Modern information technologies in the activities of enterprises: usage practices and deterrents

One of the key features of the development of the world economy in the 21-st century has been the rapid development of information technology and intensive digitalization of almost all areas of not only industrial production, but also the life of society. This circumstance undoubtedly makes it relevant to conduct research in terms of identifying modern trends in the use of information technologies and digital economy products in various sectors of industrial production. The main goal of this study is to substantiate the need to expand the use of modern information technologies and digital economy products in various sectors of industrial production, as well as to identify promising areas of their application for the production of new types of industrial products. As a result of the study, an analysis of the main directions of implementation of modern information technologies in the activities of industrial enterprises was carried out. The leading industries in terms of informatization and digitalization of production and IT solutions used in the activities of industrial enterprises have been identified. The main factors hindering the implementation of information technologies have been identified and proposals for overcoming them have been formulated.