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2Q 2012

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The cumulative global connections in the cellular M2M market will rise greatly from 2011 to 2017. Some important industry players have published their own forecasts of 20 billion to 50 billion total connected devices by 2020 for the broader "Internet of Things." Nevertheless, a key challenge for the industry remains the complexity of developing, deploying, and managing M2M applications over the cellular network. This is a challenge both for mobile network operators that are trying to offer profitable services tailored to the M2M market, as well as for application developers and service providers that are trying to reduce costs, speed time to market, and simplify robust application deployments. This report covers the market for two key segments of the M2M software platform market, namely connected device platforms (CDP) and application enablement platforms (AEP). CDPs enable the cost-effective deployment and management of M2M connections over cellular networks. AEPs enable quicker and less expensive application development as well as granular remote device management. A technology overview is provided, including analysis of emerging standards and open-source tools, key market issues are addressed, the competitive landscape and value chain are analyzed, and detailed five-year forecasts are offered for both CDP and AEP revenue on a global basis.

What Questions Does This Report Answer?

• What is the size and future opportunity of the connected device platform market?
• What is the size and future opportunity of the application enablement platform market?
• Who are the key players providing CDP and AEP software?
• What will be the impact of horizontal service layer standards on the market?
• What will be the impact of open-source software on the market?
• What are the core features and benefits that M2M software platforms are trying to provide?
• What are the key drivers and challenges impacting the M2M software platform market?
• How will software platforms help enable the Internet of Things (IoT)?

Who Needs This Report?

• Vendors providing software to enable cellular-based M2M application development
• Vendors providing software to enable remote devices to be more easily incorporated into M2M applications
• Companies developing M2M applications
• System integrators developing M2M applications for clients
• Mobile operators and M2M-focused MVNOs and MVNEs
• Stock analysis firms covering the M2M market
• Venture capital firms analyzing opportunities in the M2M market
• Consultants advising clients in the M2M market