Machine-to-Machine Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Component (Sensors, Memory, Actuators, Radio Frequency Identification, Communication Modules and Power Modules), Technology, End User and By Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Market is accounted for $28.33 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $44.32 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period. Machine-to-machine technology permits independent operation and communication between two or more machines. Both wired and wireless systems may communicate with one another with regard to this technology. M2M technology supports automation, data exchange, and improved decision-making across a number of industries, boosting output and efficiency. It acts as the foundation for the larger IoT industry, where even more connected and data-exchange-capable products, including consumer goods, are accessible.

According to a study conducted by Idate on the years 2013 to 2017, the global M2M market displayed average annual growth of 30% in volume and 13% in value.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Rising popularity of smart cities

Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communication is essential for the growth and operation of smart cities. Urban settings become more effective and sustainable as a result of the ability for diverse devices and systems to connect and share information in real-time. Demand-response systems, grid monitoring, and renewable energy sources may all be integrated in smart cities due to M2M communication. Additionally, it encompasses water management, smart transportation, public safety, and security. These factors collectively fuel market expansion.

Restraint:

Security vulnerabilities

Malware infections and DoS attacks against M2M systems can damage their functionality and be exploited to launch further attacks against the network. When an attacker has physical access to an M2M device, they may compromise or alter its functionality. Data in transit that is not properly encrypted can be intercepted and eavesdropped on by hostile parties. Additionally, the market expansion is hindered by weak authentication and authorization, insufficient encryption, unsecure configuration settings, phishing attacks, insufficient logging, physical security concerns, and environmental risks.

Opportunity:

Growing penetration of 2G & 3G

M2M technology is utilised in the context of 2G and 3G networks to allow a variety of applications and services. The connectivity required to send alarms and video feeds to monitoring stations or mobile devices is provided by 2G and 3G networks. M2M applications running on 2G and 3G networks provide higher data rates, reduced latency, and better support for large-scale IoT installations, making them a more and more popular choice for M2M communication in contemporary applications.

Threat:

High deployment cost

The manufacturing and deployment of M2M communication devices, such as sensors, actuators, and communication modules, can be expensive. These components can be expensive depending on their calibre, power, and toughness. Professionals with the necessary skills are frequently needed to integrate hardware, setup software, and set up the network infrastructure for M2M solution implementation. Specialised expertise and labour charges may be needed for this. Additionally, expenses for periodic maintenance and resolving unforeseen problems raise the entire cost.

COVID-19 Impact:

The Machine-to-Machine (M2M) market was adversely affected by the COVID-19 epidemic. Global supply chains were interrupted by the pandemic, which had an impact on the manufacturing and distribution of M2M components and devices. M2M system deployments and installs were delayed as a result. To deal with the problems the epidemic presented, governments and regulatory authorities put several measures into place. To adjust to the shifting business environment, businesses accelerated their digital transformation activities, integrating M2M communication among other things. This pushed the deployment of digital technology across sectors accelerating the market demand.

The sensors segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The sensors segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth. Sensors are the responsible components for gathering data from the physical world and transmitting it to the M2M system for processing and analysis. Sensors in M2M systems connect with other components or systems utilising a variety of protocols, including MQTT, CoAP, HTTP, and manufacturer-specific protocols. Numerous M2M applications, such as industrial automation, smart cities, remote patient monitoring in healthcare, soil moisture sensors in agriculture, automobile diagnostics, and more, require sensors.

The wireless technologies segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The wireless technologies segment is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR growth during the forecast period. Wireless M2M enables the integration of several smart appliances, security systems, and thermostats, giving homeowners remote access to manage and observe their surroundings. Real-time inventory tracking is done to make sure that items are accessible when customers need them. The category growth is boosted by its real-time inventory data, scalability, lower installation costs, improved dependability, and redundancy.

Region with largest share:

North America is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period. North America is the most advanced region due to its technological advancements. In order to keep up with technological advancements, the leading industry participants in the region, including AT&T, Verizon, and Cisco, continuously spend in enhancing and extending their infrastructure. Additionally, the United States has the second-highest rate of 5G adoption in the world. Growing partnerships and collaborations to develop connectivity solutions and IT infrastructures are promoting market expansion in the region.

Region with highest CAGR:

Asia Pacific is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period. Digital technologies like IoT, AI, and Cloud are being adopted by China and India. The rollout of 5G connection in India has created a number of new opportunities to improve the speed and security of online transactions and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) interactions. Government programmes that enable a greater deployment of cellular M2M projects, including as smart cities, smart metres, and legislation, will also aid in the expansion of the M2M business in this region.

Key players in the market:

Some of the key players profiled in the Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Market include: Vodafone Group PLC, AT&T Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., Virscient Limited, NXP Semiconductors N.V., Texas Instruments Incorporated, Intel Corporation, Gemalto N.V., Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., U-Blox Holding AG, Fanstel Corporation, Commsolid GmbH, M2M Germany Gmbh, Revogi Innovation Co., Ltd., Telit Communications, Duetsche Telecom AG, Siera Wireless, Aeris Communications and Sensata Technologies.

Key Developments:

In December 2022, Aeris Communications announced plans to acquire Ericsson's IoT Accelerator and Connected Vehicle Cloud businesses. The agreement is expected to enable Aeris and Ericsson's IoT platforms to link over 100 million IoT devices worldwide in 190 different countries.

In June 2022, M2M Germany announced collaboration with Wattsense, a French technology company. M2M has developed into a full-service provider for digitizing buildings due to the rise in IoT sensor networks, including LoRaWAN, and the exponential growth of machine-to-machine (M2M) communication and smart networking. It supports 11 major field communication protocols.

In February 2022, Sensata Technologies announced the acquisition of Elastic M2M Inc., a privately held innovator of connected intelligence for operational assets in the heavy-duty transport, warehousing, supply chain and logistics, industrial, light-duty passenger car, and numerous other business segments. With the help of Elastic M2M's cloud platform and analytics capabilities, telematics service providers ("TSPs") and resellers can employ sensor-based operational data to inform their end users.

Components Covered:

• Sensors
• Memory
• Actuators
• Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
• Communication Modules
• Power Modules

Technologies Covered:

• Wireless Technologies
• Wired Technologies

End Users Covered:

• Healthcare
• Automotive & Transportation
• Utilities
• Consumer Electronics
• Retail
• Security & Surveillance
• Oil & Gas
• Agriculture
• Other End Users

Regions Covered:

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • Italy
  • France
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

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