The global machine-to-machine (M2M) market is poised for exponential growth over the next several years. However, the M2M ecosystem is a complex segment, with multiple layers and hundreds of players including module suppliers, mobile operators, aggregators, software vendors, and IT service providers. The Worldwide Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Ecosystem service will analyze the growth of the modules and connectivity segment over the next several years.

• The size and forecast of M2M modules shipped and activated
• Market size of forecast of connectivity revenue for mobile operators
• Taxonomy of the M2M ecosystem: How is the segment organized and what are the key segments and technologies?
• M2M platforms
• Role of mobile operators in the M2M segment:
• M2M operations challenges for service providers

• Taxonomy of the M2M ecosystem
• M2M platforms: Device, services, and applications enablement
• Forecast of M2M modules, connections, and services
• Mobile operators' M2M best practices

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1. What is size and forecast of the worldwide and regional markets for M2M modules and connectivity service?
2. What is the role of mobile operators and how are they benefiting from the surging growth in M2M devices?
3. What the role of M2M platform players and the various segments?
4. What are the key operational challenges facing mobile operators in deploying and monitoring M2M devices?

This service reviews strategies, market positioning, and future direction of several providers in Worldwide Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Ecosystem including:

AT&T, Verizon, Vodafone, Orange, NTT DOCOMO, China Telecom, China Mobile, Telefonica, Ericsson, Alcatel-Lucent, Cisco, Sprint, T-Mobile, Qualcomm, Gemalto, Telit, Sierra Wireless, Axeda, SensorLogic, Jasper Wireless, Raco, ILS Technology, and Intel

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