Delivery Robots: 559,000 automated urban delivery vehicles by 2035
- Internet of Things
- IoT
- Hyperconnectivity
- Artificial Intelligence
- AI
- Autonomous Vehicles
- Drones
- Delivery Robots
- E-commerce
- Food Delivery Robots
- Last-mile Delivery
- LiDAR
- Package Delivery
- Retail
- Robotics
- Robots
- Sidewalks Autonomous Delivery Robot (SADR)
- Paras Sharma
- Nikita Singh
- Matt Arnott
This report provides Transforma Insights’ view on the Delivery Robot market. This segment comprises autonomous delivery robots used on sidewalks and paths, that deliver retail products, food items, documents, as well as other products. These robots are small in size and are typically equipped with cameras, LiDAR, ultrasonic sensors for detecting obstacles, GPS navigation for routing, along with a variety of other sensors, measurement units, and gyroscopes. Most of these robots use cellular communication (usually 4G and 5G) technology to transmit real-time information and videos. Mostly concentrated in developed regions such as North America and Europe, the market for delivery robots is typically triggered by the increasing need and demand for faster and more sustainable delivery services. Some countries such as Japan and South Korea are coming up with new laws to encourage adoption and help address labour shortage issues. This report also considers how these devices can create congestion on sidewalks and face stiff competition from drones. Some key organisations such as Amazon, Alibaba, and Uber have reflected on the cost and benefits of using robots for last-mile deliveries and many of them have reduced their research spending after not meeting the required economies of scale. Yet the market for autonomous delivery robots continues to grow with rising popularity among tech-savvy consumers and improved technology. 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.
- Amazon
- Cyan Robotics
- Domino’s
- FedEx
- George Mason Technologies
- Hello Robotics
- JD.com
- Kiwibot
- Kroger
- Naver
- Nuro
- Refraction AI
- Serve Robotics
- SK Telecom
- Starship Technologies
- Uber Eats
- Woowa Brothers
- Internet of Things
- Hyperconnectivity
- Autonomous Robotic Systems
- Artificial Intelligence
- Accommodation & Food Service
- Retail & Wholesale
IoT MVNO approaches illustrate trends in cellular connectivity pricing
- Internet of Things
- IoT
- connectivity
- cellular
- pricing
- tariffs
- eSIM
Transforma Insights recently published the 2026 update of its IoT MVNO market landscape report. The report is based on a wide sweep analysing the high-level capabilities and offerings of 234 MVNOs (up from 188 previously) around the world, including brief profiles of each. Based on that analysis the report provides some conclusions on the current state of the IoT MVNO market landscape. One of the most interesting areas set of trends from the research related to pricing, both in terms of the relative price points as well as new and/or innovative approaches to pricing and packaging of IoT connectivity and associated services. These trends provide some directional indicators of where pricing for cellular-based IoT connectivity is heading. This report summarises those trends, including price erosion (or lack of it), differentiated tariffs, charging for support plans and others.
- 1NCE
- Alliot Technologies
- Blues
- Cmobile
- Comgate
- Conecty
- DAC Wireless
- EasySIM
- EIOT Club
- GlobalM2MSIM
- Internet Initiative Japan
- IoTBiz
- Japan Telecom
- KeySIM
- Mineo
- Nifty Mobile
- Particle
- Pelion
- Poste Mobile
- Rocket Mobile
- Simbase
- Switch Labs
- Thingsdata
- Internet of Things
- Hyperconnectivity
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
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