AI and IoT: what are the implications of the convergence of the technology domains?
- Artificial Intelligence
- AI
- Internet of Things
- IoT
- Physical AI
- AIoT
- platforms
- cloud
- edge computing
- hardware
This report examines the growing convergence of Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things, which has emerged recently under the concepts of ‘Physical AI’ and ‘AIoT’. AI has the potential to be a major driver of IoT adoption by increasing the value of connected assets, enabling greater automation, improving decision-making, and creating new applications across consumer, enterprise, and industrial environments. The report explores how AI processing is increasingly moving from centralised cloud environments to edge devices, reducing latency, improving privacy, lowering connectivity costs, and enabling real-time responses. The report also analyses the broader implications of the convergence of AI and IoT for infrastructure, hardware, connectivity, software platforms, and operational processes. It examines the growing importance of cloud-to-edge orchestration, specialised AI chipsets, AIoT platforms, and evolving cellular architectures designed to support distributed intelligence. In addition, it considers how AI can improve the operation of IoT businesses themselves through automation, analytics, and operational optimisation. While the opportunities are substantial, the report identifies significant challenges, including device heterogeneity, security risks, model management, regulatory requirements, and organisational complexity.
- Hyperconnectivity
- Internet of Things
- Edge Computing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Autonomous Robotic Systems
- Data Sharing
IoT MVNO market landscape 2026
- IoT
- Internet of Things
- connectivity
- cellular
- MVNO
- mobile virtual network operator
This report provides an update on the IoT MVNO Market Landscape report first published in November 2021 and revised in December 2023. It includes analysis of the capabilities of 234 MVNOs (up from 188 previously) around the world, including brief profiles of each. Based on that analysis we draw some conclusions on the current state of the IoT MVNO market landscape. We consider which are the leading IoT MVNOs and look at how the MVNO landscape has changed in the last two years, including the imminent need to revise the definition of MVNO with the arrival of SGP.32 eSIM, and a decline in M&A. The research also turned up a lot of interesting trends in packaging and pricing, which will be explored in a separate report ‘IoT MVNO Price Trends’.
- 1Global
- 1NCE
- 1oT
- Airlinq
- Beiwei Hive IoT
- BICS
- Cobira
- CommsCloud
- Conecto
- ConnectedYou
- Console Connect
- CSL Group
- CTExcel
- Cubic Telecom
- DEEP
- emnify
- Eseye
- Expeto
- FloLIVE
- Geniox Mobile
- Giesecke+Devrient
- GigSky
- iBasis
- Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ)
- iOnline
- IoT Connect Mobile
- Itron
- IXT
- Kajeet
- KORE
- Lenovo Connect
- Limitless Mobile
- M2M Intelligence
- Marubeni Network Solutions
- Monogoto
- MyEvolution
- Nets360
- NLT (Next Level Telecom)
- Onomondo
- Onwave
- Orbcomm
- OV
- Pangea Group
- Particle.io
- Pelion
- Plintron
- POND IoT
- Proximus Global
- Semtech
- Soracom
- Spitfire Network Services
- Syniverse
- Tata Communications MOVE
- Teal
- Telit Cinterion
- Telna
- Transatel
- Velos IoT
- Wireless Logic
- and over 170 other MVNOs
- Hyperconnectivity
- Internet of Things
Webinar – AI and IoT: a marriage made in heaven?
- IoT
- Internet of Things
- AI
- Artificial Intelligence
- AIoT
- Chiplets
- Physical AI
- Network AI
- CCTV
- Orchestration
- Software platform
- Natural language processing
- NLP
- Video analytics
- AI use cases
- Edge processing
The impact of AI is being felt throughout the technology world, and beyond. There has been a lot of discussion about the impact that it will have on the Internet of Things. This webinar provides Transforma Insights’ perspectives, including on AI as a driver for IoT, how it will be integrated into IoT solutions, and as a tool to be harnessed to optimise the delivery of IoT.
- Artificial Intelligence
- Internet of Things
- Edge Computing
- Hyperconnectivity
Global regulations for connected vehicles
- Connected Vehicles
- Cybersecurity
- Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X)
- Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V)
- Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I)
- Vehicle-to-Cloud (V2C)
- Remote Hijacking
- Automotive Security
- Cyber Threats
- Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates
- Automotive Cyber Regulations
- Data Security Law (DSL)
- Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL)
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA)
- UN R155
- UN R156
- AIS 189
- AIS 190
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
The automotive industry is undergoing a rapid transformation as vehicles evolve from isolated mechanical hardware systems into highly connected platforms. As connectivity becomes a defining feature of next-generation vehicles and they evolve into software-defined, data-driven, and cloud-connected systems, governments and regulatory agencies worldwide are increasingly focused on establishing frameworks that balance innovation with safety, cybersecurity, privacy, and interoperability requirements.
- Tesla
- Fiat Chrysler
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) China
- General Motors
- Mitsubishi
- LexisNexis
- Daimler
- Ford
- United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
- Edge Computing
- Hyperconnectivity
- Internet of Things
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Sharing
- Autonomous Robotic Systems
- Transportation & Storage
- Manufacturing
Generation: Microgeneration drives growth as connected generation devices expand to 208 million by 2035
- Internet of Things
- IoT
- Generation
- Power Stations
- Solar
- Power Generation
- Wind
- Groundsource
- Cogeneration
- Renewable Energy
- Smart Grid
- Microgeneration
- Wind Energy
- Wind Turbines
- Hydro Electric Dams
- Electricity
- Electrical Power
This report provides Transforma Insights’ view on the Generation market. This segment comprises Power Generation and Microgeneration. This is now a mature market focusing on sensors deployed on energy-producing equipment to gain insights into their proper utilisation and function. These solutions will ensure that devices are working at their optimal capacity at all times and provide timely alerts for any maintenance needs to ensure that downtime is reduced. Recent growth has been encouraged by greater demand for clean sources of energy, which has risen to support governments’ attempts to achieve their sustainability targets. These solutions are usually more decentralised than traditional energy generation methods. Consequently, the remote monitoring of these assets requires a greater number of sensors for each unit of energy generated. Looking ahead, the convergence of IoT with AI, digital twins, and smart grid technologies will further strengthen the ability of energy systems to operate dynamically and sustainably. This will be crucial in supporting global decarbonisation goals while meeting the rising demand for electricity in an increasingly electrified world. The report provides a detailed definition of the sector, analysis of market development and profiles of the key vendors in the space. It also provides a summary of the current status of adoption and Transforma Insights’ ten-year forecasts for the market. The forecasts include analysis of the number of IoT connections by geography, the technologies used (including splits by 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, LPWA, short range, satellite, and others), as well as the revenue split between module, value-added connectivity, and services. A full set of forecast data, including country-level forecasts, sector break-downs and public/private network splits, is available through the IoT Forecast tool.
- Enel
- Engie
- GE Vernova
- Iberdrola
- Infosys
- NextEra Energy
- Orsted
- Siemens Gamesa
- Suzlon Energy
- Tata Power Solar
- TCS
- Internet of Things
- Hyperconnectivity
- Electricity, Gas, Steam & A/C
- Consumer
Mobile Private Networks (MPN) market landscape 2026
- IoT
- Internet of Things
- connectivity
- cellular
- MVNO
- mobile virtual network operator
- private networks
- private cellular networks
- private mobile networks
- core
- 5G Core
- LTE Core
- Mobile Private Networks (MPN)
- Private Cellular Networks (PCN)
- Private LTE
- Private 5G
- Suruchi Dhingra
- Joydeep Bhattacharyya
This report explores the global private cellular network vendor and service provider landscape amid growing enterprise demand for secure, scalable, and mission-critical wireless connectivity. As organisations pursue greater automation, operational visibility, and digital transformation, private 4G and 5G networks are increasingly being viewed as foundational enterprise infrastructure. The market, however, remains complex and fragmented. Enterprises can choose from a wide range of providers including mobile network operators, network equipment vendors, cloud providers, industrial technology companies, systems integrators, and specialist private network providers. Each brings different strengths, architectures, deployment models, and routes to market. The report is structured into four key sections. The first section examines the core components of private networks, including radio access network (RAN), core networks, spectrum options, edge computing, devices, and orchestration platforms, capabilities that together enable end-to-end private 5G deployments. The second section analyses the different categories of players participating in the market, such as telecom equipment vendors, mobile operators, cloud providers, systems integrators, industrial technology companies, and software specialists, highlighting their roles within the private 4G/5G value chain. The third section of the report includes detailed profiles of 100 private 4G/5G vendors, providing insights into their product portfolios, strategic focus areas, partnerships, deployment capabilities, and positioning within the competitive landscape. A final section provides some conclusions and recommendations about key trends in the space. Together, these sections offer a holistic view of the private 5G market and its future direction.
- Abside Networks
- Accenture
- Accuver
- Affirmed Networks
- Airspan
- AlefEdge
- Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise
- Alianza
- Altiostar
- Ambra Solutions
- America Movil
- Anterix
- ASOCS
- AsiaInfo
- Askey Computer
- AT&T
- Ataya
- Athonet
- AttoCore
- AWS
- Baicells
- Benetel
- Betacom
- Bharti Airtel
- BLiNQ Networks
- Blue Arcus
- Boingo Wireless
- Boldyn Networks
- BT
- BT Group
- CampusGenius
- Capestone
- Capgemini
- Celona
- China Mobile
- China Telecom
- China Unicom
- Ciena Corporation
- Cirrus Core Networks
- Cisco
- Cocus
- Comba Telecom
- CommScope
- Cumucore
- Deutsche Telekom
- Druid Software
- Edzcom
- Ericsson
- Expeto
- Federated Wireless
- Firecell
- FreedomFi
- Fujitsu
- Globalstar
- GXC
- HFR Mobile
- Highway 9
- HPE
- Huawei
- IBM
- IP.Access
- IPLook
- JMA Wireless
- Juniper Networks
- Kajeet
- Kyndryl
- Leissner Data
- LG Electronics
- Mavenir
- Metaswitch
- Microsoft Azure
- Moso Networks
- NEC
- Neutroon
- Nokia
- NTT Comm
- NTT DATA
- Nybsys
- Oceus Networks
- Oracle
- Orange
- Parallel Wireless
- Pente Networks
- QCT
- Qucell
- Rakuten Symphony
- Redevi
- RSRF
- Samsung
- Sercomm
- Siemens
- Singtel
- STC
- Summa
- Swisscom
- Tampnet
- Tech Mahindra
- Telefónica
- Telia
- Telenor
- Telrad
- Telstra
- Three Group Solutions
- TIM
- T-Mobile
- Verizon
- Vodafone
- XIUS
- ZTE
- Hyperconnectivity
- Internet of Things
- Edge Computing
Connected Batteries: 268 million battery devices by 2035 supporting grid modernisation and clean energy systems
- Internet of Things
- IoT
- Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
- Connected Batteries
- Electricity
- Electricity Grid
- Energy Management System (EMS)
- Energy Storage
- Grid Storage
- Megapack
- Microgrid
- Nuclear Power
- Portable
- Power Supply
- Powerwall
- Renewables
- Smart Grid
- Solar Panel
- Utilities
This report summarises Transforma Insights’ views on the ‘Connected Batteries’ IoT market, found in the Transforma Insights Connected Things IoT forecast. The report covers details on the evolution of battery technology, beginning with traditional batteries with no communication technologies, up to current batteries with built-in connectivity. It covers different sizes of batteries, from large grid-scale batteries to small portable batteries. Mostly concentrated in developed regions such as North America and Europe, the market for batteries is typically triggered by local electricity utility providers in the case of grids and microgrids, and consumers in the case of in-building and portable batteries. The report also describes the reasons for the increasing adoption of batteries, such as increasing usage and cost of electricity, focus on renewable energy sources, the rise of AI and data centres requiring infrastructure for power backup and storage, as well as the war between Russia and Ukraine, and the resulting impact on natural gas use in European countries. The report provides a detailed definition of the sector, analysis of market development and profiles of the key vendors in the space. It also provides a summary of the current status of adoption and Transforma Insights’ ten-year forecasts for the market. The forecasts include analysis of the number of IoT connections by geography, the technologies used (including splits by 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, LPWA, short range, satellite and others), as well as the revenue split between module, value-added connectivity and services. A full set of forecast data, including country-level forecasts, sector break-downs and public/private network splits, is available through the IoT Forecast tool.
- ACCIONA Energia
- Alpha ESS
- Azuri Technologies
- BYD
- d.light
- CATL
- Enel
- Fenix International
- Fluence
- Generac
- Huawei
- Imperial Oil
- LG
- M-Kopa
- Ørsted
- Rolls Royce
- Schneider Electric
- Sonnen Group
- Tesla
- Hyperconnectivity
- Internet of Things
- Consumer
- Electricity, Gas, Steam & A/C
Combining Satellite and Cellular Technologies for IoT: A Playbook
- Satellite
- IoT
- Internet of Things
- Playbook
- cellular
- remote
- NB-IoT
- LTE-M
- mMTC
Satellite and cellular connectivity technologies are both well-established options to be considered for connecting any IoT device estate, particularly in wide area and outdoors contexts. However, the choice between the two approaches is often not clear cut, and in many cases hybrid connectivity solutions that can connect using either technology at different times may unlock additional benefits.
- Agrosmart
- Brasil Verde
- Ceres Tag
- Globalstar
- Lonestar Tracking
- Ranchbot
- TGI Connect
- Edge Computing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Internet of Things
- Hyperconnectivity
An Application Enablement Platform (AEP) Market Framework
- Application enablement platform (AEP)
- IoT platform
- Data management
- Device management
- MQTT
- Platform framework
- Vertical platform
- Generic platform
- Hyperscalers
An IoT Application Enablement Platform (AEP) supports businesses to build, deploy, manage, and scale IoT applications by integrating IoT assets potentially also with OT and IT assets, and managing potentially massive volumes of data. Such platforms can be hardware agnostic, including application programming interfaces (APIs), software development kits (SDKs), business rules, integrations to third-party services, and tools to enable compatibility with a wide range of devices and communication protocols, helping businesses to adapt to the introduction of new technologies.
- ABB
- Aeris
- Alibaba Cloud
- AVEVA
- Ayla Networks
- AWS
- BioT
- Blynk
- Bosch
- Bytebeam
- Clearblade
- CropX
- Davra
- Decklar
- DEOS
- Exosite
- FairCom
- GridPoint
- IoT83
- iRootech
- Litmus
- Losant
- Memfault
- Microsoft
- Oracle
- Particle
- Schneider Electric
- Sense
- Siemens
- Thingularity
- thinger.io
- ThingsBoard
- Tuya
- Validic
- Vivalink
- Vusion
- workM8
- and Zoho.
- Edge Computing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Internet of Things
IoT Application Enablement Platforms (AEP) Vendor Profiles
- Application enablement platform (AEP)
- IoT platform
- Business rules
- data ingestion
- data transformation
- Device management
- Data management. Data visualisation
- Edge AI.
This report profiles some of the key Application Enablement Platforms (AEPs) available today. With the increasing importance of connected devices across industries the role of AEPs is to support businesses in managing their deployed devices, often across varied geographies. However, the AEP market is fragmented with a diverse range of platforms seeking to differentiate their services in the face of stiff competition.
- ABB
- Aeris
- Akenza
- Alibaba
- Altair
- AllThingsTalk
- AVEVA
- AWS IoT
- Ayla Networks
- Balena
- BioT
- Blynk
- Bosch IoT
- Bytebeam
- Clearblade
- CropX
- Cumulocity
- Datacake
- Davra
- Decklar
- DEOS
- Exosite
- FairCom
- Friendly Technologies
- Fogwing
- GridPoint
- HiveMQ
- Home Assistant
- Honeywell Forge
- Hyper Logical
- IBM
- IoT83
- Iotellect
- iRootech
- John Deere Operations Center
- Kaa IoT
- Kuzzle
- LEXI
- Litmus
- Losant
- Mainflux
- Memfault
- Microsoft
- OpenRemote
- Oracle
- Particle
- PointGuard
- PTC
- Schneider Electric
- Sense
- Senseone
- Siemens
- Telit
- Thinger.io
- ThingsBoard
- Thingularity
- TagoIO
- Tuya
- Validic
- Vivalink
- Vusion
- Wireless Logic
- workM8
- and Zoho.
- Edge Computing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Internet of Things
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