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Global outlook of the internet of things (IoT) devices market
The global Internet of Things devices market report predicts the market to grow steadily during the forecast period and post a CAGR of almost 4% by 2021. The rise in industrial automation is one of the major Internet of Things devices market drivers. With the rise in adoption of automation in the manufacturing sector, industries will soon focus on employing smart machines that automatically carry out manufacturing processes, smart robots that coordinate with employees for assembling products, and smart driverless transport vehicles that can automatically carry out logistics processes.
One of the major Internet of Things devices market trends is the rise in the development of high-power processors for IoT devices. With the rising need to handle processing equivalent to that of laptops and smartphones, IoT devices will likely be equipped with powerful embedded processors that will enable them to carry out advanced computing processes.
Competitive landscape and key vendors
The market is at the nascent phase of development and is highly fragmented. There is very less competition among the market players and the market does not have any clear market leaders. However, with the all vendors focusing on gaining majority revenue shares, the market’s competitive environment will intensify significantly over the forecast period.
According to the Internet of Things devices market research, some of the vendors in the various product segments are -
Computing devices - Samsung Electronics, Apple, Lenovo, ASUS, Acer, Huawei, Coolpad, and LG Electronics; smart STB – Apple, Google, Pace, and Technicolor; smart TV - LG Electronics, Panasonic, and Samsung Electronics; gaming consoles – Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo; wireless printers – Canon, Brother Industries, and Seiko Epson; smart meters – Itron, Honeywell International, and Landis+Gyr; smartwatch – Apple, Fitbit, and Garmin; smart band - Samsung Electronics, Lenovo, and Xiaomi; smart glasses – ODG, Recon Instruments, and Seiko Epson; smart clothing – Heddoko, Hexoskin, and Cityzen Sciences; smart camera – Canon, Nikon, and Panasonic; smart appliances - Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, and Whirlpool; smart locks – Kwikset, August Home, and Goji; connected bulbs – OSRAM, Philips, and Sengled; smart thermostat - Nest Labs, Honeywell International, and Ecobee.
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Segmentation by product and analysis of the IoT devices market
- Computing devices
- Smart media
- Wireless printers
- Smart meters
- Smart wearables
- Smart camera
- Smart home appliances
- Smart locks
- Connected bulbs
- Smart thermostat
In 2016, the computing devices segment accounted for the major IoT devices market share and dominated the market. This is mainly due to the increased usage of the Internet that led to the rise in the adoption of tablets and smartphones.
Geographical segmentation and analysis of the IoT devices market
In terms of geographical regions, APAC will be the major IoT devices market revenue throughout the forecast period. The increase in buying power of people in countries such as China and India that will result in the rise in demand for computing devices and smart wearables will be the major factor driving market growth in this region.
Key questions answered in the report include
- What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2021?
- What are the key factors driving the global IoT devices market?
- What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global IoT devices market?
- What are the challenges to market growth?
- Who are the key vendors in the global IoT devices market?
- What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global IoT devices market?
- Trending factors influencing the market shares of the Americas, APAC, and EMEA.
- What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global IoT devices market?
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Table of Contents
PART 01: Executive Summary
PART 02: Scope of the report
PART 03: Research Methodology
PART 04: Introduction
PART 05: Market landscape
- Market overview
- Market size and forecast
- Five forces analysis
PART 06: Market segmentation by product
PART 07: Geographical segmentation
PART 08: Market drivers
- Large-scale benefits of using IoT devices
- Growing demand for smart homes and development of smart cities
- Rise in industrial automation
- Large-scale funding of IoT start-ups
- Improved energy efficiency
- Rising membership of ZigBee Alliance
PART 09: Impact of drivers
PART 10: Market challenges
- Growing privacy and security concerns
- Poor awareness hindering adoption
- Lack of infrastructure and connectivity issues
- Poor battery life
PART 11: Impact of drivers and challenges
PART 12: Market trends
- Development of high-power processors for IoT devices
- Development of an open Wi-Fi network
- Growing diversity in IoT standards
PART 13: Vendor landscape
- Competitive scenario
- Vendors
PART 14: Appendix
PART 15: Explore Technavio
Research Framework
Technavio presents a detailed picture of the market by way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources. The analysts have presented the various facets of the market with a particular focus on identifying the key industry influencers. The data thus presented is comprehensive, reliable, and the result of extensive research, both primary and secondary.
INFORMATION SOURCES
Primary sources
- Manufacturers and suppliers
- Channel partners
- Industry experts
- Strategic decision makers
Secondary sources
- Industry journals and periodicals
- Government data
- Financial reports of key industry players
- Historical data
- Press releases
DATA ANALYSIS
Data Synthesis
- Collation of data
- Estimation of key figures
- Analysis of derived insights
Data Validation
- Triangulation with data models
- Reference against proprietary databases
- Corroboration with industry experts
REPORT WRITING
Qualitative
- Market drivers
- Market challenges
- Market trends
- Five forces analysis
Quantitative
- Market size and forecast
- Market segmentation
- Geographical insights
- Competitive landscape