The 2018 GCI S-curve shows the impact of five enabler technologies on economic growth, delivering a value of US$12.9 trillion for the digital economy – or 17.1% of global GDP. The outstanding performance of the digital economy in its current form is mainly attributable to a consumer-driven internet.
The next wave of dramatic growth in the digital economy will come from industrial digitalization. The digital transformation of industry aims to create more integrated connections between all things, machines, and people in industrial settings. Full transformation of industry will be built on Intelligent Connectivity, designed specifically to support better business outcomes.
Powered by Intelligent Connectivity, industries across the board can tap into unprecedented growth opportunities. On average, if all countries increase their investment in ICT Infrastructure by 8% every year (CAGR), it will produce US$23 trillion in new economic potential by 2025, breathing new life into the S-curve for all economies.
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