A machine-to-machine (M2M) platform is a programmed unit in which M2M applications and services are built on. Owing to the growing adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) and M2M services, the demand for innovative M2M platforms to enable new M2M services (such as connected cars and smart homes) is increasing. Also, many small players are entering the global M2M platform market as the entry barriers are low.

PART 01: Executive summary

PART 02: Scope of the report

PART 03: Research Methodology

PART 04: Introduction

Key market highlights

PART 05: Market landscape

Market overview

M2M value chain

M2M services by technology

Business benefits of M2M solutions

Applications of M2M

Popular M2M platform offerings

Types of M2M VAS providers

Market size and forecast

PART 06: Five forces analysis

PART 07: Market segmentation by technology

Global M2M services market by technology

Cellular

Satellite

PART 08: Market segmentation by vertical

Global M2M services market by vertical

Consumer electronics

Automotive

Healthcare

Energy and utilities

Transportation and logistics

Manufacturing

Others

PART 09: Geographical segmentation

Global M2M services market by geography

Americas

EMEA

APAC

PART 10: Market drivers

Rising demand for improved M2M data communication

Growing demand for connectivity

Adoption of M2M in supply chain management

M2M services for dynamic real-time advertising

Increased use of POS terminals

PART 11: Impact of drivers

PART 12: Market challenges

Standardization and policy-related issues

Presence of hybrid networks

Issues of integration in security and network in

connected vehicles

Lack of in-house expertise

PART 13: Impact of drivers and challenges

PART 14: Market trends

M2M platform consolidation

Rise in embedded telematics solutions

Digital signage in M2M retail industry

Increased use of analytics in M2M satellite business

Growing strategic alliances in M2M market

PART 15: Vendor landscape

Competitive scenario

PART 16: Key vendor analysis

AT&T

EE

Sprint

Verizon

Other prominent vendors

PART 17: Appendix

List of abbreviations

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