vodafone-2019年物联网报告（英文）-2019.4-32页_7mb

Summary of the Vodafone IoT Barometer 2019

Core Content

The Vodafone IoT Barometer 2019 highlights the growing adoption and increasing sophistication of IoT across industries. It emphasizes that IoT is no longer a niche technology but is becoming a core component of business strategy, with companies realizing tangible benefits and planning for further expansion.

Main Points

• Adoption Growth:

  • 34% of companies are now using IoT, up from 29% in the previous year.
  • The Americas saw the largest increase in adoption (from 27% to 40%).
  • Transport and logistics had the highest adoption rate at 42%, followed by manufacturing and industrials at 39%.
  • Over 76% of adopters consider IoT mission-critical to their operations.
  • 8% of adopters say their entire business depends on IoT.

• Benefits Realized:

  • 95% of adopters have seen measurable benefits from IoT.
  • Over half (52%) report significant returns on investment.
  • Benefits include reduced operating costs (53%), improved data collection (48%), increased employee productivity (47%), better asset utilization (41%), and enhanced customer loyalty (39%).
  • 33% of adopters say IoT has unlocked new revenue streams.
  • The most sophisticated companies (Band A) report significantly higher benefits than those in lower bands (Band D).

• Sophistication and ROI:

  • Companies in the highest sophistication bands (Band A) are more likely to report significant ROI.
  • 87% of Band A companies report significant returns, compared to 17% in Band D.
  • Cost reductions average 26% for Band A and 13% for Band D.
  • Revenue growth averages 19% across adopters, with Band A companies more likely to report it.

• Strategic and Implementation Progress:

  • Companies are moving beyond pilots to full-scale projects.
  • 70% of adopters have one or more full-scale IoT projects.
  • IoT is becoming integrated with core business systems, with 87% of Band A users achieving full integration.
  • 80% of Band A companies use analytics to derive more value from IoT data.

• Regional Differences:

  • The Americas have the highest average sophistication (25% in top two bands).
  • APAC has the highest adoption rate (43%), but lower sophistication.
  • EMEA has the lowest sophistication, with only 22% in the top three bands.
  • Despite lower sophistication, 83% of EMEA adopters see IoT as critical to future success.

• Industry Use Cases:

  • Transport and Logistics: Used for asset tracking, location monitoring, and smart routing.
  • Financial Services: Used for claims processing, risk assessment, and new product offerings like usage-based insurance.
  • Healthcare and Wellness: Used for chronic care monitoring and patient data management.
  • Automotive: Focused on connected vehicles and autonomous features.
  • Energy and Utilities: Used for smart grids and asset monitoring.
  • Manufacturing and Industrials: Focused on predictive maintenance and operational efficiency.
  • Retail: Used for inventory management and customer experience enhancement.

Key Information

• IoT Enablement Platforms: Make it easier for companies to adopt IoT, especially SMEs.
• Connectivity Options: NB-IoT and LTE-M are widely used, with 52% of adopters considering 5G for future use.
• Confidence in IoT: 84% of adopters feel more confident in IoT after 12 months.
• Tipping Point: 74% of adopters believe that companies not adopting IoT will fall behind within five years.
• Data Importance: 71% of adopters expect data resources to be listed on balance sheets within five years.
• Future Trends: Companies are increasingly looking to integrate IoT with analytics, AI, and cloud to drive digital transformation.

Conclusion

The Vodafone IoT Barometer 2019 confirms that IoT is now mainstream and essential for business competitiveness. With increased adoption and sophistication, companies are reaping significant benefits, including cost reductions, revenue growth, and improved operational efficiency. As IoT continues to evolve, it is becoming a strategic enabler for digital transformation across all industries.