COVID-19 has put companies' contingency plans to a prolonged test regardless ot their size or industry, and changed the way they conduct business and prepare for the future. Agility was crucial: those that were not prepared to make quick changes or rapidly implement business continuity plans struggled to survive. The pandemic has brought into fous the need for automation and data- based analytics like never before. As expectations from all sides develop a trajectory of their own, companies must reset their digital transformation scope and pace. Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics are some of the advanced technologies that will complement the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT).

This research will outline:
· The top three strategic imperatives for companies in the short term to deal with COVID-19
· Market trends that will affect IoT adoption
· Recent developments in the market
· Innovative solutions that companies have implemented
· Growth drivers and challenges affecting the market
· Growth opportunities for IoT managed services providers

The report includes numerous examples of how companies are benefiting from IoT implementation and complying with strict regulations.