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Commercial building automation Commercial building automation is the practical evolution of long-promised ‘smart buildings’, and a cornerstone of smart city projects. In practice, commercial building automation means making existing buildings measurable, controllable, and compliant at scale. It is also a high-growth IoT market, driven by the convergence of tighter regulation, rising operational costs, and the […]

Smart home appliances Smart home appliances serve such a wide range of domestic needs that, for solution designers, they now form one of the most attractive sectors of the consumer IoT market. As we use refrigerators, ovens, washing machines and vacuum cleaners every day, they need to be both dependable and intuitive. Manufacturers therefore increasingly […]

IoT robotics Long confined to fixed locations on production lines, IoT robots are now on the move. Thanks to increasingly reliable wireless connectivity, the market for mobile robots – sometimes known as service robots – is growing rapidly. ABI Research projects that mobile robot shipments to warehouses will surpass 500,000 by 2030, growing at a […]

Micromobility Micromobility options such as e-bikes and scooters are a core part of the transport mix in over 1,500 cities. These lightweight vehicles allow people to travel quickly, cheaply, and conveniently, while minimizing congestion and pollution. Users typically rent micromobility vehicles on a short-term basis from micromobility providers using cellular networks and mobile apps. Tracking, […]

Commercial telematics Vehicles used by businesses and governments are now routinely manufactured with telematics systems. These systems are used to transmit location data and an increasingly wide range of other types of information, including information related to vehicle health, driver behavior, or battery status in electric vehicles. These technologies enhance efficiency, increase productivity, and provide […]

Fixed wireless access For the many communities not served by fixed broadband, mobile connectivity is a vital lifeline to the outside world. 4G and 5G networks now are being used to provide fixed wireless access (FWA) – a wireless substitute for broadband in the home or workplace. Market potential is huge for FWA: about 40% […]

Remote monitoring and control Total IoT connections will double between 2019 and 2025, reaching 24 billion worldwide – and the desire of companies and consumers alike to remotely monitor and control assets is among the key drivers of this growth. As well as saving time and boosting productivity, remote monitoring and control (RMAC) systems are helping humanity […]

Digital signage The use of digital signage is increasing in many of the spaces we all frequent, such as in public spaces, shopping complexes, transport networks, and workplaces. Technology is also evolving to enable digital signs to deliver increasingly sophisticated, targeted, and adaptive communication. The on-the-ground impacts of these improvements are also clear. For example, […]

Telehealth IoT technologies have been transforming the global healthcare industry for years. Connectivity has unlocked new possibilities in clinical settings, at home, and beyond. As populations have aged and as chronic conditions have become more common, the need for predictive and preventative healthcare has risen. In addition, telehealth devices have also shown they can drive […]

Smart metering and smart grid As a natural match for connected technologies, the utilities sector has been reshaped in recent years by the growth of the IoT. Connectivity has allowed utility companies to move past inefficient, centralized practices and to adopt improved automated systems that operate close to the point of need. Demand for new […]