In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, manufacturers accelerated their digitalization strategies in 2020. The most successful firms leveraged a cloud foundation to boost productivity, enable collaboration among remote and frontline employees, and connect people, devices, and data via intelligent platforms. The Frost & Sullivan reveals the progress and challenge for manufacturers, including growing adoption of hybrid and multi-cloud strategies; increase in adoption of collaboration tools; and a high degree of confidence in their digital journeys. Author: Lynda Stadtmueller