Heard in the Channel: IoT and M2M Communication Market to hit $500 Billion by 2019

The Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine-to-Machine Communication market continues to be one of the hottest topics in the electronics channel. A new report from researcher MarketsandMarkets pegs the market’s growth at a compound annual rate of 24% over the next five years, reaching $498.9 billion by 2019. The report also outlines key market segments, drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges in this new and growing segment.

IoT is all about connectedness—connecting people, processes, and things to the web—and it presents a wide range of opportunities for manufacturers, distributors, and makers of electronic components.

“IoT & M2M communication will bring physical business benefits like high-resolution management of resources and products, better collaboration between enterprises, and improved life-cycle management …” the report authors note, pointing to key industry verticals such as public safety and security, retail, residential markets, IT, and telecommunications.

The report analyzes global adoption trends and future growth potential, along with the competitive outlook, market ecosystem, and value chain. It also examines market size and revenue forecasts for North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa.

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