Machine-to-Machine (M2M) - market potential & RFID issues

Table of contents

1. Introduction

• 1.1. Reports o bjectives
• 1.2. Definition

2. M2M technology

• 2.1. A brief history
• 2.2. Operating principles
  • 2.2.1. How it works
  • 2.2.2. M2M architecture
• 2.3. Data capture
• 2.4. How the module works
• 2.5. Data communication
  • 2.5.1. Cellular solutions
  • 2.5.2. Non cellular solutions
  • 2.5.3. Choosing between wireless technologies
  • 2.5.4. Wireless IP adressing

3. The development of RFID and its impact on M2M

• 3.1. RFIDs ope rating principles
  • 3.1.1. Definition
  • 3.1.2. RFID architecture
  • 3.1.3. RFID tag features
  • 3.1.4. Frequencies
  • 3.1.5. Deployment of RFID tags
• 3.2. Standardization and regulation
  • 3.2.1. Frequency regulation
  • 3.2.2. Data standards
• 3.3. Growth of the UHF RFID market
  • 3.3.1. Business model for passive UHF tags
  • 3.3.2. UHF RFID experiments
  • 3.3.3. RFID markets
• 3.4. RFIDs imp act on M2M and telecom industries
  • 3.4.1. RFID and M2M
  • 3.4.2. Business applications using ruggedized PDA
  • 3.4.3. Consumer and NFC applications

4. Analysis of the M2M market

• 4.1. M2M applications and markets
  • 4.1.1. Segmentation factors
  • 4.1.2. Main uses of M2M
• 4.2. Value proposal
  • 4.2.1. Development factors
  • 4.2.2. Properties of M2M
  • 4.2.3. Customer benefits
• 4.3. Growth perspectives
  • 4.3.1. Drivers
  • 4.3.2. Challenges
  • 4.3.3. Growth of the M2M market
• 4.4. Market forecasts

5. Player strategies

• 5.1. Player positioning
  • 5.1.1. Value chain
  • 5.1.2. Alliances
  • 5.1.3. Business models
• 5.2. Modem and module Manufacturers
  • 5.2.1. Module segmentation
  • 5.2.2. Opportunities and developments
  • 5.2.3. Leading players
    • Nokia
    • Siemens
    • Sony-Ericsson
    • Wavecom
    • Skybility
    • Coronis Systems
• 5.3. Mobile operators
  • 5.3.1. Opportunities and developments
  • 5.3.2. M2M cellular growth strategies
  • 5.3.3. Leading players
    • Orange
    • T-Mobile
    • TIM
    • Telefonica
    • Vodafone
    • BT
    • NTT DoCoMo
    • Sprint PCS
    • Cingular Wireless
    • Velocita Wireless
  • 5.3.4. M2M MVNOs
    • Kore Wireless
    • Wireless Maingate
    • Aeris.net
    • Wyless
• 5.4. Software services suppliers
  • 5.4.1. M2Ms specific properties
  • 5.4.2. The solutions features
  • 5.4.3. Player segmentation
  • 5.4.4. Leading players
• 5.5. Integrated solutions and services
  • 5.5.1. Positioning
  • 5.5.2. Leading players
    • SensorLogic
    • NPhase
    • Axeda
    • Sybase
    • IBM
    • Opto 22
    • Lantronix
    • Comtech
    • Vianet
    • Numerex

6. Vertical M2M markets

• 6.1. Transportation
  • 6.1.1. Fleet management
  • 6.1.2. Telematics
  • 6.1.3. Case study: Mercedes Benz (Germany)
  • 6.1.4. Case study: UPM-Kymmene Metsa (Finland)
• 6.2. Security
  • 6.2.1. Case study: Securitas Direct (Europe)
• 6.3. Payment solutions for commerce
  • 6.3.1. Point of sale
  • 6.3.2. Automatic payment systems
  • 6.3.3. Case study: Credit Lyonnais/TNS (France)
  • 6.3.4. Case study: Exxon Mobile (USA)
• 6.4. Utilities
  • 6.4.1. Meter readings
  • 6.4.2. Case study: Enel (Italy)
• 6.5. Commerce : Vending Machines
  • 6.5.1. Case study: Frito-Lay (USA)
• 6.6. Automobile insurance
  • 6.6.1. Case study: Aviva (The UK)
• 6.7. Professional services
  • 6.7.1. Energy management
  • 6.7.2. Manufacturers & preventative maintenance
  • 6.7.3. Case study: Mitsubishi Electric (Europe)
• 6.8. Healthcare
  • 6.8.1. Case study: CardioNet (US)
• 6.9. Supply and distribution chain
  • 6.9.1. Case study: Metro (Germany)
• 6.10. Other markets
  • 6.10.1. Manufacturing
  • 6.10.2. Home automation

List of tables, figures and boxes

• Table 1: Comparison of SCADA and wireless M2M technologies
• Table 2: Comparison of the features of the leading cellular M2M solutions
• Table 3: Properties of passive RFID tags
• Table 4: Vertical examples of M2M equipment monitoring markets
• Table 5: Vertical examples of M2M surveillance markets
• Table 6: Vertical examples of M2M object traceability markets
• Table 7: Vertical examples of M2M fleet management markets
• Table 8: Vertical examples of M2M monetics markets
• Table 9: Vertical examples of M2M remote control markets
• Table 10: Vertical examples of M2M information search markets
• Table 11: M2Ms main drivers and challenges
• Table 12: Number of communicating machines in 2010 (million units)
• Table 13: Potential communicating device market in Western Europe in 2005 (million units)
• Table 14: M2M in figures for a selection of players
• Table 15: M2M revenues (billion EUR)
• Table 16: Mobile operators M2M revenues (billion EUR)
• Table 17: Principal M2M alliances
• Table 18: Technological criteria for modem segmentation
• Table 19: M2M module suppliers
• Table 20: Comparison of key elements in classic and M2M operators business models
• Table 21: Leading MVNOs on the M2M market
• Table 22: Leading M2M software solution vendors
• Figure 1: Architecture of an M2M solution
• Figure 2: Value-added of the Gateway and Middleware components
• Figure 3: Wireless technologies used in M2M
• Figure 4: Wireless Network Architecture of WLAN and WPAN
• Figure 5: RFID architecture
• Figure 6: EPC numbering
• Figure 7: Change in the cost of UHF RFID tags (In USD)
• Figure 8: RFID costing model
• Figure 9: Savings generated by Wal-Mart with the implementation of RFID
• Figure 10: RFID deployment in the retail industry
• Figure 11: The RFID market between 2003 and 2010 (billion USD)
• Figure 12: NFC Peer-to-Peer configuration
• Figure 13: FeliCa architecture
• Figure 14 : M2Ms impact on the network in terms of traffic
• Figure 15: M2Ms development by vertical industry
• Figure 16: Growth of the number of communicating objects, including tags and sensors (billion units)
• Figure 17: Expected growth of the M2M market
• Figure 18: M2Ms expanded value chain
• Figure 19: Change in the average price of a GSM/GPRS modem (in USD)
• Figure 20: Hardware manufacturers positioning on the value chain
• Figure 21: Leading cellular M2M modem suppliers positioning
• Figure 22: Breakdown of mobile operators M2M revenues, by application (2004)
• Figure 23: Leading mobile operators positioning on the M2M market
• Figure 24: MVNO and MVNE positioning on the M2M market
• Figure 25: The TELEAID system
• Figure 26: Architecture of the Sonera dispatching solution
• Figure 27: Process used by the forestry industry
• Figure 28: Comparison of meter readings with and without AMR
• Figure 29: Retail applications
• Box 1: Marks & Spencers
• Box 2: Nokia Mobile RFID Kit
• Box 3: QR Code
• Box 4: Felica and NTT DoCoMo