IoT providers need to deliver more than connectivity, says report

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newelectronics.co.uk, Oct. 22, 2024 – 

According to research commissioned by Wireless Logic, that looks at the connectivity challenges, priorities and expectations of enterprises deploying IoT globally, there is a growing demand for connectivity providers to deliver more flexible, value-added solutions – such as eSIM, security and remote SIM provisioning – to meet the needs of enterprises looking to scale up their IoT investments.

Conducted by Kaleido Intelligence, the study included a global sample of 1,000 cellular IoT adopters and non-adopters across various industry sectors.

The results highlight the increasing complexity of global IoT projects, revealing common issues around permanent roaming restrictions and the intricacies of managing multi-provider relationships.

The survey found that global IoT deployments need a more supportive and holistic service.

Almost six in ten (59.3 percent) of cellular IoT adopters said that more than half of their device fleet requires international or multi-regional connectivity' while across cellular IoT adopters and non-adopters, 41 percent cited restrictions on permanent roaming as one of their top five challenges when scaling IoT. Forty two percent said the same about maintaining commercial relationships with multiple connectivity providers.

The survey found that a third (32.9 percent) of all respondents find current global connectivity support inadequate for their needs.

"Enterprises scaling IoT globally can't afford to rely on connectivity alone – they need partners that can help them navigate the complexities of today's fragmented connectivity landscape," said Iain Davidson, senior product manager at Wireless Logic. "Our research clearly shows that enterprises are looking for a holistic approach that adds value at every stage of their global deployments."

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