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Ball Digital Transformation Strategies Overview
Ball has been focusing on using big data, artificial intelligence, future of work, robotic process automation, advanced materials, cybersecurity, electric vehicles, digitalization and innovation to digitally transform its operations. The annual ICT spending of Ball was estimated at $801.1 million for 2024. A major share of this spending is earmarked for acquiring software, network and communications, and hardware services from vendors. Ball and its consolidated subsidiaries supply aluminum packaging to the household products, personal care, and beverage industries. The company produces its aluminum packaging products at manufacturing facilities across the world. Its aluminum packaging portfolio includes beverage cans, beverage bottles, beverage ends & tabs, aerosol cans, personal & home care bottles, and aluminum slugs. The company also offered aerospace and associated technologies and services to commercial and governmental customers. On February 16, 2024, Ball sold its aerospace business to BAE Systems. Ball reports its financial performance in four reportable segments: 1) beverage packaging, North and Central America; 2) beverage packaging, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (beverage packaging, EMEA); 3) beverage packaging, South America; and 4) aerospace.
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Ball Digital Transformation Strategies Overview
| Total ICT Spending 2024 | $801.1 million |
| ICT Spend by Function | Data center, Communications, Network, Application, End-User computing, Management, and Service desk |
| ICT Spend by Channel | Internal development and maintenance, Technology vendors (direct), Local resellers, Telcos, ICT services providers/consulting firms, Specialist outsourcers, and Systems integrators |
| External ICT Spend by Segment | Software (including cloud SaaS), Hardware (including cloud Iaas), ICT services, Consulting, Network and communications, and Others |
| Technology Theme Focus | Big data, artificial intelligence, future of work, robotic process automation, advanced materials, cybersecurity, electric vehicles, digitalization and innovation. |
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Digital Transformation Strategies
In 2021, Ball deployed C3 AI’s C3 AI Energy Management and C3 AI Ex Machina solutions to reduce absolute carbon emissions within its own operations by 55% by 2030, compared to a 2017 baseline. C3 AI Energy Management enables Ball to track energy consumption, utility costs, and carbon emissions through a dashboard that highlights trends and identifies opportunities for reduction.
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Ball Technology Theme Focus
Ball is utilizing several emerging technologies, including AI, RPA, big data, and electric vehicles (EVs), among others to improve operational efficiency, meet sustainability targets and launch innovative, sustainable products in the market.
Ball Technology Focus
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Ball Technology Initiatives
Ball has been involved in several strategic technology partnerships and collaborations, technology developments and roll outs over the last few years. For instance, in 2022, Ball partnered with Coupa Software to use its cloud-based source-to-pay tool.
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Ball ICT Spend by Function
- Data center
- Communications
- Network
- Applications
- End-user computing
- Management
- ICT Service desk
Ball ICT Spend by Function, 2024 (%)
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Ball ICT Spend by Channel
- Internal development and maintenance
- Technology vendors (direct)
- Local resellers
- Telcos
- ICT services providers/consulting firms
- Specialist outsourcers
- Systems integrators
Ball ICT Spend by Channel, 2024 (%)
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Ball External ICT Spend by Segment
- Software (including Cloud SaaS)
- Hardware (including Cloud IaaS)
- ICT services
- Consulting
- Network and communications
- Others
Ball External ICT Spend by Segment, 2024 (%)
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Scope
This report provides:
- Insight into Ball’s technology activities.
- Overview of technology initiatives covering partnerships, technology introductions, and acquisitions.
- Insights on each technology initiative including technology theme, objective, and benefits.
- Details of estimated ICT budgets.
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- Gain insights into its various partnerships, technology introductions, and acquisitions.
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Frequently asked questions
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What was the total ICT spending of Ball in 2024?
The annual ICT spending of Ball was estimated at $801.1 million in 2024.
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Which function accounted for the highest ICT spending for Ball in 2024?
Network accounted for the highest ICT spending by function for Ball in 2024.
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Which channel accounted for the highest ICT spending for Ball in 2024?
Internal development and maintenance accounted for the highest ICT spending by channel for Ball in 2024.
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Which segment accounted for the highest external ICT spending for Ball in 2024?
Software accounted for the highest external ICT spending by segment for Ball in 2024.
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What are the key technology themes in focus for Ball?
The key technological theme in focus for BALL are big data, artificial intelligence, future of work, robotic process automation, advanced materials, cybersecurity, electric vehicles, digitalization and innovation.
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