IoT is Strategic to Organizations
IDC defines the Internet of Things (IoT) as a network of uniquely identifiable end points (or things) that communicate bi-directionally without human interaction using IP connectivity.
Key IoT coverage from IDC includes:
- Worldwide, regional and ecosystem technology breakout forecasts including units installed and spend
- Analysis of technology components
- Annual worldwide business decision maker survey on IoT adoption, preferences, and deployments
- IoT purpose-built platforms
Core Worldwide Products and Services
Internet of Things
- Connected Car Solutions
- Internet of Things: Analytics and Information Management
- Internet of Things: Consumer
- Internet of Things Ecosystem and Trends
- Internet of Things: Infrastructure
- Internet of Things: Security Practices
- Internet of Things: Services
- Wearables
- Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker
- Worldwide Semiannual Internet of Things Gateway Tracker
- Worldwide Semiannual Internet of Things Spending Guide
*Additional regional research available
IDC Predicts...
By 2018, the "open data platform" will emerge as the next frontier, driving higher IoT adoption
By 2019, over 75% of IoT device manufacturers will use security and privacy as competitive positioning
By 2021, IoT & blockchain services will accelerate micro-payments in healthcare, media, and publishing