Half of firms say lack of digital skills has hindered growth as AI ambitions outpace readiness
London, UK, 13 November 2025 - New research from European software provider Forterro has found that skills shortages and sluggish digital transformation are putting the UK’s industrial midmarket at risk of falling behind its European peers.
The findings, from a new Forterro report - The Digital Future of the European Industrial Midmarket - reveal that almost half (49%) of UK manufacturers and wholesalers say the digital skills gap has directly impacted business growth or projects. More than one-third (34%) admit they lack confidence in finding recruits with the right digital expertise.
The most significant gaps are in AI literacy (42%), cybersecurity (41%), and data analysis (40%) –...
