As we come to the end of 2025, here’s a recap of the most popular Transforma Insights reports, blog posts, webinars and white papers of the year.
Within our Advisory Service we publish a series of reports focused on technical and commercial best practice for IoT, AI and other technologies that we cover. The list below reflects the most read reports by our subscribers.
The Communications Service Provider IoT Peer Benchmarking Report is Transforma Insights' annual review of the capabilities and strategies of the leading providers of cellular-based IoT connectivity. It provides analysis of key trends and our assessment of which are the leading providers. Link.
This report provides a snapshot of the state of the IoT market in 2024 and forecasts to 2034. It is compiled based on data extracted from the Transforma Insights IoT Forecast Database, specifically the IoT ‘Connected Things’ forecasts. The forecasts are constantly updated and cover hundreds of applications across 21 vertical sectors and 196 countries. Link.
In recent years the marketplace for Connectivity Management Platforms (CMPs) has evolved significantly. In this report, we provide a quick overview of the key functions of a CMP and a selection of leading players in the market, before analysing in detail the benefits of deploying a dedicated core alongside a CMP and also CMP abstraction. Link.
The use of satellite constellations to support Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity is attracting increasing attention, courtesy of the availability of Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), budding interest from Starlink, and a general increase in awareness of the use of satellite. This report provides an update on the latter, profiling the 49 satellite operators and other associated organisations that are the most significant players in the space. Link.
Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) have invested significant sums in upgrading to 5G. In increasing numbers they are also making the further step up to upgrading to a 5G Standalone (5G SA) core network. In this report we explore the likely true revenue potential for MNOs by applying the additional capabilities of 5G (and particularly 5G SA) to the Internet of Things. Link.
As well as the subscription reports, we also publish our thoughts on key trends in the market on our blog page, many of which relate to recent reports. The list below are the most read blogs during the last year.
Within the IoT connectivity landscape the only constant is change. One key trend trend relates to the way in which the arrival of SGP.32 remote SIM provisioning – as well as changing MNO/MVNO strategies, new approaches to connectivity management platforms, and the increased impact of data sovereignty regulations and geopolitical issues – promises to trigger a new phase in the provision of IoT connectivity and a change in the associated roles. Link.
Early March saw the annual pilgrimage to Barcelona for Mobile World CongressThe opportunity to spend four days (or more) locked in darkened meeting rooms discussing all things IoT connectivity offers an unrivalled opportunity to test hypotheses, triangulate views, and pick up gossip. Matt Hatton offers his perspectives on key news and themes from the show. Link.
The topic of 4G switch-off/refarming has become increasingly commonly discussed. The logic of refarming less spectrally efficient 4G to more spectrally efficient 5G, as well as rationalising the number of networks being operated, is inescapable. The question is when? In this blog post we offer a few thoughts on the likely timings of 4G switch-off. Link.
The automotive industry is in the midst of a profound digital transformation. At the heart of this shift lies eSIM technologies, which enable cars to connect seamlessly to mobile networks worldwide. In this blog post, Matt Hatton explores the technology evolution, the benefits and challenges of SGP.32 for automakers, and summarises the key considerations for implementation. Link.
Matt Hatton shares a highly selective set of trends from his visit to the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, taking in regulation, security, global trade, AI, IoT, satellite and much more. Link.
Transforma Insights publishes free sponsored White Papers and Position Papers in collaboration with clients, highlighting key technological, commercial and regulatory issues in the sectors that we cover. The list below reflects the most downloaded reports.
In this Position Paper, sponsored by Eseye, we explore the triggers for the emergence of the eSIM Orchestrator role triggered by the arrival of SGP.32, the market landscape that will emerge as a result, and the functionality that might be delivered by such a platform. Link.
This Position Paper examines key changes occurring in the provision of cellular-based IoT connectivity, including the growing demand for data to feed AI, the changing regulatory landscape, and evolving technology, including eSIM, network technology fragmentation, and the evolving platform landscape. It goes on to explore the impact these changes will have on MNOs and MVNOs. The report is sponsored by floLIVE. Link.
This report explores the evolving satellite IoT landscape, and how it is critical to rethink the segmentation of the market based on two key dimensions: application characteristics and vendor propositions to address them. Any assessment of the space must take account of this application/proposition fit. Link.
This report, sponsored by Somos, examines a range of new and emerging regulations that will impact the Internet of Things (IoT), particularly with regard to the need to update software onboard IoT devices to maintain security and ongoing regulatory compliance. Link.
This report, sponsored by floLIVE, examines the regulatory environment for the Internet of Things. This spans topics as diverse as device certification, permanent roaming, privacy, data sovereignty, national resilience, and security. Regulation affecting IoT has been growing considerably in recent years, meaning that IoT adopters need to be increasingly aware of the rules that apply to their deployment. Link.
We also run and participate in virtual briefings and webinars, either sponsored or our own, over the course of the year. Recordings are available for all of these on our Reports & Insights page. The below were the most attended sessions during the year.
Transforma Insights analysts provide their annual snapshot of the current state and future prognosis for the IoT market, giving you the most grounded perspective on what to expect over the next decade. Transforma Insights has long had a reputation for the most granular and rigorously researched forecasts of IoT and in the webinar we share the highlights. Link.
The world’s leading Internet of Things analyst firm presents the results of its annual CSP IoT Peer Benchmarking research analysing the capabilities and strategies of the leading MNOs and MVNOs in IoT. Link.
Transforma Insights and Eseye explore how the new SGP.32 ‘IoT’ Remote SIM Provisioning standard is reshaping global IoT connectivity. Discover the emergence of the eSIM Orchestrator (eSO) role, its impact on cellular IoT, and what enterprises should consider when selecting orchestration partners. Link.
IoT experts from Transforma Insights and floLIVE share how MNOs and MVNOs need to adapt their IoT strategies to reflect changing technical, commercial, and regulatory realities. Link.
IoT experts from Transforma Insights and Globalstar share insights on the rapidly evolving satellite IoT market, new technology developments, and the need for a new market segmentation. Link.
