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1. The Machine to Machine (M2M)
Market 2013-2023
Smart Devices & the Internet of Things (IoT)
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2. Contents
1. Executive Summary
1.1 M2M Market Set for Explosive Growth
1.2 Benefits of M2M
1.3 M2M Growth Drivers
1.4 LTE and M2M Uptake
1.5 Benefits of This Report
1.6 Who is This Report For?
1.7 Methodology
1.8 Global Cellular M2M Connections Forecast 2013-2023
1.9 Regional Cellular M2M Connections Forecast 2013-2023
1.10 Global M2M Connections by Market Segment 2013-2023
1.11 Global M2M Revenues Forecast Summary 2013-2023
2. Introduction to the M2M Market
2.1 What Does M2M Signify?
2.2 M2M History and Recent Developments
2.3 Benefits of M2M
2.4 M2M Applications by Industry
2.5 The Impact of Cloud Computing on M2M
2.6 Big-Data and M2M
2.7 Market Definition
3. Global M2M Market Forecast 2013-2023
3.1 Global Cellular M2M Connections Forecast 2013-2023
3.2 Regional M2M Connections Forecast 2013-2023
3.2.1 North America M2M Connections Forecast 2013-2023
3.2.2 European M2M Connections Forecast 2013-2023
3.2.3 Asia Pacific M2M Connections Forecast 2013-2023
3.2.4 Latin America M2M Connections Forecast 2013-2023
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3.2.5 Middle East and Africa M2M Connections Forecast 2013-2023
3.2.6 Regional M2M Connections Market Share 2013-2023
3.3 Global M2M Connections by Market Segment 2013-2023
3.4 Global Connected Devices Forecast 2013-2023
3.5 Global M2M Revenue Forecast 2013-2023
3.6 Global Wireless M2M Revenues Forecast 2013-2023
3.6.1 Global M2M Revenues from Enabling Technology 2013-2023
3.6.2 Global M2M Revenues from Network Integration 2013-2023
3.6.3 Global M2M Revenues from Monitoring 2013-2023
3.6.4 Global M2M Revenues from Apps and Services 2013-2023
3.7 Global M2M Revenue Shares by Application 2013-2023
3.8 Global Smart Meter Installation Forecast 2013-2023
3.8.1 Regional Smart Meter Penetration 2013-2023
3.8.1.1 Europe Smart Meter Penetration Forecast 2013-2023
3.8.1.2 North America Smart Meter Penetration Forecast 2013-2023
3.8.1.3 Asia Pacific Smart Meter Penetration Forecast 2013-2023
3.8.1.4 Latin America Smart Meter Penetration Forecast 2013-2023
3.8.1.5 ME & Africa Smart Meter Penetration Forecast 2013-2023
4. Current M2M Market Analysis
4.1 Network concerns for M2M
4.1.1 Requirements to Solve M2M Deployment Issues
4.1.1.1 Secure Data
4.1.1.2 GPRS / SMS / CDMA / LTE
4.1.1.3 Two-Way Communication
4.1.1.4 Support for More than One Communication Type
4.1.1.5 Ensuring Minimum Downtime
4.1.1.6 Cost Effective
4.1.1.7 Utilising the Right Toolsets
4.1.1.8 Optimised Billing
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4.2 M2M Business Case
4.2.1 Smart Services for M2M
4.2.1.1 Smart Service Business Plan for OEMs
4.3 M2M in the Future
4.3.1 System Awareness
4.3.2 Business Case for System Awareness
4.3.3 M2M Platform Requirements and Opportunities
4.3.4 M2M in the LTE Era
4.3.4.1 Switching from GSM to LTE
4.3.4.2 Impact of Switch from GSM to LTE on M2M
5. Opportunities with M2M
5.1 E-health
5.1.1 Qualcomm Life
5.1.2 Macaw – M2M Apps for mHealth
5.1.3 CardioNet
5.1.4 Smart Bandaids
5.1.5 Public Health
5.1.6 Personal Health
5.2 Smart Grid
5.3 Connected Appliances
5.3.1 Microchip
5.4 Connected Home
5.5 Internet Protocol Version 6 – IPv6
5.5.1 Potential Impact of IPv6 on M2M
5.5.2 Successful M2M Migration to IPv6
5.5.3 IPv6 to Benefit M2M
5.6 M2M Standards and Standards Bodies
5.7 M2M Applications
5.7.1 After-Market M2M Applications
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5.7.2 Regulatory M2M Applications
5.7.3 OEM Based M2M Applications
5.7.4 M2M Application Summary
6. SWOT Analysis of the M2M Market
6.1 Strengths
6.1.1Cost savings
6.1.2 Creating New Revenue Streams
6.1.3 Connected Devices Growing Rapidly
6.2 Weaknesses
6.2.1 M2M Solutions are Expensive
6.2.2 Technical Problems
6.2.3 Limited 3G Infrastructure
6.2.4 Limited Consumer Awareness
6.3 Opportunities
6.3.1 M2M Gaining Popularity
6.3.2 Enhanced Market Segmentation
6.3.3 M2M Can be Expanded to Any Vertical
6.4 Threats
6.4.1 Security Concerns
6.4.2 Highly Fragmented Market Place
6.4.3 Unclear Business Models
7. Expert Opinion
7.1 Visiongain Interview with Telit Wireless Solutions
7.1.1 Company Background and Product Offerings
7.1.2 Evolution of M2M Technology
7.1.3 Key Trends and Developments Driving M2M Adoption
7.1.4 M2M Will Grow Steadily in the Coming Years
7.1.5 M2M Market Will Grow but Not Without Restraints
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7.1.6 North America & Europe Will Be the Leading Regions for M2M
7.1.7 Challenges and Opportunities
7.1.8 Future of M2M Market
7.2 Visiongain Interview with Wilson Electronics
7.2.1 Company Background and Product Offerings
7.2.2 Evolution of M2M Technology
7.2.3 Key Trends and Developments Driving M2M Adoption
7.2.4 M2M Will Grow Substantially in the Coming Years
7.2.5 Proliferation of Wireless Networks to Drive M2M
7.3 Visiongain Interview with SIMCom Wireless Solutions
7.3.1 Company Background and Product Offerings
7.3.2 Evolution of M2M Technology
7.3.3 Leading verticals for M2M
7.3.4 Government Policies to Drive M2M
7.3.5 China will be a Key Region for M2M Growth
8. Leading Companies in the M2M Market
8.1 AT&T
8.1.1 Axeda
8.1.2 ILS Technology
8.1.3 SensorLogic
8.1.4 Sierra Wireless
8.2 NTT DoCoMo
8.2.1 NTT DoCoMo and Telematics
8.3 Verizon Wireless
8.3.1 Verizon’s Focus on Automotive Industry
8.3.2 Verizon Wireless and 4Home to Demonstrate 4G Services
8.3.3 nPhase
8.4 Telit Wireless Solutions
8.4.1 Telit Wireless M&A
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8.5 Orange
8.5.1 m2o City
8.5.2 Orange and Qualcomm
8.5.3 Everything Everywhere
8.5.4 TeliaSonera
8.6 Wilson Electronics
8.7 Novatel Wireless
8.7.1 Awards and Accolades 2013
8.8 SIMCom Wireless Solutions
8.9 Sierra Wireless
8.10 Sprint Nextel
8.10.1 Sprint M2M Collaboration Center
8.10.2 Sprint Command Center
8.10.3 Sprint M2M Partner Ecosystem
8.11 Jasper Wireless
8.11.1 Jasper Wireless Control Center
8.11.2 Jasper Wireless-powered M2M alliance
8.12 Numerex
8.12.1 Case Study
8.13 Berkeley Varitronics Systems
8.14 Raco Wireless
8.14.1 Omega Management Suite from Raco Wireless
8.14.2 Raco Wireless M2M Solutions Overview
8.15 Tyntec
8.15.1 Tyntec Offerings
8.15.1.1 Mobile Outbound SMS
8.15.1.2 Mobile Inbound SMS
8.15.1.3 2-Way SMS
8.15.1.4 Number Lookup
8.15.1.5 Mobile Authentication
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8.15.1.6 Mobile Ticketing
8.15.1.7 Online SMS Portal
8.16 Nokia Siemens Network
8.16.1 Metrik Solutions
8.16.1.1 iMETRIK
8.16.1.1.1 iMetrik-COLLECT
8.16.1.1.2 iMetrik-COVER
8.16.1.1.3 iMetrik-PROTECT
8.17 Telekom Austria
8.18 O2 Smart Meters
8.19 Intel
8.19.1 Using M2M to Increase ARPU
8.20 Vodafone
8.20.1 Vodafone’s Sustainability Strategy
8.20.2 Enterprise Sectors Served by Vodafone
8.20.2.1 Automotive and Telematics
8.20.2.2 Emergency Services
8.20.2.3 eCall and EU Initiatives
8.20.2.4 Consumer Electronics
8.20.2.5 Fleet and Asset Management
8.20.2.6 Healthcare
8.20.2.7 Manufacturing
8.20.2.8 Smart Grid and Smart Meters
8.20.2.9 Connected Home
8.21 Other Leading Companies in the M2M Market
9. Conclusions
9.1 M2M Drivers
9.1.1 Network Coverage
9.1.2 Telematics and Telemetry Increasing Efficiency
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9.1.3 Service Providers Need to Expand Offerings
9.1.4 Telematics Initiatives
9.1.5 IPv6 Will Increase M2M Opportunities
9.1.6 M2M Creating Scope for Development of New Applications
9.2 M2M Barriers
9.2.1 Fragmented Value Chain
9.2.2 Lack of Universal Standards
9.2.3 Marketing Challenges
9.2.4 Roaming
9.2.5 Security Concerns
9.3 Way Forward
9.3.1 Increase in M2M Partnerships
9.3.2 Standardisation
9.3.3 Measuring Data
9.3.4 New Business Models
9.4 Global M2M Market Forecast Summary 2013-2023
9.4.1 Global Cellular M2M Connections Forecast 2013-2023
9.4.2 Regional Cellular M2M Connections Forecast 2013-2023
9.4.3 Global M2M Connections by Market Segment 2013-2023
9.4.4 Global Connected Devices Forecast Summary 2013-2023
9.4.5 Global M2M Revenues Forecast Summary 2013-2023
10. Glossary
List of Tables
Table 1.1 Global Cellular M2M Connections Forecast Summary 2013-2023 (mn, CAGR %)
Table 1.2 Regional Cellular M2M Connections Forecast Summary 2013-2023 (mn, CAGR %)
Table 1.3 Global M2M Connections by Market Segment Forecast Summary 2013-2023 (mn,
CAGR %)
Table 1.4 Global M2M Revenues Forecast Summary 2013-2023 ($bn, CAGR %)
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Table 2.1 M2M Applications by Industry
Table 3.1 Global Cellular M2M Connections Forecast 2013-2023 (mn, AGR %, CAGR%,
Cumulative)
Table 3.3 Regional Cellular M2M Connections Forecast 2013-2023 (mn, AGR %)
Table 3.5 North America M2M Connections Forecast 2013-2023 (mn, AGR %, CAGR%,
Cumulative)
Table 3.7 Europe M2M Connections Forecast 2013-2023 (mn, AGR %, CAGR%, Cumulative)
Table 3.9 Asia Pacific M2M Connections Forecast 2013-2023 (mn, AGR %, CAGR%,
Cumulative)
Table 3.11 Latin America M2M Connections Forecast 2013-2023 (mn, AGR %, CAGR%,
Cumulative)
Table 3.13 ME & Africa M2M Connections Forecast 2013-2023 (mn, AGR %, CAGR%,
Cumulative)
Table 3.18 Global M2M Connections by Market Segment 2013-2023 (mn)
Table 3.22 Global Connected Devices Forecast 2013-2023 (bn, AGR %, CAGR%, Cumulative)
Table 3.24 Global M2M Revenues Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR %, CAGR%, Cumulative)
Table 3.26 Global Wireless M2M Revenue Forecasts by Service and Application 2013-2023 ($bn,
AGR %, CAGR%, Cumulative)
Table 3.27 Global Wireless M2M Revenues Forecast 2013-2023 ($bn, AGR %, CAGR%,
Cumulative)
Table 3.29 Global M2M Revenues Forecast - Enabling Technology 2013-2023($bn, AGR %,
CAGR%, Cumulative)
Table 3.31 Global M2M Revenues Forecast – Network Integration 2013-2023($bn, AGR %,
CAGR%, Cumulative)
Table 3.33 Global M2M Revenues Forecast – Monitoring 2013-2023($bn, AGR %, CAGR%,
Cumulative)
Table 3.35 Global M2M Revenues Forecast – Apps & Services 2013-2023($bn, AGR %, CAGR%,
Cumulative)
Table 3.40 Global Smart Meter Installation Forecast 2013-2023(mn, AGR %, CAGR%,
Cumulative)
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Table 3.42 Regional Smart Meter Penetration Forecast 2013-2023(%)
Table 3.44 Europe Smart Meter Penetration Forecast 2013-2023(%, CAGR %)
Table 3.46 North America Smart Meter Penetration Forecast 2013-2023(%, CAGR %)
Table 3.48 Asia Pacific Smart Meter Penetration Forecast 2013-2023(%, CAGR %)
Table 3.50 Latin America Smart Meter Penetration Forecast 2013-2023(%, CAGR %)
Table 3.52 ME & Africa Smart Meter Penetration Forecast 2013-2023(%, CAGR %)
Table 4.6 LTE Roll Out Schedule 2013
Table 5.1 M2M Industry and Sector Opportunities
Table 5.2 M2M Standards Bodies
Table 6.1 SWOT Analysis of the M2M Market 2013-2023
Table 8.1 AT&T Company Overview
Table 8.2 AT&T’s M2M Solution Advantages
Table 8.3 NTT DoCoMo Company Overview
Table 8.4 Verizon Wireless Company Overview
Table 8.5 Verizon Wireless M2M Solutions
Table 8.6 Orange Company Overview
Table 8.7 Orange M2M Offerings
Table 8.8 Orange M2M Use Cases
Table 8.9 EE M2M Platform Features
Table 8.10 SIMCom M2M Use Cases
Table 8.11 Sierra Wireless Company Overview
Table 8.12 Sprint M2M Solutions Overview
Table 8.13 Numerex Case Study
Table 8.14 iMetrik M2M Services
Table 8.15 iMetrik –PROTECT
Table 8.16 Benefits of Intel’s Hardware based M2M Solution
Table 8.17 Benefits of Intel’s Software based M2M Solution
Table 8.18 M2M for Increased ARPU
Table 8.19 Key Features and Benefits of Vodafone’s M2M Solution
Table 8.20 M2M Sustainability Potential
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Table 8.22 Other Leading Companies in the M2M Market 2013 (Company, Product /service)
Table 9.1 Global Cellular M2M Connections Forecast Summary 2013-2023 (mn, CAGR %)
Table 9.2 Regional Cellular M2M Connections Forecast Summary 2013-2023 (mn, CAGR %)
Table 9.3 Global M2M Connections by Market Segment Forecast Summary 2013-2023 (mn,
CAGR %)
Table 9.4 Global Connected Devices Forecast Summary 2013-2023 (bn, CAGR %)
Table 9.5 Global M2M revenues Forecast Summary 2013-2023 ($bn, CAGR %)
List of Figures
Figure 3.2 Global Cellular M2M Connections Forecast 2013-2023 (mn, AGR %)
Figure 3.4 Regional Cellular M2M Connections Forecast 2013-2023 (mn)
Figure 3.6 North America M2M Connections Forecast 2013-2023 (mn, AGR %)
Figure 3.8 European M2M Connections Forecast 2013-2023 (mn, AGR %)
Figure 3.10 Asia Pacific M2M Connections Forecast 2013-2023 (mn, AGR %)
Figure 3.12 Latin America M2M Connections Forecast 2013-2023 (mn, AGR %)
Figure 3.14 ME & Africa M2M Connections Forecast 2013-2023 (mn, AGR %)
Figure 3.15 Regional M2M Connections Market Share Forecast 2013 (%)
Figure 3.16 Regional M2M Connections Market Share Forecast 2018 (%)
Figure 3.17 Regional M2M Connections Market Share Forecast 2023 (%)
Figure 3.19 Global M2M Connections by Market Segment 2013(%)
Figure 3.20 Global M2M Connections by Market Segment 2018(%)
Figure 3.21Global M2M Connections by Market Segment 2023(%)
Figure 3.23 Global Connected Devices Forecast 2013-2023(bn, AGR %)
Figure 3.25 Global M2M Revenues Forecast 2013-2023($bn, AGR %)
Figure 3.28 Global Wireless M2M Revenues Forecast 2013-2023($bn, AGR %)
Figure 3.30 Global M2M Revenues Forecast - Enabling Technology 2013-2023($bn, AGR %)
Figure 3.32 Global M2M Revenues Forecast – Network Integration 2013-2023($bn, AGR %)
Figure 3.34 Global M2M Revenues Forecast – Monitoring 2013-2023($bn, AGR %)
Figure 3.36 Global M2M Revenues Forecast – Apps & Services 2013-2023($bn, AGR %)
Figure 3.37 Global M2M Revenue Share by Application 2013(%)
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Figure 3.38 Global M2M Revenue Share by Application 2018(%)
Figure 3.39 Global M2M Revenue Share by Application 2023(%)
Figure 3.41 Global Smart Meter Installation Forecast 2013-2023(mn, AGR %)
Figure 3.43 Regional Smart Meter Penetration Forecast 2013-2023(%)
Figure 3.45 Europe Smart Meter Penetration Forecast 2013-2023(%)
Figure 3.47 North America Smart Meter Penetration Forecast 2013-2023(%)
Figure 3.49 Asia pacific Smart Meter Penetration Forecast 2013-2023(%)
Figure 3.51 Latin America Smart Meter Penetration Forecast 2013-2023(%)
Figure 3.53 ME & Africa Smart Meter Penetration Forecast 2013-2023(%)
Figure 4.1 OEM Revenues from Services vs. Other Revenues 2013 (%)
Figure 4.2 OEM Margin Contributions from Services vs. Other Revenues 2013 (%)
Figure 4.3 Smart Service Business Plan for OEMs
Figure 4.4 Global eReader – Amazon Kindle vs. Others 2011-2012(Millions)
Figure 4.5 M2M Benefits
Figure 8.21 M2M Service Benefits for Road Accidents
Companies Mentioned in This Report
3
4Home
7 Layers
ABB Power & Robotics
AFrame Digital
Aeris Communications
Aeroscout
Air Products
Alcatel-Lucent
Alien Technology
AEP
Amadeus
America Movil
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Amazon
Arkessa
Apriva
Arrayent
AT&T
Atos Origin SA
Augusta Systems
AVIDwireless
Axeda Corporation
Best Buy
Berkeley Varitronics Systems (BVS)
BMW
CalAmp
CardioNet
CETECOM
China Mobile
China Telecom
Cinterion
Cisco
Clearconnex
Comtrol
Connect One
Connected Development
Connected Solutions
Coronis
CrossBridge Solutions
DataOnline
Deutsche Telekom
DiGi Telecommunications
Digi International
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Dust Networks
Drive.Cam
Echelon
eDevice
ei3
Ember
E-Mobile
Enfora
Ericsson
Esprida
Etisalat
Eurotech
Everything Everywhere (EE)
Elster Group
Exosite
Florida Power & Light
Ford Motor Company
Feeney Wireless
France-Telecom Orange
Fusion Wireless
G4S
Gemalto
General Electric
GE Energy
General Motors
Glo Mobile
Globalstar
Google
Honeywell International
Huawei
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Hughes Telematics
Hutchison 3
IBM
ILS Technology
iMetrik Solutions
iGPS
iWoW
Inilex
Inmarsat
Intel
Iridium Communications
Itron Inc.
Janus Remote Communications
Jasper Wireless
KORE Telematics
Korea Telecom
KPN
Laird Technologies
Lantronix
Landis+Gyr Ltd
Lenovo
LG
Lufthansa Systems
M20 City
M2M Communications
M2M DataSmart
Marvell
MEMSIC
Metrik Solutions
Microchip Technology
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Millenial Net
Mocana
Morey
Motorola
Motorola Mobility
MOXA
MTN
Nintendo
Netflix
Nissan
Neoway
Nokia
Nokia Siemens Networks
Novatel Wireless
nPhase
NTT DoCoMo
Numerex Corporation
O2
Omnilink Systems
Oncor
Optus
Orange
Oracle
Orange Business Services (OBS)
ORBCOMM
Palantiri Systems
Pacific Controls
Panasonic
Pedigree Technologies
PG&E
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Perle Systems
Plextek Group
Precidia Technologies
Proteus Biomedical
Podsystem
Position Logic
PSA
Qualcomm
Quectel
Qualcomm Health and Life Services
Qualcomm India
QUALCOMM Life Inc
Qualcomm Wireless Health
RACO Wireless
Red Bend Software
Redtail Telematics
Reflection Solutions
RF Code Inc.
RF Monolithics
Rogers Wireless
Rogers Communications
Safaricom
Sagemcom
Savi Technology
SENA Technologies
SensorLogic
Sensus USA Inc
Siemens Water
Sierra Wireless
Sigma Designs
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SIMCom Wireless Solutions
SingTel
Sixnet
Sim Tech Group
SkyTel
Softbank Mobile
Sony
Southern California Edison
Southern Company
Sprint
Sprint Nextel
Swisscom
Synchronoss Technologies
T Mobile
Telcel
Tele2
Telefónica
Telekom Austria
TeleNor
Telenor Connexion
Telenor ASA
Telenor Objects
TeliaSonera
Telit Wireless Solutions
Telstra
Telular
TELUS Mobility
Tendril Networks
Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO)
Toshiba
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Texas Instruments
Telefonica UK
ThingMagic
T-Mobile
Tridium
Trimble
True Move
Top Global
Tyntec
U.S. Preventative Medicine
u-blox
UTC Power
V2COM
Veolia Water
VeriSign
Verizon Wireless
Verizon Communications
Vimpelcom
Vodafone
Vodafone Brasil
Volvo
Wavefront
Walsh Wireless
WebTech Wireless
Wilson Electronics
Wipro
Wyless Group
Xact Technology
XATA
ZTE
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Government Agencies and Other Organisations Mentioned in This Report
6LowPAN
3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP)
Association of Radio Industries and Businesses (ARIB)
Alliance for Telecommunication Industry Solutions (ATIS)
CENELEC
Canada's Centre of Excellence for Wireless Commercialization and Research
China Communications Standards Association (CCSA)
EPCGlobal
European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA)
European Commission (EC)
European Smart Metering Industry Group (ESMIG)
European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI)
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Home Gateway Initiative (HGI)
Home Plug Alliance
IEEE
IETF ROLL
Industry Canada (IC)
International Telegraph Union (ITU)
KNX
The Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA)
Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
Telecommunication Technology Committee (TTC) of Japan
Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA) of Korea
US Department of Energy
US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
W-Mbus
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3.6.1 Global M2M Revenues from Enabling Technology 2013-2023
In 2013 we expect it to M2M revenues from enabling technology to reach $0.7 billion, rising with a
CAGR of 14.9% to 1.4 billion by 2018. See Table 3.29 and Figure 3.30 for an illustration of these
figures.
Table 3.29 Global M2M Revenues Forecast - Enabling Technology 2013-2023($bn,
AGR %, CAGR%, Cumulative)
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
0.7
Revenues $bn
0.6
0.7
0.7
0.7
1.4
1.8
2.3
2.9
3.7
4.7
22.1
-0.5
-10.1
116.2
25.8
26.4
26.9
27.0
27.2
AGR (%)
-8.8
CAGR (%) 2013-18
14.9
2018-23
2023 2013-23
20.2
27.4
20.9
CAGR (%) 2013-23
Source: Visiongain 2013
Figure 3.30 Global M2M Revenues Forecast - Enabling Technology 2013-2023($bn,
AGR %)
5.0
130
4.5
110
3.5
90
3.0
70
2.5
2.0
50
1.5
AGR %
Revenues £bn
4.0
30
1.0
10
0.5
0.0
-10
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Year
Revenues $bn
AGR %
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3.8.1.5 ME & Africa Smart Meter Penetration Forecast 2013-2023
As underdeveloped markets we expect uptake of smart meters to be low in these regions. In 2013
the figure will stand at 4.3% but will grow with a CAGR of 9.9% to reach 11.0% in 2023. See Table
3.52 and Figure 3.53 for an illustration of these figures.
Table 3.52 ME & Africa Smart Meter Penetration Forecast 2013-2023(%, CAGR %)
2013
Penetration%
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
CAGR%
5.1
4.3
2014
5.7
6.2
6.9
7.5
8.1
8.8
9.3
10.4
11.0
9.9
Source: Visiongain 2013
Figure 3.53 ME & Africa Smart Meter Penetration Forecast 2013-2023(%)
12
Penetration %
10
8
6
4
2
0
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Year
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Penetration%
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Smart Devices & the Internet of Things (IoT)
7. Expert Opinion
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7.1 Visiongain Interview with Telit Wireless Solutions
Visiongain conducted an interview with Alexander Bufalino, Senior Executive Vice-President –
Global Marketing at Telit Wireless solutions about his viewpoint of the M2M market.
7.1.1 Company Background and Product Offerings
Visiongain: Please give us a little background about Telit Wireless and your M2M related
product/service offerings.
Alexander Bufalino: Telit has over 12 years of experience exclusively in the M2M market. Telit
drives technology innovation from seven R&D centers around the globe and is propelling M2M
technology into main-stream adoption. Major breakthroughs in the M2M space include the ballgrid-array (BGA) module in the mid-00s, the “Family” and “Unified-Form-Factor” concepts which
ensures compatibility sideways across different cellular technologies(from GSM to HSDPA, from
the IS-95A/B to CDMA 2000 1x) and backwards over different product generations; and the
smallest and most sensitive GPS receiver module in the market.
Telit offers an extensive portfolio of the cellular, short-range, and positioning - global navigation
satellite system (GNSS) modules, available in over 80 countries. Telit wireless products are highly
business scalable and interchangeable across families, technologies, and generations so that
customers can keep development costs low and benefit from sturdy protection of their design
investments.
Telit’s business unit “m2mAIR” offers a suite of value-added services, including mobile
connectivity, Platform as a Service (PaaS) based application enablement and cloud back-end
integration services which are designed to streamline the deployment of M2M applications.
m2mAIR confirms Telit’s commitment to making it easy for M2M to enable the broadest possible
range of applications. We use Software as a Service (SaaS) models to deliver value added
services and solutions on the mobile network side of device connectivity focusing on superior
performance, redundancy, and network coverage. On the Internet side we deploy a secure, end-toend platform to enable configuration and deployment of enterprise-grade M2M applications without
any programming – enabling intelligence in no time.
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25. The Machine to Machine (M2M) Market 2013-2023:
Smart Devices & the Internet of Things (IoT)
8. Leading Companies in the M2M Market
The M2M eco-system is highly fragmented and consists of many players including Enterprises,
Network operators, M2M service providers (MVNO), Device Manufacturers (OEM) and Chip set
vendors. The M2M market is traditionally defined by modules and vertical-centric applications. The
main companies active in the cellular M2M module market include: Cinterion, Huawei, iWOW,
Neoway, Novatel Wireless, Quectel, Sagemcom, Sierra Wireless, SIMcom Wireless Solutions, Telit
Communications, u-blox, and ZTE.
8.1 AT&T
AT&T has been in the M2M market place for a number of years and is the leading provider of M2M
connectivity in the US. AT&T is constantly broadening its M2M services portfolio with new
application integration, development, and management solutions, as well as enhanced global
roaming capabilities to help companies across various industries curb IT costs, complexity and
time to market.
Table 8.1 AT&T Company Overview
2012
Total company revenue $bn
$126.4bn
Wireless service operating revenues
$59.2mn
Data services operating revenues
$31.8mn
Voice services operating revenues
$22.6mn
Key Competitors
Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint Nextel
Headquarters
Ticker
Website
Dallas, Texas
NYSE: T
www.att.com
Source: Visiongain 2013
AT&T is increasingly forming partnerships with companies that specialize in M2M technology to
offer customers more options for development, enterprise integration and management of M2M
solutions. In 2010, AT&T announced the extension of an agreement with KORE Telematics,
AT&T's largest Value Added Reseller of M2M network services, to support wireless data services
through AT&T Control Center, powered by Jasper Wireless.
As a result of this agreement, KORE Telematics will manage customers who can benefit from
access to the AT&T Control Center's diagnostic tools as well as further streamline the recently
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