Internet of Things 101: an introduction to the hardware, software, platforms, connectivity and services that make up IoT
- IoT
- internet of things
- M2M
- machine-to-machine
- telemetry
- telematics
The Internet of Things has been a hot topic for the last decade, delivering some fascinating and truly transformational capabilities. As a result it stands out as the biggest category of Digital Transformation. ‘IoT’ is an umbrella term that covers an almost indescribably diverse set of use cases.
- Amazon Web Services
- IBM
- Microsoft
- Vodafone
Human Machine Interface 101: a primer on new emerging AR and VR techniques that enable human interaction with new emerging technical environments
- human machine interface
- HMI
- virtual reality
- VR
- augmented reality
- AR
Human Machine Interface (HMI) technologies are wide ranging, and include concepts as diverse as haptic feedback to neural sensing. It is, however, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), and particularly AR, that will be most impactful in an enterprise context.
- Microsoft
- PTC
- Toshiba
- WakingApp
Digital Transformation Service Provider (DXSP) Peer Benchmarking 2021
- Digital Transformation
- systems integrator
- consultancy
- software
- hardware
- services
- AI
- Artificial Intelligence
- IoT
- Internet of Things
- human machine interface
- data
- robotics
- 3D printing
- manufacturing
- distributed ledger
- blockchain
- edge computing
- PLM
- product lifecycle management
- RPA
- robotic process automation
The DXSP Peer Benchmarking report compares the capabilities of 16 technology vendors, systems integrators and consultancies across 11 technology areas, including AI, IoT and distributed ledger, and dozens of functions, to determine which is best able to meet the needs of enterprises. It features Accenture, Atos, CGI, Cognizant, Deloitte, EY, Fujitsu, HCL, IBM, Infosys, KPMG, Oracle, SAP, TCS, Tech Mahindra, and Wipro.
- Accenture
- Atos
- CGI
- Cognizant
- Deloitte
- EY
- Fujitsu
- HCL
- IBM
- Infosys
- KPMG
- Oracle
- SAP
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
- Tech Mahindra
- Wipro
- Internet of Things
- Hyperconnectivity
- Human Machine Interface
- Artificial Intelligence
- Distributed Ledger
- 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing
- Autonomous Robotic Systems
- Data Sharing
- Edge Computing
- Future Technologies
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Robotic Process Automation
- Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing
- Mining & Quarrying
- Manufacturing
- Electricity, Gas, Steam & A/C
- Water Supply & Waste Management
- Construction
- Retail & Wholesale
- Transportation & Storage
- Accommodation & Food Service
- Information & Communication
- Finance & Insurance
- Real Estate
- Professional, Scientific & Technical
- Administrative
- Government
- Education
- Health & Social Care
- Arts & Entertainment
- Other Services
Deploying an Edge Computing environment
- Edge computing
- Internet of Things
- IoT
- Hyperconnectivity
- Human Machine Interface
- HMI
- Artificial Intelligence
- AI
- Data Sharing
- machine learning
- ML
- Industry 4.0
- 5G
- mobile private network
- MPN
- Augmented reality
- AR
- Multi-Access Edge Computing
- MEC
- cloud
- data centre
- software container
- Kubernetes
Edge computing is a key enabler for many solutions involving a spectrum of emerging technologies ranging from AI (Artificial Intelligence) to 5G. This report discusses challenges with deploying edge, beginning with the basic edge-enablement of existing assets, but also discussing the potential for multiple parties to access the same (or similar) edge data ultimately leading to the concept of edge application stores and data sharing with third parties.
- ARM
- Hitachi
- Inkwell Data
- IMS Evolve
- Pelion
- SAP
- Internet of Things
- Hyperconnectivity
- Human Machine Interface
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Sharing
- Edge Computing
Edge Computing will be critical for digital transformation
- Edge computing
- Internet of Things
- IoT
- Hyperconnectivity
- Human Machine Interface
- HMI
- Artificial Intelligence
- AI
- Data Sharing
- machine learning
- ML
- Industry 4.0
- 5G
- mobile private network
- MPN
- Augmented reality
- AR
- Multi-Access Edge Computing
- MEC
- cloud
- data centre
- Kubernetes
Technology-enabled solutions are becoming ever more critical to the day-to-day operations of many enterprises. Among the most impactful technologies are AI (Artificial Intelligence), IoT (Internet of Things), cloud computing, and next generation communication technologies such as 5G. Edge computing may garner fewer headlines, but it is a key enabler for many solutions that leverage the emerging technologies listed above. This report discusses the benefits of edge computing, the topography of applications that leverage edge computing, different kinds of edge locations and the dynamics of data in edge environments.
- Internet of Things
- Hyperconnectivity
- Human Machine Interface
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Sharing
- Edge Computing
CSPs that are serious about delivering IoT need a diverse portfolio of connectivity technologies
- Internet of Things
- IoT
- Hyperconnectivity
- NB-IoT
- LTE-M
- LoRaWAN
- cellular
- networks
- LPWA
- Sigfox
There is a wide variety of technologies available today to connect wide area IoT devices. Communications Service Providers typically limit themselves to just a small number, usually existing cellular technologies (including LPWA technologies NB-IoT and LTE-M). This report explores the growing fragmentation in the technology options for wide area IoT connectivity, including LoRaWAN, satellite and mesh networks. It also looks at the viability of adding them to a CSPs’ portfolio and the addressable opportunity that having those technologies might open up.
- Amazon Web Services
- Bouygues
- CAT Telecom
- Deutsche Telekom
- KPN
- Microsoft
- NTT
- Objenious
- Orange
- Proximus
- Sigfox
- SK Telecom
- Softbank
- Telefonica
- Telia
- Verizon
- Vodafone
- Internet of Things
- Hyperconnectivity
Finding an effective differentiator for IoT MVNOs
- Internet of Things
- IoT
- Hyperconnectivity
- MVNO
- connectivity
- eSIM
- platform
- cloud
The changing commercial dynamics in the provision of cellular IoT connectivity, particularly margin erosion, has resulted in an even greater impetus to find sustainable competitive differentiators on something other than the pure provision of connectivity. This is true for Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), but it is even more true of MVNOs. In this report we examine which differentiators, including software platforms, scale, tariffs, coverage, cloud integration, vertical solutions and pre- and post-sales support, will prove to be the most effective.
- 1NCE
- Amazon Web Services
- Blues Wireless
- Cisco
- Eseye
- floLIVE
- Giesecke & Devrient
- JT IoT
- KDDI
- KORE
- Microsoft
- Monogoto
- Orbcomm
- Pod Group
- Sierra Wireless
- Sigfox
- Soracom
- Teal Communications
- Telefonica
- Telus
- Wireless Logic
- Internet of Things
- Hyperconnectivity
Product Lifecycle Management 101: a primer on how PLM is extending through the full produce lifecycle to include as-a-service propositions
- Product lifecycle management
- PLM
- concept
- design
- digital twin
- xaaS
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is extending rapidly from the traditional bounds of Concept and Design stages for a product, and into downstream Realisation and Service stages. Particularly impactful will be the increasing adoption of x-as-a-service concepts, which will unlock economic value and transform maintenance functions and secondary markets for a wide range of assets.
- Dassault Systemes
- Hexagon PPM
- PTC
- Siemens
- Product Lifecycle Management
X-aaS: An enterprise-adopter led market reaching 226 million instances by 2030
- Autonomous Robotic Systems
- Internet of Things
- Project Lifecycle Management
- servitisation
- servitization
- X-aaS
- autonomy
- autonomous
- robots
- robotics
- drones
- UAVs
- unmanned aerial vehicles.
Servitisation, X-aaS, or the offering of assets as-a-service is a key concept in digital transformation. X-aaS approaches can unlock benefits ranging from enhanced value propositions to increased cost efficiency. This report provides a prediminantly quantitative perspective on this market opportunity.
- Internet of Things
- Autonomous Robotic Systems
- Product Lifecycle Management
What will cellular connectivity for IoT look like in 2030?
- Hyperconnectivity
- Internet of Things
- Edge Computing
- cellular
- mobile
- connectivity
- 5G
- 4G
- 3GPP
- mobile private networks
- MPN
- mMTC
- LPWA
- LTE-M
- NB-IoT
- DECT 2020-NR
- LoRaWAN
- pricing
- IMSI
- eSIM
- MNO
- MVNO
- hyperscaler
- spectrum
- competition
- NFV
- SDN
- Open RAN
This report examines the likely trends and developments in cellular wide area network technologies, ecosystem and commercial relationships, including the face of radio access networks, the new dynamics in how core and access networks are delivered, new models for spectrum ownership, the impact of hyperscalers, pricing and network economics, regulation and the relationships between the various participants in the ecosystem.
- 1NCE
- Affirmed Networks
- Amazon
- BEREC
- Blues Wireless
- Cellnex
- EMnify
- Ericsson
- Eseye
- Eutelsat
- Google
- Hologram
- Huawei
- KORE
- Microsoft
- Nokia
- Red Compartida
- SpaceX
- Wireless Logic
- Hyperconnectivity
- Internet of Things
- Edge Computing
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