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Growth Opportunities in the Global Wearable Devices Market
Alternative Business Models are Key to Sustained Uptake
15-Apr-2015
Global
Market Research
MB1E-01-00-00-00
TE00333-GL-MR_01847
Excitement pervades the market about wearable device opportunities. Large device manufacturers and niche technology companies are constantly innovating to launch new devices for varied applications. However, market uptake is still limited to a niche customer group due to pricing, battery, data accuracy, data security, and weak business case challenges. Market evolution is expected with the development of sustainable business models such as subscription services and enterprise or vertical specialization. This study outlines key points of inquiry in the wearable devices market and highlights prospective growth opportunities.
Key Findings
Introduction and Scope
Wearable Device Landscape
Wearable Device Landscape (continued)
Wearable Device Landscape (continued)
Wearable Device Updates 2015
Wearable Device Updates 2015 (continued)
Reigning Trends in the Wearable Device Market
Future Wearable Devices: Sensor Innovation
Future Wearable Devices: Sensor Innovation (continued)
Designing for the Future of Wearable Devices
Designing for the Future of Wearable Devices (continued)
Designing for the Future of Wearable Devices (continued)
As-a-Service Model
As-a-Service Model: Impact on ICT Stakeholders
Enterprise/Vertical Market Specialization Model
Enterprise/Vertical Market Specialization Model: Impact on ICT Stakeholders
Context-based Advertising Model
Context-based Advertising Model: Impact on ICT Stakeholders
Vertical Market Opportunities for Wearable Devices
Wearables in the Healthcare Industry
Wearables in the Financial Industry
Wearables in the Defense Industry
Outlining the Future of Wearable Devices
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