With the growth of NFC and other short-range connectivity technologies, machine-to-machine (M2M) technologies are widely considered to be a strategic option for operators who are seeking new revenue growth opportunities.
As new uses are continuously discovered, the M2M network buildup now supports a wide range of platform and application layers, ranging from smart cities and mobile payment, to e-government services.
Source: Huawei 2011
As the portable device base continues to proliferate, the M2M growth is set to create opportunities for the entire mobile service eco-system. Huawei projects the M2M market to grow from $58.2bn in 2008 to $114.2bn by 2012.
Given the pervasive impact of M2M capabilities, carriers who wish to leverage this opportunity will need to think beyond their traditional customer bases and collaborate with new technology and service segments such as connected TV, web applications, and connected vehicles.
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