AutomotiveUnknownEmerging Standard

Digital and AI-driven transformation in the automotive industry (BT whitepaper 2025)

This whitepaper describes how new digital technologies – cloud, 5G/IoT connectivity, AI and data platforms – are reshaping how cars are designed, built, sold, and serviced. Think of it as a blueprint for turning a traditional car company into a connected software-and-services business.

6.5
Quality
Score

Executive Brief

Business Problem Solved

Explains how automotive players can modernize legacy operations and business models using connectivity and AI: from connected factories and supply chains, to software-defined vehicles, to data-driven customer services and mobility solutions. It addresses pressure on margins, the need for faster innovation, and the shift from one-off car sales to ongoing digital revenues.

Value Drivers

Cost reduction through connected, automated manufacturing and logisticsRevenue growth from connected car services, subscriptions, and mobility offeringsRisk mitigation via better supply-chain visibility, cybersecurity, and safety systemsSpeed and agility in product development and over-the-air updatesImproved customer experience via personalized, always-connected vehicle services

Strategic Moat

Combining proprietary vehicle/usage data, long-term customer relationships (dealers, fleets, drivers), and deeply integrated connectivity/IT infrastructure can create a defensible position that’s hard for new entrants to replicate quickly.

Technical Analysis

Model Strategy

Unknown

Data Strategy

Unknown

Implementation Complexity

Medium (Integration logic)

Scalability Bottleneck

Coordinating legacy automotive systems, telecom networks, and cloud/AI platforms at global scale; data privacy and security across vehicles, plants, and customers.

Market Signal

Adoption Stage

Early Majority

Differentiation Factor

Positioned as a telecoms and digital infrastructure partner that spans connectivity (5G, networks), security, and cloud/data services specifically tailored to automotive OEMs and mobility providers.

Key Competitors