Market Challenge - Security and privacy concerns associated with IoT devices

Global IoT solutions and services market growth can be hampered due to security and privacy concerns associated with various IoT devices. As IoT devices become more advanced and get connected to the internet, it raises several security and privacy issues. Large number of IoT devices have vulnerabilities that can be exploited by hackers to gain access to sensitive user data. Once compromised, these devices can be used to launch cyberattacks. Furthermore, personal and usage data collected by IoT devices often lacks proper anonymization, which can threaten user privacy. Lack of security updates also makes many older IoT devices vulnerable for a long time. The complexity of IoT ecosystems with different stakeholders also makes it difficult to pinpoint security responsibilities. If not addressed properly, such security and privacy risks associated with IoT can significantly limit adoption of these solutions among both consumers and organizations.

Opportunity: Expansion of 5G technology enabling faster IoT connectivity

Expansion of 5G telecom networks around the world provides a major growth opportunity for the global IoT solutions and services market. 5G technology delivers significantly higher speeds, lower latency and better reliability compared to existing 4G networks. This enables various new IoT use cases that require fast connectivity between devices in real-time. From smart factories to autonomous vehicles to remote monitoring in industries, 5G opens up possibilities for applications that rely on high-speed, low latency connectivity between large numbers of IoT devices. As 5G networks get deployed widely, it can boost adoption of IoT across more sectors. This can boost demand for IoT platforms, services and solutions required to develop and manage 5G-enabled IoT projects.