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LPWAN Technology Use Cases Across Industry Verticals Enhance Future Growth Potential for the Entire Ecosystem
06-May-2022
Global
Market Research
K75D-01-00-00-00
IT04508-GL-MR_26478
Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) is defined as a wireless wide area network that is optimized for non-mission-critical applications in machine-to-machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) communications. LPWAN deployments benefit M2M and IoT applications in terms of extended coverage, low transmission rate, low power energy consumption, cost savings in operations, and lower pricing for network services. There are two types of LPWAN technology—Cellular LPWAN deployed in licensed spectrum bands and Proprietary LPWAN developed by providers over their own network in the unlicensed spectrum.
Frost & Sullivan has identified the top three verticals that generate the highest demand for LPWAN technologies based on the number of connected devices with LPWAN. In 2021, Utilities and Energy was the largest vertical, accounting for 45% of the total LPWAN connections, followed by Logistics and Supply Chain and Smart Cities and Building, respectively.
This report highlights the far-reaching projects leveraging LPWAN standards and technologies (i.e., LoRaWAN, Ingenu (RPMA®), Wi-SUN®, Sigfox, LTE-M, and Nb-IoT) for different applications within each vertical. The following applications are considered:
• Utilities and Energy: Smart Metering of Water, Gas, and Energy; Critical Infrastructure Monitoring; Water Management; and Smart Energy Grid
• Logistics and Supply Chain: Smart Button Readers; Asset Tracking; Warehouse Monitoring; Fleet Management and Cargo Tracking
• Smart Cities and Building: Smart Waste Management; Smart Parking; Street Lighting; Security and Public Safety; Bicycles Tracking System
Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top Three Strategic Imperatives on the LPWAN Industry
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Scope of Analysis
Most Relevant LPWAN Applications Across Verticals
Connections by Industry Vertical
Key Findings
LPWAN and IoT
IoT Ecosystem—Multiple Components
IoT Connectivity Options
LPWAaN Technologies
LPWAN Comparative Chart
Smart Gas Meters Powered by Sigfox Enable Real-time Data Collection in Japan
Smart Gas Meters Powered by Sigfox Enable Real-time Data Collection in Japan (continued)
Surveillance and Wellhead Monitoring of Oil and Gas Infrastructure with RPMA®
Surveillance and Wellhead Monitoring of Oil and Gas Infrastructure with RPMA® (continued)
Water Management Improvement using LPWAN Technology for a Smart Metering Project in Brazil
Water Management Improvement using LPWAN Technology for a Smart Metering Project in Brazil (continued)
Electrical Grid Modernization with RPMA® in the Dominican Republic
Electrical Grid Modernization with RPMA® in the Dominican Republic (continued)
Manufacturaing and Production Improvements with NB-IoT Smart Button Readers
Manufacturing and Production Improvements with NB-IoT Smart Button Readers (continued)
Solar-powered Asset Tracking Solution with LTE-M in Australia
Solar-powered Asset Tracking Solution with LTE-M in Australia(continued)
Cold Chain Monitoring for Warehouses from Food Service Organizations
Cold Chain Monitoring for Warehouses from Food Service Organizations (continued)
Sigfox 0G Network and Data Analytics Facilitate Rack Fleet Monitoring
Sigfox 0G Network and Data Analytics Facilitate Rack Fleet Monitoring (continued)
Sanitary Sewer Management System using LoRaWAN® in Brazil
Sanitary Sewer Management System using LoRaWAN® in Brazil (continued)
Smart Parking Management Addresses Illegal Parking in India with LoRaWAN® Protocol
Smart Parking Management Addresses Illegal Parking in India with LoRaWAN® Protocol (continued)
Smart Lighting Solution with Wi-SUN® Technology for the City of London
Smart Lighting Solution with Wi-SUN® Technology for the City of London (continued)
IoT Smart Buttons Powered by LoRaWAN® Ensure Public Safety in Schools
IoT Smart Buttons Powered by LoRaWAN® Ensure Public Safety in Schools (continued)
Monitoring Electric Bikes with NB-IoT in Zhengzhou, China
Monitoring Electric Bikes with NB-IoT in Zhengzhou, China(continued)
Growth Opportunity 1—Alliances Encourage the Utility Ecosystem to Promote LPWAN Technologies and Interoperability
Growth Opportunity 1—Alliances Encourage the Utility Ecosystem to Promote LPWAN Technologies and Interoperability (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2—Asset Tracking for Logistics and Supply Chain
Growth Opportunity 2—Asset Tracking for Logistics and Supply Chain (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3—Smart and Safe City Applications
Growth Opportunity 3—Smart and Safe City Applications (continued)
List of Exhibits
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List of Figures
- LPWAN Industry: Percent Connections by Industry Vertical, Global, 2021
- LPWAN Industry: IoT Ecosystem Components, Global, 2021
- LPWAN Industry: IoT Connectivity Options, Global, 2021
- LPWAN Industry: Leading LPWAN Technologies, Global, 2021–2025
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| Deliverable Type | Market Research |
|---|---|
| Author | Cecilia Perez |
| Industries | Information Technology |
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| List of Charts and Figures | LPWAN Industry: Percent Connections by Industry Vertical, Global, 2021~ LPWAN Industry: IoT Ecosystem Components, Global, 2021~ LPWAN Industry: IoT Connectivity Options, Global, 2021~ LPWAN Industry: Leading LPWAN Technologies, Global, 2021–2025~ |
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| WIP Number | K75D-01-00-00-00 |
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