M2M Connections Likely to Reach 70 Million by 2018
13-Jun-2013
North America
Market Research
NC5E-01-00-00-00
TE00367-NA-MR_01906
This Frost & Sullivan research service on the machine-to-machine (M2M) communications markets presents an analysis of the key trends and opportunities in the field of connected machines in the United States. The term "M2M" is quite broad—M2M connections can be used across wireless as well as wireline domains and connectivity for deployed endpoints can be provided via cellular or mobile, satellite, wireline, internet, and other private and public telecommunication networks. This study focusses on the cellular M2M connectivity space in the United States and identifies market opportunity from a cellular-enabled connected devices perspective only.
Machine-to-Machine Communications
- Introduction
- Key Market Definitions
- Market Segmentation and Forecast Methodology
- Summary of Findings and Key Conclusions
Role and Importance of M2M Device Cloud Platforms
- Introduction
- M2M Cloud Platform Architecture
- Billing and Pricing Models
- Market Forecasts for M2M Device Cloud Platforms
Market Dynamics
- Industry Challenges
- Market Drivers
Forecasts for the US M2M Communications Markets
- Market Forecasts
Competitive and Market Share Analysis
- Competitive Analysis
- Market Share Analysis
Introduction
Market Opportunity and Forecasts
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| Deliverable Type | Market Research |
|---|---|
| No Index | Yes |
| Podcast | No |
| Author | Vikrant Gandhi |
| Industries | Telecom |
| WIP Number | NC5E-01-00-00-00 |
| Is Prebook | No |
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