This report provides Transforma Insights’ view on the White Goods market. This segment comprises Commercial and Residential White Goods, including fridges, freezers, fridge-freezers, washing machines, drying machines, washer-dryers, cooking equipment, and dishwashers. Smart connected white goods provide consumers with a host of options to run and control them via a PC, tablet, or smartphone application. These appliances typically connect via Wi-Fi, but with notable use of PLC (Power Line Communication), NFC (Near Field Communication), Bluetooth, and Zigbee. In future, manufacturers will increasingly implement LPWA connectivity on these devices for remote monitoring and diagnostics purposes. Overall, we expect the number of connected white goods devices to grow more than ten-fold between now and 2030, reaching 1.1 billion connected 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 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.

This report examines the capabilities of Bosch in Digital Transformation. It provides a comprehensive review of the products, services, and capabilities of Bosch across 11 technology areas and dozens of functions, to determine its core strengths for meeting enterprise needs. The 11 technology families in which the vendors capabilities are assessed are IoT, Hyperconnectivity, Human Machine Interface, Artificial Intelligence, Distributed Ledger, Data Sharing, Product Lifecycle Management, Robotic Process Automation, Edge Computing, Autonomous Robotic Systems, and 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing. While these might not encompass every possible technology that organisations might need in order to purse a Digital Transformation, they certainly represent the most disruptive, and therefore the ones of which enterprises should be most aware. The report includes rating across each of the technology areas and functional capabilities (specialised hardware, general hardware, software products, integrated solutions, application development, systems integration and project management, specialist services, field & operational services) using Transforma Insight’s four-level universal rating system for vendors in Digital Transformation. Internet of Things, for instance, spans hardware, software, application development, implementation, field services and specialist services. For each of the 92 combinations of function and technology, Bosch is rated for whether its capabilities are ‘Emerging’, ‘Significant’ or ‘Market Leading’ (or ‘None’). This rating is based on both the credibility of the solution and the position of the offering in the market (e.g. market share).

The Building Safety & Security market is an expanding global opportunity underpinned by increasing adoption in newly constructed buildings and the increasing number of retrofit devices being installed in existing buildings. Growth in the construction industry and increased strategic alliances between construction companies and security vendors are resulting in high adoption in newly constructed buildings. Growing customer awareness, decreasing cost of security devices, increased fear of crime, ease of installation, and incentives from home insurance companies are factors propelling the growth of retrofit devices in existing buildings. Stringent regulations related to the installation of fire and safety devices are also driving the growth of both new building solutions and retrofit devices. The growth of this market also impacts the growth of other Application Groups such as Building Automation.

Transforma Insights and ng-voice explain why IoT applications increasingly need to support voice, which technologies are available and appropriate to deliver voice services, and the best way for connectivity providers to implement a scalable capability

Countries around the world are working on transforming the agriculture industry by leveraging IoT to streamline and optimise their farming activities. 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.

This report, sponsored by floLIVE, examines the regulatory environment for the Internet of Things. The main focus is on those regulations with which a company deploying IoT will need to comply. 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.

IoT experts from Transforma Insights and floLIVE share the key regulations that any company deploying IoT needs to be aware of, ranging from security and privacy to licensing and permanent roaming.

The telecommunications industry is making a major shift in priorities. At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona earlier this year, artificial intelligence took centre stage expanding the telco discussion beyond connected industries and 5G networks. Almost all the communications service providers (CSPs) highlighted the impact of this technology in improving their operations. While most of the focus is still on bringing internal operational efficiencies, more recently, telecom operators have started exploring ways to incorporate AI into their offerings to drive revenues. By enhancing their products with AI to analyse data sets insightfully and quickly, telecom companies can help to solve the business problems of their clients, including sustainability challenges, customer analysis, marketing problems and network issues. In some cases, MNOs and MVNOs are pursuing a strategy of providing consulting related to AI and/or adding AI features into their offerings, for instance for predictive maintenance. Companies like SK Telecom, Vodafone, Telefonica and Globe Telecom are transforming their operations by integrating AI solutions into their service offerings. In this report, we aggregate the findings of recent research into the AI capabilities for CSPs and how these are offered to their clients to show the main capabilities of CSPs in AI in four categories: AI Infrastructure: Defined as AI specialised data centres, computing infrastructure service, semiconductors specifically focussed on AI, AI accelerator chips, and on-device AI. AI Professional Services: Including services like AI consulting, strategy formation, solution development and implementation, system integration and project management. AI Integrated Solutions: Referring to provision of off the shelf AI applications, for instance, for driver behaviour monitoring on video feeds, operational analytics to help retailers, or natural language processing for documents. AI Platforms: Referring to platforms used to build, deploy, train or manage AI applications. Additionally, it also includes provision of AutoML automated, low-code or no-code platforms which draw on various frameworks and libraries. The Communications Service Providers profiled in this report are: AT&T, Bharti Airtel, Deutsche Telekom, Globe Telecom, KDDI Corporation, Maxis, NTT, Ooredoo, Reliance Jio, Singtel, SK Telecom, Telefónica, Telefónica Tech, Verizon and Vodafone. Some leading CSP’s are not included because of lack of information availability or absence of B2B offerings in AI.

This report provides Transforma Insights’ view on the Payment Processing market with a primary focus on Checkout Systems, Parking Payments, Self-Checkout Systems and Pay Stations, and Card Payment Terminals. A fully integrated Payment Processing system allows the monitoring of purchases to obtain accurate figures for stock movement that will, in turn, assist in supply chain management, enable leaner on-shelf inventory, and avoid stock shortages. The use of cashless payments is rising on a daily basis and is acting as a major driver for the adoption of contactless payment processing terminals. The adoption of contactless payments has also been further driven by its use in sectors beyond retail, such as public transport. 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.

This report examines digital transformation (DX) in the automotive sector, enabled by the key technology groups that are the focus of Transforma Insights’ research. The report focuses on digitally transformative solutions in the automotive industry, encompassing various aspects of the industry, including dealership showrooms, repair and servicing centres, electric vehicle adoption, and the transition towards self-driving vehicles. This report does not address the wider technological changes in the manufacturing of passenger and commercial vehicles or smart mobility and integrated transport systems. The automotive industry has witnessed major disruptions in recent years, affecting all stakeholders in the value chain. Some notable trends include the rapid growth of electric vehicles, the testing and deployment of self-driving cars, and increased investment in digital solutions to enhance customer experience throughout the vehicle ownership lifecycle, from purchasing to usage and servicing. The push towards net-zero emissions and a desire to reduce health risks have driven businesses to adopt electric vehicles and fleets cross multiple industries are being electrified to shift towards a greener transportation to not only reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also lower fuel costs. Rapid digital transformation in the automotive industry has led businesses to innovate and develop mobility for the future, that ensures sustainability, connectivity, safety, and passenger and driver comfort. The battleground has shifted away from product-driven sales and towards technology-based services. Vehicle Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are realising that recurring service revenue is as lucrative if not more so than vehicle sales since the traditional business of selling cars is generally a low margin business. The better margins available for software services is motivating a push by the OEMs towards the software business and some OEMs have entered into joint ventures with technology companies as a part of their strategy to focus on developing connected vehicle software. Data from in-vehicle sensors provides insights into driver and cabin behaviours, enabling OEMs to harness this data to create customised service offerings and unlock new revenue potential. As a result of this, and many other developments, OEMs are integrating high-performance computing chips into vehicles for real-time decision-making, particularly in self-driving cars. The concept of connected vehicles transforms cars into smartphones on wheels, offering an enriched in-vehicle experience. Passengers and drivers in turn are coming to expect an enriched and customised in-vehicle experience, benefitting from automatic adjustments to infotainment, temperature, and lighting settings, along with real-time alerts about road conditions to avoid traffic and potential accidents. Overall, we have identified nine (9) key domains of change in the automotive industry. These are discussed in more detail in this document and comprise:  Customer Experience, includes the use of digital technologies to enhance customer experience at customer touchpoints.  Enhanced Vehicle Assessment. Includes the use of digital technologies for the service and maintenance of vehicles at repair and service centres.  EV Charging & Battery Leasing, includes the use of public and private EV charging, battery swapping, and electrification of roads to support electric vehicles.  Vehicle Platform & OEM Connectivity, includes the use of embedded hardware vehicle head units to provide commercial and private vehicles with wide area connectivity and connected and other services.  Aftermarket Devices, includes fleet management and a range of other diagnostic, driver support and infotainment devices that are purchased after a vehicle is manufactured and sold to a customer.  Autonomous Vehicles, includes autonomous passenger vehicles and autonomous road freight vehicles for reducing the burden on human drivers of strenuous driving requirements.  Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) & Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V), focuses on vehicle communications with road infrastructure and other vehicles.  OEM Data Sharing, includes the sharing of vehicle data across the automotive supply chain.  Vehicle Recycling, includes the use of digital technologies in vehicle recycling for maximum utilisation of reusable materials and reduce waste generation to a minimum. Collectively, the concepts listed above will bring significant changes to the automotive sector in the coming years. From a technology perspective and as illustrated in Figure 1 1 below, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Sharing (DS), the Internet of Things (IoT), Hyperconnectivity (HC), and Edge Computing (EC) emerge as the key drivers of change in AutoTech. Human Machine Interface (HMI), Distributed Ledger (DL) and Autonomous Robotic Systems (ARS) also contribute to the digital transformation of the automotive sector in selected applications. Figure 1 1: Key technologies enabling digital transformation in AutoTech [Source: Transforma Insights, 2024] AI DS IoT HC EC HMI DL ARS Customer Experience ● ● Enhanced Vehicle Assessment ● ● ● ● ● EV Charging & Battery Leasing ● ● ● ● ● Vehicle Platform & OEM Connectivity ● ● ● ● ● ● Aftermarket Devices ● ● ● ● Autonomous Vehicles ● ● ● ● ● V2X & V2V ● ● ● ● ● OEM Data Sharing ● ● ● Vehicle Recycling ● ● ● The identified nine domains of change have both direct and indirect impacts in terms of economic and societal benefits, and many of them play a vital role in terms of enabling sustainability. As shown in Figure 1 2 below, the greatest sustainability benefits are achieved by implementing EV Charging & Battery Leasing, Autonomous Vehicles, and V2X & V2V. The nine identified doamins have the potential to generate maximum societal and economic benefits by reducing traffic congestion and decreasing road accidents. In terms of driver experience, Vehicle Platform & OEM Connectivity, Aftermarket Devices, Autonomous Vehicles, and Customer Experience have the potential to show maximum benefits.