The role of AI in transforming the industrial automation technology stack
- Internet of Things
- IoT
- Artificial Intelligence
- AI
- Edge Computing
- Anomaly Detection
- Automated Quality Control
- Digital Thread
- Digital Twin
- Edge Computing
- Generative Design
- IIoT
- Industrial AI
- Industrial Automation
- Industrial Edge
- Industrial Internet of Things
- Industrial Operations
- Logistics
- Predictive Maintenance
- Smart Manufacturing
- Visual Inspection
Industrial operations are evolving from discrete, layered systems into interconnected digital ecosystems, reshaping how data flows across the industrial technology stack and how processes are managed and executed. Traditionally, industrial systems have relied on a layered architecture in which physical assets and sensors generate data, connectivity and automation systems collect and control it, and higher-level applications such as MES, SCADA, and ERP provide monitoring, optimisation, and business management. Today, shopfloors increasingly bring together physical assets, industrial sensors, IIoT devices, automation and control systems, cloud infrastructure, and industrial data platforms, generating large volumes of operational data that must be integrated, contextualised, analysed, and acted upon in real time. As these systems become more interconnected, traditional applications can no longer operate as isolated platforms and increasingly need to connect with operational technology (OT), industrial data platforms, analytics, and AI-driven applications to enable synchronised execution, end-to-end visibility, and context-aware decision-making. AI is further changing this architecture by acting as an intelligence layer across previously siloed systems combining data and context to identify patterns and relationships, generate insights and predictions, recommend actions, and, in more advanced applications, orchestrate workflows or trigger actions across the technology stack. This enables industrial systems to move beyond monitoring and predefined rules toward more predictive, adaptive, and increasingly autonomous operations, while the underlying systems continue to execute and govern core processes. This report examines how AI is reshaping the industrial technology architecture and how industrial technology vendors are positioning themselves to capture its value. It begins by mapping the industrial technology stack and assesses how AI is being integrated across the layers of the stack, from physical assets and connectivity through industrial applications and enterprise systems. The report then explores the evolution of industrial AI, from descriptive and predictive analytics to generative and agentic AI, highlighting how AI is progressing from providing insights to supporting and autonomously executing industrial workflows. The report subsequently examines key vendor strategies for embedding AI into existing industrial platforms, including the integration of industrial copilots and AI agents into applications such as MES, SCADA, engineering and asset management. It also explores the growing importance of industrial data platforms as the foundation for AI, the development of domain-specific AI models tailored to industrial environments, and the increasing use of M&A to strengthen data, software, connectivity and engineering capabilities. Together, these developments illustrate the shift from standalone AI applications towards integrated, AI-ready industrial platforms and highlight how vendors are positioning themselves for the next phase of industrial AI adoption.
- Altair
- AspenTech
- ASTI
- AVEVA
- Bayer
- Brightly
- Canopus AI
- Cognite
- Dotmatics
- Emerson
- GE Vernova
- Losant
- Phoenix Integration
- Plex Systems
- PTC
- Rockwell Automation
- Schneider Electric
- Sevensense
- Siemens
- ServiceMax
- Velotic
- Internet of Things
- Hyperconnectivity
- Artificial Intelligence
- Human Machine Interface
- Edge Computing
- Autonomous Robotic Systems
- Data Sharing
- Product Lifecycle Management
The end of “Secure Enough”: what the EU Cyber Resilience Act changes for IoT
- CRA
- Cyber Resilience Act
- IoT
- Internet of Things
- NIS2
- NIS 2 Directive
The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is an EU regulation that establishes mandatory cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements placed on the EU market. Its objective is to improve cybersecurity throughout a product's lifecycle by ensuring manufacturers build security into products from the outset and continue to manage cybersecurity risks after sale. The CRA applies to a broad range of connected hardware and software products, including consumer devices, industrial equipment, embedded software, operating systems, and standalone software. Manufacturers must identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks during design and development, produce technical documentation, conduct conformity assessments, and issue a Declaration of Conformity before placing products on the market. Products must also be supplied with security information, clear instructions, and benefit from support periods. A key feature of the CRA is its focus on the entire product lifecycle. Manufacturers are required to monitor vulnerabilities, provide security updates without undue delay, and maintain coordinated vulnerability disclosure processes. Where appropriate, products should support automatic security updates enabled by default while allowing users to opt out. Actively exploited vulnerabilities and severe security incidents must be reported within specified timeframes. The CRA also introduces obligations for importers and distributors to verify that products meet the regulation before making them available in the EU. Products considered to present higher cybersecurity risks are classified as Important or Critical products and are subject to more rigorous conformity assessment procedures. Non-compliance can result in significant penalties, including fines of up to EUR15 million or 2.5% of worldwide annual turnover, whichever is higher. The CRA is intended to create a consistent baseline of cybersecurity across the EU, improve consumer confidence, and strengthen the resilience of Europe's digital economy. In this report we summarise the key provisions of the CRA regulation, discuss the concept of automatic security updates ‘where applicable’ in some detail, and also seek to dispel some of the more frequent misunderstandings that we hear in discussions with IoT industry stakeholders. We also highlight a key interaction between the CRA and the EU’s NIS 2 Directive.
Worker Safety: 27.7 million connected devices, generating USD3.7 billion revenue by 2035
- Internet of Things
- IoT
- Worker Safety
- Bodycams
- Body-Worn Cameras
- Smart Hardhats
- Lone Worker
- EMS Monitoring
- First Responders Monitoring
- Law Enforcement Personnel Monitoring
- Police Officer Monitoring
- Workplace Safety
- Health and Safety
- Wearables
This report provides Transforma Insights’ view on the market for Worker Safety solutions involving the use of the Internet of Things. This segment comprises Emergency Services Personal Monitoring and Lone Worker Safety. To provide a safe and worker-friendly environment, companies are ramping up their efforts to reduce workplace accidents and enhance transparency and accountability of workers. Worker Safety solutions can help reduce human and capital loss resulting from on-site worker injuries. To address this market, manufacturers have developed connected wearable devices in multiple shapes and models which can be worn as armbands, insoles (for tracking a worker’s movement and posture), or vests. Some devices are equipped with cameras and provide indoor and outdoor location tracking via GPS or beacons. Many devices offer SOS functionality in case of emergencies. 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.
- Aware360
- Axon
- Blackline Safety
- Globalstar
- Honeywell
- IBM
- Motorola
- PRO BETON
- Wearin
- Wolfcom
- Internet of Things
- Hyperconnectivity
- Government
- Health & Social Care
Security Tracking: 11.7 million connected devices by 2035, generating USD1.7 billion in revenue
- Internet of Things
- IoT
- Bodycams
- Security Tracking
- Electronic Monitoring
- Offender Tagging
- Smart Soldier
- Defence
- Military
- Personal Monitoring
- Wearables
This report provides Transforma Insights’ view on the IoT Security Tracking market. This segment comprises monitoring devices for defence personnel, security guards, and prison guards. The segment also includes tracking devices for offender tagging. To provide a safe working environment, businesses, federal agencies, and correctional departments are ramping up efforts to safeguard their personnel from accidents and injuries. Security Tracking solutions can reduce human and capital loss resulting from on-site injuries. To address this market, manufacturers have developed connected wearable devices which can be worn as wristbands, ankle bracelets, or on an individual’s clothes. 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.
- Attenti
- Axon
- BI
- Buddi
- LifeLens Technologies
- Lonealert
- Motorola
- Raveon
- Serco
- SuperCom
- Wireless CCTV
- Internet of Things
- Hyperconnectivity
Vehicle Diagnostics: Embedded vehicle intelligence will drive the USD12.8 billion market by 2035
- Artificial Intelligence
- Internet of Things
- IoT
- Hyperconnectivity
- Automotive
- Connected Car
- Connected Vehicles
- OBD-II
- On-Board Diagnostics
- Vehicle Diagnostic
- Vehicle Diagnostic Aftermarket
- Vehicle Diagnostic Head Unit
- Vehicle Health
This report provides Transforma Insights’ view on the Vehicle Diagnostics market. This segment comprises two Applications: Vehicle Diagnostics Head Unit and Vehicle Diagnostics Aftermarket. Vehicle Diagnostics is an important feature that enables manufacturers and vehicle owners to identify faults and issues that may be systemic across their vehicles or fleets at an early stage. The market is dominated by diagnostics features, that are built into vehicles by OEMs and connected via the Vehicle Head Unit. The provision of such services helps OEMs maintain a relationship with their customers and represents an additional service to add to a chargeable connected vehicle offering. Owners benefit from real-time updates on vehicle condition, and reduced maintenance costs and servicing time. For the OEMs, it’s also another way of advertising new products, services, and benefits to the existing customers. For instance, Mercedes-Benz persuades customers to service their cars at authorised car dealerships to avail themselves of benefits in the form of discounts and free diagnosis. The growing adoption of connected diagnostics is also being supported by regulatory requirements. UNECE Regulations R155 and R156, became mandatory for newly produced vehicles in the EU, the UK, Japan, South Korea, and other UNECE contracting markets from July 2024. They require OEMs to implement certified cybersecurity and software update management systems throughout the vehicle lifecycle. Technological advancements are further accelerating adoption through remote fault identification and reduction in vehicle. The emergence of software-defined vehicles (SDVs), artificial intelligence, and predictive maintenance capabilities, is increasing the importance of continuous vehicle monitoring and diagnostics. OEMs such as Tesla, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz have expanded investments in connected vehicle platforms that are capable of monitoring vehicle telemetry, software performance, battery health, and component condition in real time. Aftermarket devices are usually purchased by vehicle owners or technicians. These devices can be plugged into OBD-II ports and are typically equipped with Short Range technology, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. As vehicles become more complex, fault identification will become increasingly challenging, and diagnostics devices will be increasingly required. Home mechanics will purchase these devices to avoid paying additional fees for vehicle servicing. 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.
- Actia Group
- Autel
- BMW
- Bosch
- Chrysler
- Ford
- Hyundai
- Kia
- Launch Technology Company
- Mercedes-Benz
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
- Rivian
- Snap-On
- Tesla
- Texa
- Toyota
- Volkswagen
- Internet of Things
- Hyperconnectivity
- Artificial Intelligence
- Manufacturing
- Transportation & Storage
- Consumer
IT & Other Office Equipment: 816 million connected devices by the end of 2035 aiding the future of hybrid working
- Internet of Things
- IoT
- Hyperconnectivity
- Office Equipment
- Common Area Displays
- Digital Whiteboards
- Fax Machines
- Franking Machines
- Network Attached Storage
- Office Automation
- Office Equipment
- Printers
- Photocopiers
- Scanners
- Ticker Machines
- Suruchi Dhingra
- Matt Arnott
This report provides Transforma Insights’ view on the IT & Other Office Equipment market. This segment comprises printers, scanners, fax machines, franking machines, network attached storage, common area displays, digital whiteboards, ticker machines, and other equipment used in an office environment. Most of these devices are now being connected to provide greater operational efficiency to office spaces and reduce downtime in case of any malfunction. The rise in hybrid working has led to a shift in the use of these devices from office spaces to homes and further leads to subscription-based business models to allow the smooth functioning and operation of these devices. Connectivity has played a key role in the development and distribution of these on-demand services, such as automated ink and paper replenishment in the case of printing devices. However, the growing adoption of sustainability practices and the shift towards a paperless environment is expected to cut down on the usage of devices such as printers, scanners, photocopiers, and fax machines, leading to a reduction in the use of multiple distributed devices. 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.
- Brother
- Canon
- Dynamo LED Tickers
- Epson
- FP Mailing
- HP
- IoTConnect
- QNAP
- SendPro
- Spacewell
- Synology
- Table Air
- Ticker Play Systems
- Hyperconnectivity
- Internet of Things
- Information & Communication
- Finance & Insurance
- Professional, Scientific & Technical
- Education
Personal Assistance Robots: Rising robot deployments to drive the global installed base to 462 million by 2035
- Artificial Intelligence
- Autonomous Robotic Systems
- Internet of Things
- Hyperconnectivity
- Assisted Living
- Automated Trolleys
- Automated Zimmer Frames
- Bar Tender Robots
- Bedside Delivery Robots
- Bellhop Robots
- Cleaning Barn Robots
- Concierge Robots
- Cooking Robots
- Exoskeletons
- Feeding Stock Robots
- Greeters
- Laundry Robots
- Lawn Mower Robots
- Mops
- Personal Delivery Robots
- Pool Cleaning Robots
- Robotic Pets
- Room Delivery Robots
- Smart Suitcases
- Social Support Robots
- Supplies Robots
- Table Delivery Robots
- UV Sterilisation Robots
- Vacuum Cleaning robots
- Window Cleaning robots
- Robots
- Robotics
- Autonomous
- Paras Sharma
- Nikita Singh
- Matt Arnott
This report provides Transforma Insights’ view on the Personal Assistance Robots market. The Application Group comprises a variety of categories of fully autonomous machines that undertake a diverse set of use cases, including Monitoring (e.g. Boston Dynamics’ Spot robots for industrial inspections and Amazon Astro for home security monitoring), Social Interaction (e.g. Telepresence robots by Ava and Ohmni Labs), Cleaning and Maintenance (e.g. Husqvarna’s Automowers for robotic lawn mowing, Roomba by iRobot and Deebot-N30 by Ecovacs for indoor cleaning), Gofor (e.g. Relay Delivery Robots and Moxi robots by Diligent Robotics. ), Efficiency (e.g. Apptronik's Apollo and Scorpion, a robot bartender by Richtech Robotics , ), and Assisted Living (e.g. automated Zimmer frames and trolleys) and companionship robots (e.g. Sony’s robotic pet ‘Aido’). Personal Assistance Robots have risen to prominence primarily owing to the convergence of technological improvements and societal needs. Progress in artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and robotics has resulted in robots that are increasingly capable of communication and performing an ever-wider variety of tasks. Ageing populations and increasingly busy lifestyles have increased the demand for solutions that can provide support for household tasks, companionship, and healthcare assistance. High wages in many developed nations have also resulted in a situation where robots can offer much greater efficiency when replacing or assisting human workers. Consequently, Personal Assistance Robots have begun to emerge as valuable companions and assistants, providing efficiency and convenience in a variety of use cases. The report provides a detailed definition of the sector, an 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.
- Albert (Czech Republic)
- Aloft Hotels
- Advinia Healthcare
- Aethon Robotics
- Amazon
- Apple
- Apptronik
- AURA
- Ava
- Baxter
- Boston Dynamics
- Circolo Hospital
- Brain Corp
- Crown Plaza Hotel
- Diligent Robotics
- Ecovacs
- Ekso Bionics
- Eufy
- Frink
- Goodman Group
- Google
- Honjo Elementary School
- Husqvarna
- Hyundai Motor Group
- IBM
- ICE Cobotics
- iRobot
- International Federation of Robotics
- Intuition Robotics
- KABAM Robotics
- Kemco Facilities Services
- Kia
- Mercedes-Benz
- Microsoft
- Millennium Hotels & Resorts
- Nala
- Neato
- Ohmni Labs
- Relay Robotics
- Richtech Robotics Roborock
- Samsung
- Scripps Health
- Signa
- SingHealth
- SMP Robotics
- Sony
- Stanford University
- Statistics Bureau of Japan
- The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA)
- The University of Texas Medical Branch’s (UTMB) Angleton Danbury
- Tencent
- Internet of Things
- Hyperconnectivity
- Autonomous Robotic Systems
- Artificial Intelligence
- Accommodation & Food Service
- Health & Social Care
- Consumer
Vehicle Rental, Leasing & Sharing Management: Digitalisation and automation driving 21.7 million connected devices by 2035
- Internet of Things
- IoT
- Hyperconnectivity
- Connected Vehicles
- Automotive
- Autonomous Cars
- Carpooling
- Carsharing
- Connected Cars
- Fleet Management
- Peer-to-Peer
- Rental
- Leasing
- Sharing
- Vehicle Financing
This report provides Transforma Insights’ view on the use of IoT in Vehicle Rental, Leasing & Sharing Management. This segment comprises two sub-applications: Vehicle Rental, Leasing & Sharing Management Head Unit and Vehicle Rental, Leasing & Sharing Management Aftermarket. This report focuses on the remote monitoring and management of vehicles lent to businesses and private individuals by a third-party provider. These include rental companies, leasing and finance providers, car-sharing operators, subscription mobility services, and gig economy fleet providers. Connected vehicle technologies are increasingly used to track vehicle location, monitor usage, support predictive maintenance, automate vehicle access and billing, improve fleet utilisation, and enhance customer experience through app-based and contactless mobility services. Although the market has historically relied on aftermarket telematics devices, automotive OEMs are increasingly offering embedded connectivity and fleet management solutions for rental, leasing, and sharing operators. OEMs, including Ford, General Motors, Toyota, and Stellantis, now support connected mobility services through embedded telematics platforms. However, aftermarket solutions remain important for multi-brand fleets operated by companies such as Avis Budget Group, Hertz Global Holdings, and Europcar Mobility Group, which continue to deploy telematics platforms from providers including Geotab, Targa Telematics, and Octo Telematics to simplify fleet operations and reduce costs. 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.
- Avis Budget Group
- BMW
- CalAmp
- Daimler
- Enterprise Holdings
- Europcar
- Fiat
- Ford
- Free2move
- General Motors
- Geotab
- Google
- Halo cars
- Hertz 24/7
- ID Systems
- Invers
- Octo Telematics
- OK Mobility
- Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi
- Ridecell
- Samsara
- Stellantis
- Targa Telematics
- Telefonica
- T-Mobile
- Toosla
- Toyota
- Turo
- Uber
- Virtuo
- Volvo
- Vulog
- Webfleet
- Zipcar
- Zubie
- Internet of Things
- Hyperconnectivity
Public Space Lighting: 165 million connections by 2035 helping to reduce costs and energy consumption
- Internet of Things
- IoT
- Cellular
- Connected Streetlights
- Energy Savings
- Lamp Post
- Public Utilities
- Smart City
- Smart Lighting
- Street Lighting
- Sustainability
- Paras Sharma
- Nikita Singh
- Matt Arnott
This report provides Transforma Insights’ view on the use of IoT devices in the public space lighting market. This segment includes the monitoring, control, and management of lighting for streets and other public spaces, typically provided by local government or utilities. Streetlights are a significant contributor to the electricity bills of local authorities, accounting for 20-40% of total energy consumption in cities worldwide and resulting in significant greenhouse gas emissions. To reduce this cost and make street lighting more sustainable, governments across the globe are spending heavily to replace them with smart LED lamps that can be controlled remotely using different technologies, including Wi-Fi, Cellular, LPWA, and RF mesh. 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 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 breakdowns and public/private network splits, is available through the IoT Forecast tool.
- Auckland Transport
- Cimcon
- Dimonoff
- Dongguan
- GE Lighting
- GridComm
- InteliLIGHT
- Itron
- Paradox Engineering
- Philips Lighting
- Quantela
- Samudra
- ShotSpotter
- Sierra Wireless
- Signify
- Spie
- TerraGo
- T-Systems
- Telensa
- The City of Edinburgh Council
- Tvlight
- Ubicquia
- Verizon
- Websym Tezeva
- Xiamen Iotcomm Technology
- Internet of Things
- Hyperconnectivity
- Electricity, Gas, Steam & A/C
- Government
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