Evaluation of the Technological Maturity of the Internet of Things in Industrial Companies in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area, Argentina

The Internet of Things has the potential to transform industrial operations; however, its adoption faces challenges related to organizational readiness and a lack of empirical evidence in Latin America. This research focuses on the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area in Argentina, where industrial companies play a significant role in the country's economy. This article presents an empirical assessment of the technological maturity of the Internet of Things in industrial companies in this region. A quantitative, exploratory, and cross-sectional approach was used with 37 companies, using the ATLANTIS multidimensional maturity model as a reference framework. The results revealed a difference in overall maturity between large companies and SMEs, with the former showing greater competence, especially in device management and connectivity components. While commonalities were identified in business integration, areas such as regulatory compliance and contextualization presented opportunities for improvement for both groups. Correlation analysis confirmed a strong interdependence between the technological and organizational dimensions (ρ = 0.77) and overall maturity. In addition, Principal Component Analysis identified different maturity profiles, differentiating companies with a technological focus from others with a more holistic vision. Regarding practical implications, the results suggest that the successful adoption of the Internet of Things requires alignment between technological infrastructure and organizational culture. Therefore, SMEs are advised to prioritize connectivity and device management capabilities, while public policymakers should design strategies that promote regulatory compliance and security standards to close the maturity gap in the region.