M&A perspective on the evolution of the internet of things
Internet of Things (IoT) Market Report
The relevance and impact of the Internet of Things (IoT) on the economy, and on society in general, has continuously grown in recent years. With better infrastructure, sophisticated devices and software solutions, IoT is deeply involved not only in industrial production processes but also our daily life.
Spending on cutting-edge IoT technology has been huge, with US$863 million invested in manufacturing sector acquisitions alone between 2017 and 2019. Despite the current condition of the world economy, only moderate slowdown is expected, with companies needing to adapt to new technology faster. The manufacturing sector is responsible for the highest number of IoT target takeovers, followed by retail and healthcare. Oaklins’ IoT team has solid expertise in the industry, not only in recognizing and understanding trends but also M&A rationale and strategic drivers. In this Spot On market report, our IoT specialists, share their thoughts on the industry, plus some insightful views from each corner of the globe thanks to our experienced colleagues:
- Strong appetite for IoT acquisitions in the Nordics: Kim Harpøth Jespersen, Partner, Copenhagen
- The impact of COVID-19 on IoT: Jonathan Tooth, Director, Melbourne
- Food and agro sectors to fuel IoT advancements in Brazil: Frederico Toledo, Senior Associate, São Paulo
While IoT is a fundamental game-changer for the economy and our daily lives, 5G is the required accelerator. 5G will allow AI and predictive learning to thrive from anywhere, meaning the creation of truly useful IoT. This will enhance market volume and growth and will fuel M&A activity.JAN P. HATJE, INTERNET OF THINGS SPECIALIST, OAKLINS
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