How Telcos can “Connect the Dots” Within the Ecosystem

The "Internet of Things" is one of the hottest topics within the global industry environment. All kind of products are becoming "connected" or "smart"- from home appliances to cars and trucks to vending machines and fitness devices (wearables and smart watches). Enabling products to communicate with the outside world offers tremendous opportunities for value-added services and opens up significant space for new and innovative business models around the connected device ("smart object"). However, the market for services around connected devices is still in a relatively immature stage - sustainable business models are in "trial-and-error" mode. In this article Ansgar Schlautmann from Arthur D. Little, discusses how Telco's can connect the dots within the ecosystem.

How Telcos can “Connect the Dots” Within the Ecosystem

The "Internet of Things" is one of the hottest topics within the global industry environment. All kind of products are becoming "connected" or "smart"- from home appliances to cars and trucks to vending machines and fitness devices (wearables and smart watches). Enabling products to communicate with the outside world offers tremendous opportunities for value-added services and opens up significant space for new and innovative business models around the connected device ("smart object"). However, the market for services around connected devices is still in a relatively immature stage - sustainable business models are in "trial-and-error" mode. In this article Ansgar Schlautmann from Arthur D. Little, discusses how Telco's can connect the dots within the ecosystem.