Radar in the Global Internet of Things (IoT) Platforms Market, 2019

The Information, Communications & Technologies team of analysts has released the Internet of Things (IoT) Platforms Radar, a robust analytical tool that benchmarks companies’ innovation focus and growth performance in the IoT platforms market.

IoT is a complex ecosystem that integrates Information technology (IT) with operations technology (OT) to generate data that can be analyzed to increase revenues and improve business productivity. From big data & analytics to ubiquitous connectivity to artificial intelligence and computing, IoT touches every technology and industry. Survival and Growth in this digital world is only possible with strategic partnerships and collaboration. IoT Platforms are the building blocks of IoT solutions offering multiple services such as application enablement, device management, and connectivity management.

The author leverages in-depth analysis built on a 360-degree research methodology and evaluates over 1,000 platforms globally to help identify the most cutting-edge innovative platforms, including those most poised for growth and ripe for investment. The team of analysts and experts determined 400 companies to have true platform capabilities across multiple vertical markets and consumer segments.

Out of the 400 companies, the following were identified for demonstrated excellence in either growth, innovation, or both, with the ability to translate these qualities into proven solutions that benefit their clients:

The Radar reveals the market positioning of companies in an industry using their Growth and Innovation scores as highlighted in the Radar methodology. The document presents competitive profiles on each of the companies in the Radar based on their strengths, opportunities, and a discussion on their positioning. The author analyzes hundreds of companies in the industry and benchmarks them across 10 criteria on the Frost Radar. The leading companies in the industry are positioned on the Radar. Industry leaders on Growth, Innovation and both indices are recognized as best practice recipients.

In this study, the author analyzes the Global Internet of Things (IoT) Platforms market and provides a benchmark of leading platform providers. It includes the following companies:

• Altair
• ARM
• AT&T
• AWS
• Ayla Networks
• Bosch
• C3IoT
• Cisco Jasper
• Dell/EMC
• Eurotech
• GE
• Google
• Hitachi
• HPE
• Huawei
• IBM
• Intel
• Losant
• Microsoft
• Oracle
• Salesforce
• Samsung
• SAP
• Siemens
• Software AG
• ThingWorx
• Verizon
• Vodafone