IoT Connectivity & Hardware
IoT connectivity technologies provide the network infrastructure and communication capabilities required by IoT devices to collect, transport, and exchange data over the internet and be remotely monitored and controlled.
IoT hardware acts as the foundation for any IoT device, including its semiconductors, sensors, and other core device components.
Market Reports: IoT Connectivity & Hardware
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Mobile World Congress and Embedded World 2025—Analyst Takeaways
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Cellular IoT Module and Chipset Market Tracker & Forecast (Q1/2025 Update)
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Cellular IoT Module and Chipset Market Tracker & Forecast (Q4/2024 Update)
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Cellular IoT Connectivity Tracker and Forecast (Q4/2024 Update)
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Cellular IoT Modules & Chipsets Security Tracker (2024 Update)
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IoT eSIM Modules and iSIM Chipsets Market Tracker (2024 Update)
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Global Cellular IoT Module and Chipset Market Tracker & Forecast (Q3/2024 Update)
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IoT Mobile Operator Pricing and Market Report 2024-2030
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Latest Insights: IoT Connectivity & Hardware
Cellular IoT module market Q2 2023: 66% of IoT modules shipped without dedicated hardware security
In short The cellular IoT module market was stagnant in Q2’23 according to IoT Analytics latest data. Although IoT modules with dedicated security features are increasingly adopted, 66% of IoT modules shipped in Q2’23 had no dedicated hardware security and 29% had no security features at all. Recent demonstrations of vulnerabilities in non-dedicated hardware security features should drive the...
Top 10 IoT semiconductor design and technology trends
In short The semiconductor market saw its first market growth since 2021 amid continued trade tensions, slow economic growth, and chip shortages. IoT continues to gain importance. 10 trends from the IoT Chipset and IoT Module Trends Report 2023 showcase IoT adopter demands and how semiconductor OEMs/ODMs are addressing them. Why it matters For IoT vendors: In a highly dynamic market, IoT chip...
The vital role of industrial IoT gateways in bridging IT and OT
In short According to the IoT Gateway Market Report 2023–2027, the $0.9B industrial IoT (IIoT) gateway market experienced accelerated growth between 2021 and 2022, which is set to continue on the back of several favorable tailwinds. IIoT gateways are enabling IT and OT convergence by securely and efficiently sharing data between floor-level OT equipment and IT equipment or the cloud—with...
Entering the new age of cellular IoT: eSIM/iSIM market to surpass 500 million units in 2023
In short: eSIM/iSIM is transforming the dynamics of the cellular IoT market, offering increased flexibility, reduced provisioning time, smaller form factor, enhanced security, and sustainability. The eSIM/iSIM IoT market is poised to surpass the 500-million-units mark in 2023. Two factors will likely drive the growth of eSIM and iSIM in the cellular industry: cybersecurity regulations and GSMA...
Global cellular IoT module market declined 6% in Q1 2023 in a weakening demand environment
Key insights In Q1 2023, global cellular IoT module revenue declined 6% YoY; shipments declined 16%. The key reasons for the decline are: 1. Cautious end-user spending; 2. Inventory reductions; and 3. Chip supply issues. The top five cellular IoT module companies—Quectel, Fibocom, Telit Cinterion, Sierra Wireless, and LG Innotek—currently account for 66% of the global market. The Q1 market...
10 notable telco IoT trends—based on insights gathered in Q1 2023
Telco IoT market update Q1 2023 Telecommunication companies made $11 billion in revenue with cellular IoT connectivity services in 2022, according to the IoT Analytics Global Cellular IoT Connectivity Tracker & Forecast. This number grew strongly 15% year-on-year on the back of the first 5G IoT implementations and 4G LTE, Cat1 bis, and LPWA dual mode implementations. However, the Telco IoT...
Our View On IoT Connectivity & Hardware
IoT connectivity technologies provide the network infrastructure and communication capabilities required by IoT devices to collect, transport, and exchange data over the internet and be remotely monitored and controlled.
IoT hardware acts as the foundation for any IoT device, including its semiconductors, sensors, and other core device components.
The IoT connectivity research stream covers a range of communication technologies deployed in IoT projects and solutions, including:
• Low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) technologies, such as Sigfox, LoRa, and NB-IoT
• Cellular technologies, including 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G
• Short-range wireless technologies, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, and many others
• Satellite technologies, such as VSAT, BGAN, and the newest satellite-based LPWAN
Our Lead Expert
(Hardware)
Satyajit Sinha
Principal Analyst
Satyajit is a principal analyst in our Hamburg, Germany office. He leads the hardware and connectivity research team, focusing on IoT components, chips, modules, and other hardware, along with IoT connectivity and security.
Our Lead Expert
(Connectivity)
Eugenio Pasqua
Principal Analyst
Eugenio is a principal analyst focusing on the future of communications. He is the lead expert for IoT connectivity, especially for M2M, LPWA, and 5G.
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