Digital Transformation in Smart Cities
- Smart cities
- urban
- traffic
- streetlights
- safety
- waste management
- environment
- mobility
- transport
- data
- bodycams
This report examines digital transformation (DX) in Smart Cities, enabled by the key technology groups that are the focus of Transforma Insights’ research. It identifies nine key 'domains of change' in smart cities, where urban areas can harness new technologies to reduce costs and improve public services.
- Aeroqual
- Aimsun
- Atos
- Axis Communications
- Axon
- Baidu
- Bentley Systems
- Bigbelly
- Bosch
- CGI
- Cisco
- Civilia
- Cleverciti
- DJI
- Ecomesure
- EcubeLabs
- Enevo
- Fujitsu
- Giant Bicycles
- GMV
- Honeywell
- Init
- Inrix
- Interparking
- IQAir
- Itron
- Johnson Controls
- Libelium
- Lyft
- Motorola
- NordSense
- NoTraffic
- Oizom
- Pedego
- Qualcomm
- Quantela
- Sensoneo
- Signify
- Software AG
- Spark
- SRL Traffic Systems
- TCS
- Telensa
- Telit
- Teradata
- Thales Group
- Trapeze
- T-Systems
- Tvilight
- Verizon
- Via
- Wipro
- Wolfcom
Fujitsu: Digital Transformation capabilities assessment
- Internet of Things
- Artificial Intelligence
- Hyperconnectivity
- Human Machine Interface
- Data Sharing
- Autonomous Robotic Systems
- Distributed Ledger
- Edge Computing
- Robotic Process Automation
- Product Lifecycle Management
- iMotion
- Kozuchi
- Ricex
- Social Digital Twin
- Sholark
- Supply Chain Transparency
This report examines the capabilities of Fujitsu in Digital Transformation. It provides a comprehensive review of the products, services, and capabilities of Fujitsu 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, Fujitsu 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).
Disturbance Marketing: poking ‘truths’ to engage technologists
- Technology
- marketing
- Internet of Things
- IoT
- Artificial Intelligence
- AI
- Digital Transformation
‘Disturbance Marketing’ is a new approach proposed by Transforma Insights to promote technology products and services to professionals in technical fields. It identifies specific ‘truths’ that are understood by insiders within a field and then disturbs them through provocative messaging aimed at challenging prevailing wisdom. To be done effectively it involves messaging that comes from a credible source and with a relevant theme that originates from within the field to which it is addressed. It specifically excludes using approaches that are generic, and thus come from outside the field, such as ‘making things simple’ or ‘saving you $$$’. The aim is to attract attention to a product, of course. But that is also done in tandem with Disturbance Marketing’s aim to elevate the social capital of the customer by building their understanding of rapid technological and commercial developments; to do that it must tread a fine line between what grabs the attention and what is true. In this report, we first define what we mean by Disturbance Marketing and ground it in some discussions around wider ideas of ‘truth’, organisational intelligence, and disturbances, in a marketing context. We then examine the five steps in building a Disturbance Marketing message: seek truth then disturb it, keep it short, target primal instincts, use insider language, and build the customer’s social capital. Within that section, we also consider several real-world examples where Disturbance Marketing has been used effectively. The report then goes on to look at approaches that do and don’t work, including a critique of the generic and ‘outside’ language that tends to dominate technology marketing messages, before providing examples of how Disturbance Marketing approaches might be applied to new emergent technologies. Finally, we provide a 7-step approach for technology vendors to build their Disturbance Marketing messages.
- 1NCE
- Cassia Networks
- GSM Association
- KORE
- Twilio
- Wirepas
Ernst & Young (EY): Digital Transformation capabilities assessment
- EY ASpace
- EY Metaverse
- EY Smart Factory
- EY Wavespace
- Nucleus 3DP
- OpsChain
- Large Language Model
- Generative AI
- EY.ai
- Digital Transformation
- DXSP
- Internet of Things
- IoT
- Artificial Intelligence
- AI
- PLM
- distributed ledger
- blockchain
- Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
The report examines the capabilities of Ernst & Young (EY) in Digital Transformation. It provides a comprehensive review of the products, services, and capabilities of EY across 11 technology areas and dozens of functions, to determine the core strength of EY 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, EY 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).
LTE Cat 1 bis is a real contender in cellular-based IoT, at least in the medium term
- Hyperconnectivity
- IoT
- LTE
- 4G
- LTE Cat 1 bis
- LTE Cat 1
- LTE-M
- NB-IoT
- cellular
LTE Cat 1 bis was introduced as part of 3GPP Release 13 in 2016. Since then, it has been a little unclear exactly how it would fit into the panoply of cellular network technologies. Cat 1 bis devices are significantly cheaper, smaller and lower power than LTE Cat 1 (which is itself aimed at IoT applications), and with minimal impact on performance compared to LTE Cat 1. However, there was always a question mark over its ability to compete with the mMTC technologies LTE-M and NB-IoT given their superior coverage, battery life and assumed lower cost. However, deployment of LTE-M and NB-IoT has proved to be slower and more regionalised than might have been previously assumed. This leaves the door open for Cat 1 bis, although in the long run it is dependent on (4G) LTE deployments whereas those other technologies will continue to be supported as part of 5G standards in the long term. In this report we examine the capabilities of Cat 1 bis, and particularly focus on how it compares to LTE-M and NB-IoT. We consider deployment parameters such as uplink/downlink, latency, range, in-building coverage, unit price, power consumption, network availability globally, voice support, futureproofing, and module availability. The report also includes a top-level forecast of how many Cat 1 bis devices we expect to ship, relative to other LTE technologies.
- Deutsche Telekom
- Fibocom
- GSM Suppliers Association (GSA)
- Quectel
- Sierra Wireless
- SIMCom
- Telit Cinterion
- u-blox
- Hyperconnectivity
- Internet of Things
Road Public Transport: 7.3 million devices by 2032, offering real-time vehicle tracking, on-board payments, and internet services to passengers
- Internet of Things
- IoT
- Hyperconnectivity
- Connected Vehicles
- Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL)
- Buses
- Coaches
- Connected Vehicles
- Digital Signs
- Fleet Management
- On-board Connectivity
- On-board Payments
- Public Transport
- Smart Cities
- Surveillance cameras
This report summarises the status and forecasts from the Road Public Transport Application Group found in the Transforma Insights Connected Things IoT forecast. The report provides a description of what is covered in the Application Group, as well as top-level figures from the forecast that provide detail on how many connected devices will be installed, the types of communication technology used and the total revenue opportunity. Full details are accessible through the TAM Forecast tool.
- Anatel
- AT&T
- Bharat Benz
- Cradlepoint
- Daimler Trucks
- Eco Telematics Group
- FUSO
- Mercedes Benz
- Postel
- Quectel
- Robustel
- Scania
- Setra
- Sierra Wireless
- Telec
- Teltonika Networks
- Thomas Built
- Verizon Communications
- Volvo
- Internet of Things
- Hyperconnectivity
Connected Batteries: 183 million battery devices driven by falling costs and growth in renewable energy
- 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 the Transforma Insights view 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 the local electricity utility provider in the case of grid and microgrid, 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, 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.
- Alpha ESS
- Azuri Technologies
- d. Light
- DSD Renewables
- Enel
- Fenix International
- Generac
- Hawaii Electric Company
- Imperial Oil
- LG
- Liberty Utilities
- M-Kopa
- Omnigrid Micropower Company (OMC)
- Open Energi
- Pacific Gas and Energy (PG&E)
- Solar City
- Sonnen Group
- South Australia Government
- Tesla
- Vistra
- Hyperconnectivity
- Internet of Things
- Consumer
- Electricity, Gas, Steam & A/C
Waste Management: 2.9 million devices by 2032 to manage waste effectively and sustainably
- Internet of Things
- IoT
- Hyperconnectivity
- Asset Tracking & Monitoring
- Connected Bins
- Garbage
- Smart Bins
- Solar Bins
- Sustainability
- Trash Bins
- Trash Compactors
- Waste Collection
- Waste Disposal
- Waste Management Systems
This report summarises the status and forecasts from the Waste Management Application Group found in the Transforma Insights Connected Things IoT forecast. The report provides a description of what is covered in the Application Group, as well as top-level figures from the forecast that provide detail on how many connected devices will be installed, the types of communication technology used and the total revenue opportunity. Full details are accessible through the TAM Forecast tool.
- Big Belly
- Contenur
- eCube Labs
- Enevo
- Envac
- Evreka
- Farsite
- NordSense
- Sensoneo
- Internet of Things
- Hyperconnectivity
- Water Supply & Waste Management
CGI: Digital Transformation capabilities assessment
- CGI
- Digital Transformation
- DXSP
- Internet of Things
- IoT
- Artificial Intelligence
- AI
- PLM
- distributed ledger
- blockchain
- Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
- Automation
- Blockchain
- Data Exchange
- Hidden City
- Peer Benchmarking
- Smart Meters
- Vendor Analysis
- Vendor Rating
The report examines the capabilities of CGI in Digital Transformation. It provides a comprehensive review of the products, services, and capabilities of CGI across 11 technology areas and dozens of functions, to determine the core strength of CGI 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, CGI 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).
Assisted Living: 160 million connected devices by 2032, supporting elder care
- Internet of Things
- IoT
- Hyperconnectivity
- Assisted Living
- Connected Dispensers
- Senior Living Solution
- Wander Management
- Fall Management
- Assisted Living Alarm System
- Elderly Care
- Residential Care
- Care Homes
- Connected Health
- Matt Arnott
- Paras Sharma
- Matt Hatton
This report provides Transforma Insights’ view on the Assisted Living market. This segment comprises connected medicine dispensers, assisted living people tracking devices, residential care, and alarm systems. This report also provides insights on comprehensive living solutions, i.e., tracking devices and other assisted living solutions for patients that need significant day-to-day support and monitoring.
- AngelSense
- Essence SmartCare
- Hero
- Life360
- Medical Guardian
- MedMinder
- Internet of Things
- Hyperconnectivity
- Health & Social Care
- Consumer
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