The Exponential Growth of the IIoT Market

IIoT is no longer a concept limited to research papers, conferences and keynote speeches; it is here. The deployment of the Internet of Things within manufacturing and other sectors has been building over the years and has now adopted an exponential pattern. Big Data Paradigm, M2M communication, and advanced sensory technologies are just some of the hotspots of Industrial IoT. The benefits are visible and include operational efficiency, greater on-site safety, and higher productivity.

The primary purpose of the Industrial Internet of Things is to improve existing processes and give way to new ones, which will improve operational efficiency. In the upcoming years, businesses will need to realize the importance of predictive analysis and build processes around the available technologies. This will allow them to utilize minimal resources while greatly improving production.

End-user segments will mostly belong to manufacturing, transportation, power generation, oil and gas, and healthcare industries where the need to analyze data is in abundance. It has been estimated that manufacturing will account for 35% of the IIoT market, with healthcare expanding at the highest rate. Geographically speaking, it’s estimated that North America will contribute the most to growth followed by Europe and Asia Pacific. Europe will witness fast growth thanks to inter-governmental initiatives involving Industry 4.0.

IIoT has also breathed new life into technology powerhouses such as IBM, General Electric, and Siemens, as they now have a whole new arena to explore, develop, and conquer. This will only stimulate the economy, create more employment opportunities, and bring stability into a wide range of industries that ultimately impact the common populace.

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