The report said that M2M connections are forecast to more than double from their 2011 level of 19.6 million to 50.2 million in 2015. The good news for enterprises is the fact that hardware pricing is dropping, use cases are becoming established and operators are quite serious about the space as they want to bolster growth beyond subscribers and phones in a highly-saturated market."
AT&T focusing on enterprise M2M apps.
"In a new report from Yankee Group, analyst John Keough said 'the M2M market has matured from a fledgling industry into a force to be reckoned with in the wireless space. The number of cellular connections in the U.S. dedicated to M2M applications will nearly triple over the next five years, creating substantial growth opportunities in well-established verticals such as fleet telematics and industrial applications, as well as emerging opportunities including digital signage and pay-as-you-drive insurance.'
