세계의 M2M(Machine to Machine) 접속 시장 규모는 2023년 212억 달러에 달했습니다. 앞으로 IMARC 그룹은 2024년부터 2032년까지의 복합 연간 성장률(CAGR)은 4%를 보였으며, 2032년에는 306억 달러에 이를 것으로 예측했습니다. 의료시설에서의 고도의 인프라 정비의 발전, 자동화와 효과적인 예지 보전 시스템에 대한 수요 증가, 원격 환자 모니터링을 위한 고도 의료기기의 채용 증가 등이 시장을 견인하는 주요 요인이 되고 있습니다.
주요 시장 성장 촉진요인: M2M 접속은 전자 장비 및 기타 기술을 통한 실시간 작동 제어를 가능하게 하기 때문에 M2M 접속에 대한 수요 증가가 주로 시장 성장을 이끌고 있습니다. 이 외에 환자에게 질 높은 헬스케어 서비스를 제공하기 위한 인프라 정비나 치료,진단 방법의 개선이 진행되어 시장 전체에 밝은 전망을 가져오고 있습니다.
주요 시장 동향 : 다양한 산업에서 업무 효율성을 개선하고 실시간 데이터를 수집하기 위한 자동화 및 효과적인 예측 보전 시스템에 대한 수요 증가가 시장 성장에 기여하고 있습니다.
지역별 동향 : 지역 수준에서는 북미, 아시아태평양, 유럽, 라틴아메리카, 중동 및 아프리카로 분류되어 현재 북미가 시장을 독점하고 있습니다. 북미의 M2M(Machine to Machine) 접속 시장을 견인하고 있는 요인으로는 의료 분야의 진보 확대, 다양한 기술의 진보, 창고 업무의 자동화 증가 등이 있습니다.
경쟁 구도 : 시장에서 사업을 전개하는 주요 기업으로는 AT&T Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., Deutsche Telekom AG, Huawei Technologies Co.Ltd., Intel Corporation, 주식회사 무라타 제작소, NXP 세미컨덕터 주식회사, NXP Systems, Inc. Ltd., NXP Semiconductors NV, Telefonica SA, Texas Instruments Incorporated, U-Blox Holding AG, Verizon Communication Inc., Vodafone Group Plc 등이 있습니다.
과제와 기회 : 데이터 프라이버시의 위험 증가와 데이터 침해 사례 증가는 시장 사업자가 직면하는 심각한 도전입니다. 그러나 다양한 주요 시장 진출 기업들은 보다 안전한 M2M 접속을 실현하기 위한 연구개발에 적극적으로 투자하고 있으며, 시장 전체에 유리한 성장 기회를 가져올 것으로 예상됩니다.
다양한 산업 공정의 자동화 수요 증가
일부 산업에서 업무 효율성을 높이고 실시간 데이터를 수집하기 위한 자동화 및 효과적인 예지 보전 시스템에 대한 수요 증가는 주로 세계의 머신 투 머신(M2) 접속 시장의 성장을 가속합니다. 또한 다양한 개발도상국들이 M2M의 중요성을 인식하고 있기 때문에 공공 부문과 민간부문 모두에서 M2M 접속을 통합하는 노력이 늘고 있습니다. 예를 들어, 2022년 2 월, 인도 정부는 M2M/사물 인터넷(IoT)은 세계에서 가장 빠르게 발전하는 기술 중 하나이며, 사회, 기업, 소비자에게 풍부하고 유리한 가능성을 제공한다고 말했습니다. 정부 이니셔티브는 머신 투 머신(M2M) 산업에서의 이용 확대와 기술 혁신을 장려하고 있습니다. 이 외에도 원격 근무의 새로운 추세는 효율적인 M2M 접속의 필요성을 높이고 있습니다. 이러한 솔루션을 통해 장거리 통신과 다수의 장치 간의 통신을 보다 쉽고 효과적으로 수행할 수 있습니다. 시스코 시스템즈에 따르면 2023년 말까지 세계의 M2M 접속 수는 약 147억에 달할 전망입니다. 2018년부터 2023년까지 접속 수의 연평균 성장률은 19%로 예측됩니다.
인터넷 이용 확대
인터넷 이용률 증가는 5G 네트워크의 보급 확대와 함께 시장 전체에 밝은 전망을 가져오고 있습니다. 또한 인터넷 접속의 보급은 데이터 전송과 인프라 비용 절감으로 이어졌습니다. 그 결과 기업이 M2M 솔루션을 도입하는 것이 더욱 현실화되고 있습니다. 통신에 인터넷을 활용하여 비용 효율성을 높이면 M2M 솔루션의 대규모 배포가 가능합니다. Speedtest사에 따르면, 2023년 4월 현재 카타르의 평균 모바일 인터넷 접속 속도는 세계에서 가장 빠르며 190Mbps 가까이에 도달했습니다. 아랍에미리트(UAE)(UAE)과 마카오가 이어지며, 이들 국가들은 모두 평균 중앙값에서 170Mbps를 초과하는 속도를 기록했습니다. 또한, 난방기구, 전기 미터, 인터넷에 접속된 가전제품 등의 일용품에 있어서의 텔레메트리의 이용은 인터넷과 무선 기술 표준의 향상에 의해 늘어나고 있습니다. ITU에 따르면 2022년에는 유럽이 세계의 전역에서 가장 인터넷 보급률이 높았으며 2009년의 60% 미만에서 데이터를 사용할 수 있는 최신 연도에는 89%까지 상승했습니다. 인터넷 이용률이 가장 낮았던 것은 아프리카에서 40%였습니다. 같은 해에 세계의 총 인터넷 접속 수를 기준으로 약 49억 명이 인터넷을 이용했다고 합니다. 이러한 인터넷의 급속한 보급은 M2M(Machine to Machine) 접속 시장 점유율을 확대할 것으로 예상됩니다.
스마트시티와 커넥티드카 출현
다양한 스마트 시티의 IoT 인프라는 다양한 접속 방식으로 접속된 장치 및 객체를 처리하는 데 필요하며, 일부 도시에서는 물 관리, 폐기물 관리, 다양한 분야의 에너지 소비 등 서비스를 강화하기 위해 IoT를 활용하고 있습니다. 스마트 커넥티드 솔루션의 스마트 기술 채택 확대는 셀룰러 M2M 접속의 새로운 비즈니스 기회를 창출하고 있습니다. 다양한 신흥국 시장의 주요 기업들은 스마트 시티 개척을 위한 첨단 M2M 솔루션 도입을 위해 R&D 투자를 늘리고 있습니다. 예를 들어, TeliaSonera는 비즈니스 접속을 지원하는 M2M-in-a-box를 발표했습니다. 이 서비스는 웹 사용자 인터페이스를 통해 클라우드로 관리되며 건물과 상점에서 차량 및 기계에 이르기까지 모든 접속에 사용할 수 있는 센서를 포함합니다. 이러한 혁신은 앞으로도 시장 성장을 가속할 것으로 보입니다.
The global machine-to-machine (M2M) connections market size reached US$ 21.2 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 30.6 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4% during 2024-2032. The growing development of advanced infrastructure in healthcare facilities, increasing demand for automation and effective predictive maintenance systems, and rising adoption of advanced medical devices for remote patient monitoring represent some of the key factors driving the market.
Major Market Drivers: The rising demand for M2M connections, since they enable electronic appliances and other technologies to have real-time control of operations, is primarily driving the growth of the market. Besides this, there is a rise in the development of infrastructure and improvement of treatment and diagnosis methods to provide quality healthcare services to patients which is creating a positive outlook to the overall market.
Key Market Trends: The rising demand for automation and effective predictive maintenance systems in various industries to improve operational efficiency and collect real-time data is contributing to the growth of the market.
Geographical Trends: On a regional level, the market has been classified into North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa, where North America currently dominates the global market. Some of the factors driving the machine-to-machine (M2M) connections market in North America included the growing advancements in the medical sector, various technological advancements, rising automation of operations in warehouses, etc.
Competitive Landscape: Some of the key players operating in the global market include AT&T Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., Deutsche Telekom AG, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Intel Corporation, Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., NXP Semiconductors N.V., Telefonica S.A., Texas Instruments Incorporated, U-Blox Holding AG, Verizon Communication Inc., and Vodafone Group Plc, among others.
Challenges and Opportunities: The increasing risk of data privacy and the rising cases of data breaches are significant challenges faced by market operators. However, various key market players are extensively investing in research and development efforts to make more secure M2M connections, which is anticipated to provide lucrative growth opportunities to the overall market.
Escalating Demand to Automate Various Industrial Processes
The rising demand for automation and effective predictive maintenance systems in several industries to improve operational efficiency and collect real-time data is primarily driving the growth of the global machine-to-machine (M2) connections market. Moreover, various developing nations are realizing the importance of M2M and are, therefore, increasingly taking initiatives to integrate M2M connections in both public and private sectors. For instance, in February 2022, the Government of India stated that M2M/Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the most rapidly developing technologies worldwide, offering a wealth of advantageous potential for society, businesses, and consumers. The government initiative encourages greater use and innovation in the machine-to-machine (M2M) industry. Besides this, the emerging trend of remote working is also augmenting the need for efficient M2M connections. These solutions have made it easier and more effective to communicate over long distances and between many devices. According to Cisco Systems, by the end of 2023, there were approximately 14.7 billion M2M connections globally. The forecasted compound annual growth rate of connections from 2018 to 2023 is 19%.
Growing Usage of the Internet
The rising utilization of the internet, along with the increasing penetration of 5G networks, is creating a positive outlook for the overall market. Moreover, the proliferation of internet connectivity has led to reduced costs for data transmission and infrastructure. As a result, it is becoming more feasible for businesses to implement M2M solutions. The cost-effectiveness of using the internet for communication allows for the deployment of M2M solutions on a larger scale. According to Speedtest, as of April 2023, Qatar had the fastest average mobile internet connections globally, nearly 190 Mbps. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Macau followed, with each of these countries registering average median speeds above 170 Mbps. Moreover, Telemetry usage in daily items like heating units, electric meters, and internet-connected appliances has grown because of the internet and better wireless technology standards. According to the ITU, Europe had the most significant internet penetration rate among all world regions in 2022, increasing from just under 60% in 2009 to 89% in the most recent year for which data was available. The lowest internet usage rate, at 40%, was found in Africa. Around 4.9 billion people were reportedly online as of the same year, based on total global internet access. Such rapidly growing penetration of the internet is anticipated to increase machine-to-machine (M2M) connections market share.
Emergence of Smart Cities and Connected Cars
The IoT infrastructure in various smart cities is required to handle devices and objects connected via different connectivity methods, several cities are utilizing IoT to enhance services, such as water management, waste management, and energy consumption in various sectors. The escalating adoption of smart technologies in smart connected solutions is creating new business opportunities for cellular M2M connections. Various key market players are increasingly investing in research and development activities to introduce advanced M2M solutions for the development of smart cities. For instance, TeliaSonera launched M2M-in-a-box to help connect businesses. This service is cloud-managed through a web user interface and includes sensors that can be used to connect everything from buildings and shops to vehicles and machinery. Innovations like these will continue to catalyze the growth of the market in the years to come.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global machine-to-machine (M2M) connections market research report, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels from 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on connection type, technology, and end-use industry.
Wired
Wireless
Currently, wireless connections hold the majority of the total market share
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the machine-to-machine (M2M) connections market based on the connection type. This includes wired and wireless. According to the report, wireless represented the largest segment.
The increasing adoption of IoT solutions for automation, monitoring, and optimization is augmenting the demand for wireless M2M connections. Moreover, various telecommunication authorities are also taking initiatives to expand the adoption of wireless M2M connections. For instance, The Indian Department of Telecommunication announced that Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Wireless Personal Area Network/Wireless Local Area Network (WPAN/WLAN) registration has been extended to all entities, including businesses, government departments, and partnerships. As a result, M2M wireless connection is anticipated to grow at a rapid pace in the coming years.
Serial Connection
Power Line Connection
Cellular
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Others
Cellular technology currently exhibits a clear dominance in the market
A detailed breakup and analysis of the machine-to-machine (M2M) connections market based on the technology has also been provided in the report. This includes serial connection, power line connection, cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and others. According to the report, cellular accounted for the largest market share.
Automotive
Healthcare
Consumer Electronics
Transportation
Utilities
Retail
Others
Currently, automotive accounts for the largest market share
A detailed breakup and analysis of the machine-to-machine (M2M) connections market based on the end-use industry has also been provided in the report. This includes automotive, healthcare, consumer electronics, transportation, utilities, retail, and others. According to the report, automotive accounted for the largest market share.
The Internet of Things (IoT) technology is taking over the automotive industry. Connectivity will be the core of the next generation of future vehicles. From real-time connectivity to the mapping of information on the roads, low-latency networks with M2M and IoT are allowing the automobile industry to speed-track its transformation. IoT and M2M are servicing networks and standardization to make a fully automated transportation system a reality.
North America
United States
Canada
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Indonesia
Others
Europe
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Russia
Others
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Others
Middle East and Africa
North America holds the largest share of the machine-to-machine (M2M) connections
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, North America (the United States and Canada) was the largest market for machine-to-machine (M2M) connections.
Some of the prominent telecom sector firms are based in North America in the area, including AT&T, Verizon, Cisco, and many more, who are constantly investing in expanding and improving their infrastructure in order to stay up with technological breakthroughs. Over the projected period, it is anticipated to accelerate the adoption of M2M connections. Furthermore, the number of 5G connections (excluding IoT) in North America will increase from 14% in 2021 to 280 million by 2025, making up 64% of all mobile connections. Moreover, several big companies in the area have been able to improve technology through research and development, strategic alliances, and mergers and acquisitions. For instance, in December 2022, Aeris Communications, a California-based Internet of Things and machine-to-machine (IoT and M2M) communications provider, 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.
AT&T Inc.,
Cisco Systems Inc.
Deutsche Telekom AG
Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
Intel Corporation
Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
NXP Semiconductors N.V.
Telefonica S.A.
Texas Instruments Incorporated
U-Blox Holding AG
Verizon Communication Inc.
Vodafone Group Plc
(Please note that this is only a partial list of the key players, and the complete list is provided in the report.)
March 2024: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released recommendations on the usage of embedded SIMs for machine-to-machine (M2M) communications. The authority believed that the implementation of these recommendations by the government will promote orderly growth in the M2M eSIM segment of the telecom sector in India and will stimulate the development of a homegrown M2M eSIM ecosystem in the country, thus enabling the growth of modern M2M communication.
February 2024: OptConnect, a longtime leader in managed wireless services, announced the acquisition of Latin America-based M2M DataGlobal ("M2M"), one of the largest and most professionally run IoT organizations in Latin America. Together these businesses create a premier managed wireless connectivity platform of scale, capable of supporting customers across a broad spectrum of industries and solution needs throughout North and South America.
January 2024: The Indian Department of Telecommunication announced that Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Wireless Personal Area Network/Wireless Local Area Network (WPAN/WLAN) registration had been extended to all entities including businesses, government departments, and partnerships.