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 to be remotely monitored and controlled.

IoT Hardware acts as the foundation for any IoT device including its semiconductors, sensors, as well as other core device components.

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How 5G, AI and IoT enable “Intelligent Connectivity”

Feb 27, 2019

Developments in 5G, artificial intelligence (AI) and IoT technologies are leading towards what is being hyped as the era of intelligent connectivity. While this fusion of technologies has the potential to change the way we live and work, there are still uncertainties and challenges that need to be addressed before the benefits can be realized. Intelligent Connectivity: the fusion of 5G, AI and...

LPWAN technologies: How cellular MNOs are placing their bets

Oct 23, 2018

Low-Power Wide-Area Networks (LPWAN or LPWA networks) are a new disruptive connectivity technology. In recent years, LPWAN technologies have emerged as an upcoming viable alternative that is set to replace traditional wireless technologies such as 2G or 3G for many Internet of Things implementations. LPWAN technologies provide low-cost power-efficient communication – just what is needed for many...

LPWAN emerging as fastest growing IoT communication technology – 1.1 billion IoT connections expected by 2023, LoRa and NB-IoT the current market leaders

Sep 27, 2018

IoT Analytics, a leading provider of market insights & competitive intelligence for the Internet of Things (IoT), M2M, and Industry 4.0, today published a comprehensive 260-page market report titled LPWAN Market Report 2018-2023. As active global IoT connections grow from 7B in 2018 to 22B in 2025, Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) are expected to be a key growth driver. These...

State of the IoT 2018: Number of IoT devices now at 7B – Market accelerating

Aug 8, 2018

IoT Analytics has now raised its forecast for the number of connected IoT devices in 2025. The new updated article can be read here. Market Update The market for Internet of Things has seen a somewhat unexpected acceleration in Q1/Q2 2018 and has lifted the total number of IoT devices that are in use to 7B. This is one of many findings in IoT Analytics’ latest “State of the IoT & Short-term...

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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 to be remotely monitored and controlled.

IoT Hardware acts as the foundation for any IoT device including its semiconductors, sensors, as well as 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, 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

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.