration with existing systems Features and functionality Competitive pricing Technology and engineering expertise Compliance with industry standards EMEA APAC North America
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