Internet of Things (IoT) Market Size, Share & COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Component (Platform, Solution & Services), By End-Use Industry (BFSI, Retail, Government, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Sustainable Energy, Transportation, IT & Telecom, Others), and Regional Forecast, 2021-2028

The global Internet of Things (IoT) market size was USD 308.97 billion in 2020. Based on our analysis, this market exhibited a significant growth of 23.1% in 2020 compared to the average year-on-year growth during 2017-2019.The market is projected to grow from USD 381.30 billion in 2021 to USD 1,854.76 billion in 2028 at a CAGR of 25.4% in the 2021-2028 period. The steady rise in CAGR is attributable to this market’s demand and growth, returning to pre-pandemic levels once the pandemic is over.

In the scope of the study, we have considered IoT platforms and solutions & services provided by the players such as - AT & T, Inc. offers solutions such as deployment services, vehicle solutions, integrated solutions, smart cities, and others. Cisco Systems, Inc. provides solutions such as network connectivity, data control, and exchange, connectivity management, edge computing.

Siemens AG provides solutions such as industrial edge, digital twin, and others. The global impact of COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and staggering, with IoT solutions witnessing a negative impact on demand across all regions amid the pandemic.

The IoT functions as a global infrastructure for the information society, enabling advanced services to interconnect things based on existing and evolving communication technologies (ICT) and interoperable information and ability to communicate with each other independently without human intervention will open up new revenue streams, drive business efficiencies, facilitate new business models, improve the way existing services are delivered across many different sectors. For instance,

• In January 2021, Reliance Jio announced that it is in advanced trials and talks with original equipment makers (OEMs) to introduce its IoT services in India. The company also stated that its network is already operational in India, launched in collaboration with Samsung.

COVID-19 Impact

Internet of Things Technology is Being Used to Fight against Coronavirus

Healthcare officials and manufacturers are working relentlessly to provide the right services to protect citizens from coronavirus. Hospitals have started using connected thermometers to monitor patients and staff. For Instance,

• In January 2021, Nuance Communication, Inc. launched an AI-powered virtual assistant platform for patient interaction to change voice and digital experiences throughout the patient journey.

The Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center (SPHCC) and seven other hospitals across China are presently utilizing temperature sensors to monitor COVID-19 patients to reduce staff risks at the hospital.

The front-line emergency departments are utilizing drones, telemedicine, and other tools to combat the pandemic better. For instance, China and Spain deployed drones to track citizens during the lockdown, whereas South Korea has installed drones to help clean parts of Daegu, an outbreak hotspot. Asimov Robotics Pvt Ltd, an AI start-up in Kerala, India, deployed robots at the entrance of office buildings and public places to dispense hand sanitizer and deliver health messages.

On the other side, as coronavirus outbreaks started in China, several semiconductor manufacturers witnessed supply chain disruptions due to workforce and transport issues' unavailability. There was a rapid decrease in demand in the initial period. However, it is anticipated to get back to normal as companies are reevaluating their supply chain model and adopting several distribution strategies.

LATEST TRENDS

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Blockchain to Help Alleviate Scalability and Security Concerns Associated with the Internet of Things

One of the critical features of IoT technology is data management. Internet-connected devices collect massive data and information to process. However, there are a lot of security and privacy concerns linked with the IoT standard security gateway. The Blockchain-based architecture delivers lightweight and decentralized security solutions to connected devices. For instance,

• In freight transportation applications, moving freight is a complicated process that involves an enormous number of parties with varying priorities. An internet of things-enabled Blockchain can record the arrival times, the status of shipping containers, temperatures, and position, when in a movable state.


• Similarly, in the component tracking and compliance application, IoT data kept in shared Blockchain ledgers allows all parties to track component provenance throughout the product life cycle.

Thus, blockchain can help alleviate the scalability and security concerns associated with the IoT.

DRIVING FACTORS

Rising Smart City Initiatives to Bolster Growth of Market

As the world moves towards urbanization, the rising number of smart city projects and growing government investment towards the digital ecosystem will increase IoT devices' demand. The platforms and devices are used for monitoring mobility, infrastructures, and air and water quality to improve infrastructure, public services, and utilities. For instance,

• As per IoT Analytics, the European Innovation Partnership for Smart Cities and Communities (EIP-SCC) has spent around USD 1.12 billion to develop 300 smart cities in Europe in 2019.

Europe is leading in smart city development across the globe. The EU has been proactive in inspiring its member nations to invest and improve smart cities. As per Business Insiders, the European Commission has owed around USD 439.6 million in 2019 smart initiatives. For Instance,

• According to research done by the City Motion Index (CIMI), London is amongst the smartest city in the world. London provides citizens with digital services, securely handles the city's large data, and is working to improve the city's roads and connectivity, as well as cybersecurity.

Furthermore, smart cities' potential in coming years is expected to be nearly limitless, thereby accelerating the IoT market growth.

Connected Solutions to Offer Competitive Edge and Ability to Sustain in Market

The data produced from connected devices tend to be of interest only if subjected to review, which brings data analytics into the frame. Data Analytics is a method used to analyze large and small data sets with different data properties to draw valuable results and actionable insights. These results typically take the form of developments, patterns, and figures that enable market enterprises to interact proactively with data to execute successful decision-making processes.

Improved use of connected technologies contributes to increased data storage and transmission of all forms of data. Data analysis, deep learning, and artificial intelligence play an extremely significant and deciding role for connected devices in the organization. It helps to evaluate and interpret data for effective network management, mainly if it is widely implemented.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

Limitations Associated with Security, Integrity, and Privacy of Data in IoT Ecosystem to Inhibit Growth

IoT technology has a wide range of applications, from collecting biometric data through wearable-equipped devices to controlling connected devices through communication networks and cloud technologies. These devices consist of unique IP addresses through which they can communicate and exchange data within and with other machines. However, with increasing deployment, data security and privacy are also growing for connected devices, smart devices, mobile devices, and platforms. All these devices and networks might contain sensitive and personal information which the attackers can use. With the increasing dependency on connected devices, data exploitation might increase, reflecting design flows and vulnerability of connected devices. Various data protection providers and enterprises are coming up with multiple solutions. However, 100% data security is currently not feasible due to complexities associated with the market’s architecture and ecosystem. For Instance,

• In December 2020, the U.S. introduced cybersecurity regulations to secure all potential devices from hackers. The IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 has provided robust infrastructure for the country’s security and created awareness.

SEGMENTATION

By Component Analysis

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Increasing Demand for Efficient Platform Will Drive Growth of Platform Segment

On the basis of components, the IoT is offered in terms of platforms, and solutions & services.

The platform segment is further sub-segmented into device management, cloud platform, and network management. The solution segment is sub-segmented into real-time streaming analytics, security, data management, remote monitoring, and network management.

The network management sub-segment holds a significant Internet of Things market share due to the rising need for remote monitoring systems and internet-enabled devices in organizations. The platform is anticipated to show the highest growth rate during the forecast period owing to the increased need for an efficient platform for downstream data servers and enterprise applications connectivity.

By End-Use Industry Analysis

Manufacturing Industry to Lead Backed by Huge Spending by Manufacturers on Advanced Technologies

Based on the end-use industry, the market has been segmented into BFSI, retail, government, healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, sustainable energy, transportation, IT & telecom, and others.

Manufacturing captures the maximum market share as IoT spending among manufacturers is primarily focused on solutions that support manufacturing operations and production asset management. However, BFSI is estimated to be the fastest-growing in the coming years owing to the growing demand for connected solutions to monitor the supply of liquid cash in various branches, ATMs, bank partners, and others in financial institutions.

In agriculture, field-based sensors and devices are used for measuring soil moisture and communicating with weather stations for the latest forecasts. In retail, it helps track missed in-store sales, monitor sales opportunities in real-time, and take supply and demand planning to the next level.

In the government, the IoT is reshaping government entities to provide more excellent safety, better services, smarter public infrastructures, efficient transit, and strategic traffic management. Similarly, in healthcare, IT enables healthcare professionals to connect with patients proactively through connected devices.

In transportation, connected technology offers connected public transport systems along with benefits such as real-time vehicle tracking, which enables public transport agencies to better communicate with customers. This technology helps in providing accurate arrival and departure times through both passenger information displays and mobile devices.

REGIONAL INSIGHTS

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The market has been analyzed across five major regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.

Asia Pacific accounted for the maximum share owing to increasing smart city initiatives by the government and cloud spending in the region. Communication service providers and manufacturers in the Asia Pacific industry are expanding their portfolios to monetize IoT possibilities by creating data collection systems and incorporating advanced analytics capabilities in the existing systems. According to the GSMA Intelligence report, China is the largest industry, accounting for 64% of the 1.5 billion global IoT connections, and will show tremendous growth during the forecast period.

North America has made considerable progress in the adoption of IoT, especially in the industrial and automotive sectors. However, the rise in the number of data breaches has contributed to a need for protection solutions. Cloud platforms are experiencing strong adoption due to the demand for IoT. According to smartamerica.org, the US government will spend nearly USD 41 trillion in the next 20 years to update its facilities and benefit from this market.

The European market is predicted to show the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Germany, the UK, France, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands are driving European IoT adoptions, but Eastern Europe and Nordic countries are trailing closely. To completely endorse an ambitious initiative for collaborative work and advancement in microelectronics related to connected vehicle solutions, the European Commission announced in January 2019 that it had authorized the usage of USD 2 billion dollars in public funds from the UK, France, Germany, and Italy.

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Latin America is on the brink of major breakthroughs in the adoption of IoT products by industries. The Middle East and Africa are expected to witness high growth during the forecast period. Telecom operators in the area strive to expand their participation within the connected environment and catch a greater proportion of the revenue opportunities associated with IoT implementations to extend across the communication and network management layers of the value chain.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Established Players Invest in Core Technologies and Start-ups to Stay Competitive in Market

Companies are making substantial investments in advanced technologies such as AI, cloud computing, and others. Investments in advanced technology have enabled key players to expand their business into various end-user industries and gain a competitive edge. Established market players are making substantial investments in startups and midscale companies to offer efficient solutions to the end-use verticals such as healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and others. For instance -

• April 2020 – Haltian, an IoT solution provider based in Finland, received USD 9.8 million funding from Finnish venture capital (FVC), Ilmarinen, and Nordic Option Haltian. The company uses this funding to extend its portfolio and provide efficient solutions for smart washrooms, smart factories, and smart facilities.


• March 2020 – Modular capital, a private financial firm made USD 200 K in Industrial IoT (IIOT) firm based in India, DesignX. The company plans to invest these funds to build comprehensive IoT solutions focusing on asset performance management with the help of edge solutions.

LIST OF KEY COMPANIES PROFILED:

• Amazon Web Services, Inc. (Washington, U.S.)


• AT&T, Inc. (Texas, U.S.)


• Robert Bosch LLC (Gerlingen, Germany)


• Cisco Systems, Inc. (California, U.S.)


• IBM Corporation (New York, U.S.)


• Oracle Corporation (California, U.S.)


• SAP SE (Walldorf, Germany)


• Siemens AG (Munich, Germany)


• Broadcom, Inc. (California, U.S.)


• Texas Instruments, Inc. (Texas, U.S.)

KEY INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS:

• May 2021 – Zyter Inc. launched “Smart Factory” IoT solutions.  Smart Factory is an end-to-end intelligent solution that integrates factory machinery and building systems using the updated IoT devices.


• October 2020 – DENSO Corporation launched Factory-IoT Platform that enables the concept of ‘as if under one roof.’ This platform assists in connecting around 130 production plants across the world, enabled with information technology (IT) and IoT technologies.


• July 2020 – Amazon Web Services, Inc. launched AWS IoT SiteWise, its managed services for industry verticals including manufacturing, food processors, and energy utilities. This managed service will help industrial authorities monitor operations across facilities and collect, analyze, and process data collected from industrial sensors.


• June 2020 – Microsoft Corporation acquired Cyber X, Inc., an industrial cybersecurity platform provider, to provide customer visibility into the IoT devices connected in industries and manage security on existing devices.

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