Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: Datacomm Research
Published: July 2004
Product Code: R222-030Description The wireless M2M market is growing rapidly. But beware the hype: forecasts that machines will surpass human users of mobile phone networks by the end of the decade are off the mark. Wireless M2M vendors must target the right vertical markets, uncover the opportunities and challenges, and develop winning solutions. Based on more than 30 interviews, this report identifies the top seven wireless M2M vertical markets, analyzes the obstacles to success, and presents specific recommendations. Essential reading for manufacturers, service providers, software developers, and system integrators.Table of Contents
- 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- 1.1 THE CURRENT SITUATION
- 1.2 HARDWARE VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
- 1.3 SERVICE PROVIDER OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
- 1.4 SOFTWARE PROVIDER OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
- 1.5 MARKET FORECAST
- 1.6 KEY CONCLUSIONS
- 2 THE CURRENT WIRELESS TELEMETRY/M2M MARKET
- 2.1 OVERVIEW
- 2.2 IS M2M REALLY SOMETHING NEW?
- 2.3 MARKET DRIVERS
- 2.4 INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
- 2.5 REGIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
- 2.6 WIRELESS SOLUTIONS
- 2.7 INTERNET SOLUTIONS
- 3 WIRELESS TELEMETRY/M2M APPLICATIONS
- 3.1 OVERVIEW
- 3.2 AGRICULTURE
- 3.3 AUTOMATIC METER READING
- 3.4 BUILDING AUTOMATION
- 3.5 DEVICE MANAGEMENT
- 3.6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING
- 3.7 EQUIPMENT & ASSET MONITORING
- 3.8 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- 3.9 FLEET MANAGEMENT
- 3.10 HEALTHCARE
- 3.11 HOMELAND SECURITY
- 3.12 INFORMATION VISUALIZATION
- 3.13 REAL-TIME ENTERPRISE
- 3.14 REMOTE/MOBILE COMMERCE
- 3.15 SCADA
- 3.16 SECURITY
- 3.17 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
- 3.18 TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- 3.19 TELEMATICS
- 3.20 THEFT DETECTION/PREVENTION |
- 4 WIRELESS M2M/TELEMETRY TECHNOLOGIES
- 4.1 OVERVIEW
- 4.2 DEVICE TYPES
- 4.3 AIR INTERFACES
- 4.3.1 AMPS control channels
- 4.3.2 GSM/CDMA control channels
- 4.3.3 Short message service (SMS)
- 4.3.4 Cellular digital packet data (CDPD)
- 4.3.5 ReFLEX
- 4.3.6 Mobitex
- 4.3.7 GPRS/EDGE
- 4.3.8 CDMA2000
- 4.3.9 WCDMA/TD-CDMA
- 4.3.10 IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi)
- 4.3.11 Other unlicensed bands
- 4.3.12 IEEE 802.15.4
- 4.3.13 Zigbee
- 4.3.14 Satellite
- 4.3.15 RF ID
- 4.3.16 Private radio
- 4.4 IP ADDRESSING
- 4.5 GPS INTEGRATION
- 4.6 ANTENNA CONSIDERATIONS
- 4.7 SOFTWARE
- 5 WIRELESS M2M/TELEMETRY STANDARDS & REGULATIONS
- 5.1 INDUSTRY STANDARDS
- 5.2 GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS
- 5.3 OPERATOR CERTIFICATIONS
- 6 WIRELESS M2M/TELEMETRY BUSINESS MODELS
- 6.1 OVERVIEW
- 6.2 PRICE CONSIDERATIONS
- 6.3 BILLING ISSUES
- 6.4 PRIVATE NETWORKS
- 6.5 MOBILE VIRTUAL NETWORK OPERATORS
- 6.6 APPLICATION SERVICE PROVIDERS (ASPS)
- 6.7 SOLUTION DEVELOPERS
- 7 FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS
- 7.1 TECHNOLOGY OBSOLESCENCE
- 7.2 ROLE OF CDMA/3G
- 7.3 FUTURE APPLICATIONS
- 7.4 EVOLUTION OF WIRELESS SERVICE BUSINESS
- 8 VENDOR PROFILES
- 8.1 WIRELESS MODULE/TERMINAL MANUFACTURERS
- 8.1.1 Airlink Communications
- 8.1.2 Bluetree Wireless
- 8.1.3 CSI Wireless
- 8.1.4 cSTAR Technologies
- 8.1.5 Enfora
- 8.1.6 Environment Information Technology (EIT)
- 8.1.7 Kyocera
- 8.1.8 Low Power Radio Solutions Ltd.
- 8.1.9 MaxStream
- 8.1.10 Nokia
- 8.1.11 Novatel Wireless
- 8.1.12 Radiotronix
- 8.1.13 Siemens
- 8.1.14 Skybility
- 8.1.15 Sony Ericsson
- 8.1.16 Trimble Navigation Ltd.
- 8.1.17 Wavecom
- 8.2 SOLUTION DEVELOPERS AND ASPS
- 8.2.1 Actineon Inc.
- 8.2.2 Ambient Devices
- 8.2.3 Bluepoint Ltd.
- 8.2.4 Crossbow Technology, Inc.
- 8.2.5 Cyrano Sciences, Inc.
- 8.2.6 Digi International
- 8.2.7 Dust Networks
- 8.2.8 Echelon
- 8.2.9 Ember Corp.
- 8.2.10 EXEMYS
- 8.2.11 Lantronix, Inc.
- 8.2.12 Lat-Lon LLC
- 8.2.13 LifeTrak
- 8.2.14 M2M Data Corp.
- 8.2.15 Magneti Marelli
- 8.2.16 Mesh Networks
- 8.2.17 Millennial Net
- 8.2.18 Networkcar
- 8.2.19 nPhase
- 8.2.20 Oceana Sensor Technology
- 8.2.21 Opto 22
- 8.2.22 PeopleNet
- 8.2.23 Quest Controls, Inc.
- 8.2.24 Sensaphone
- 8.2.25 Sensoria Corp.
- 8.2.26 SensorLogic
- 8.2.27 Sensicast Systems, Inc.
- 8.2.28 Siemens VDO Automotive AG
- 8.2.29 Telcontar
- 8.2.30 Telematics Wireless
- 8.2.31 Tridium Inc.
- 8.2.32 Uptime Devices
- 8.2.33 Vetronix Corporation
- 8.2.34 Xsilogy
- 8.2.35 Zensys
- 8.3 SYSTEM INTEGRATORS AND VARS
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- 8.3.1 Aircept
- 8.3.2 Axeda Systems
- 8.3.3 Cardionet
- 8.3.4 ControlGen
- 8.3.5 emWare
- 8.3.6 Fleetboss Global Positioning Solutions, Inc.
- 8.3.7 IBM
- 8.3.8 Notifact
- 8.3.9 OnStar
- 8.3.10 Questra
- 8.3.11 SmartSynch
- 8.3.12 Soflinx Corp.
- 8.3.13 Windmill Innovations
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8.4 WIRELESS SERVICE PROVIDERS
8.4.1 Aeris.net
8.4.2 Airdesk
8.4.3 AT&T Wireless Services
8.4.4 Cingular Wireless
8.4.5 Kore Wireless
8.4.6 Metrocall
8.4.7 Nextel
8.4.8 Numerex
8.4.9 Qualcomm OmniTRACS
8.4.10 Sprint PCS
8.4.11 Teletouch
8.4.12 T-Mobile
8.4.13 Verizon Wireless
8.5 OTHER VENDORS
8.5.1 Bridgewater Systems
- 8.5.2 NetMotion Wireless
- 8.5.3 Padcom, Inc.
Tables
Table 1: Wireless M2M technologies at-a-glance
Table 2: Challenges and obstacles for wireless M2M in seven key markets
Table 3: Recommendations for wireless M2M in seven key markets
Table 4: Forecasted wireless M2M units, by wireless technology
Table 5: GPRS service classes
Table 6: Leading RF module manufacturers
Table 7: Acronyms used in this report
Figures
Figure 1: Forecasted wireless M2M unit sales worldwide, 2003-2007 (millions)
Figure 2: Structure of wireless M2M industry
Figure 3: Screen shot from SensorLogic’s M2M portal
Figure 4: Market share by application segment, 2003
Figure 5: Forecasted market share by application segment, 2008
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