Satellite Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Services: Market Research Report

February 2012 | 484 pages | ID: S7DBDD5FFC7EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Satellite Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Services in US$ Million.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World.

Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2008 through 2017.

The report profiles 67 companies including many key and niche players such as General Electric Company, Geotab, Inc., Globalstar, Inc., Honeywell International, Inmarsat plc, Iridium Communications, Inc., Lat-Lon LLC, Lockheed Martin Corporation, M2M Data Corporation, Orbcomm, Inc., PeopleNet Communications, Qualcomm, Inc., SkyBitz, SkyTel, SkyWave Mobile Communications, Inc., Telefónica UK Limited, Thuraya Telecommunications Company, and Wireless Matrix, Inc.

Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

Company profiles are primarily based upon search engine sources in the public domain.

Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

M2M – A High Potential Communications Technology
Satellite M2M: Market Overview
Factors Influencing Market Growth
Small Hardware and Low Cost: Requisites for Fuelling Growth
Satellite SCADA/M2M: A Recession-Proof Market
Rising Awareness of ROI Propels Use of Satellite M2M Technologies
High Equipment and Bandwidth Cost Restrain Growth
Lack of Awareness Hampers Adoption of Satellite Services
Leading Players in Satellite M2M Market

Table 1. Global Satellite M2M Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenues for Qualcomm Omnitracs, Inmarsat Standard C, Inmarsat Standard D+ (Skywave & Satamatics), SkyBitz, Wireless Matrix, Orbcomm, Globalstar Simplex & Duplex Data Service, and Iridium (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 2. Global Satellite M2M Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Sales for Orbcomm, Qualcomm Omnitracs, Inmarsat Standard D+ (Skywave & Satamatics), SkyBitz, Inmarsat Standard C, Globalstar Simplex & Duplex Data Service, Wireless Matrix, and Iridium (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. GLOBAL M2M MARKET DYNAMICS

Global M2M Market
Wireless M2M: Expanding Applications Favor Growth
Cellular M2M: The Predominant Wireless M2M Segment

Table 3. Global Wireless M2M Market By Segment (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales for Cellular M2M and Satellite M2M (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Novel Applications: Fuelling Demand for M2M Communication Systems
Government Concerns Limit Growth Opportunities
Mobile Satellite Services Market: An Insight
Military and Government: Key Customers of Mobile Satellite Communications
Regulatory Environment
Long Range Identification Tracking (LRIT) Regulations
ITU Initiatives

3. MACHINE-TO-MACHINE (M2M) COMMUNICATION – AN INTRODUCTION

Machine-to-Machine (M2M): Definition
Key Components of M2M System
Trackable Mobile or Fixed Assets
Communications Network
Back-Office Applications or Users
M2M Communications
Applications of M2M Technology
Select Applications of M2M Communications
Wireless M2M Systems
Benefits of Using Wireless M2M Systems

4. AN OVERVIEW OF SATELLITE MACHINE- TO-MACHINES

Satellite M2M: A Definition
End-Uses of Satellite M2M Systems
Commercial Transportation
Heavy Equipment
Fixed Asset Monitoring
Marine Vessels
Government and Internal Security
Consumer Transportation
Satellite Telephones: An Application of Satellite M2M Technology

5. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS

Hughes Rolls Out 9201-M2M, SCADA IP Satellite Terminal
M2M Connectivity Launches Q9612 Satellite Modems
Quake Global Introduces M2M Modems for Orbcomm Satellite Network
SkyBitz® Introduces SkyBitz GLS400 Mobile Terminal
Spot and DeLorme Introduce First Handheld GPS with Satellite Communicator
M2M Data and Antx Launch Aquavx
Numerex and Savi to Develop ST-694 GlobalTag
Wavecom Unveils WISMO Family
KORE Telematics Launches PRiSM Pro™
KORE Telematics Launches KORE Ultra Low-Use Wireless Services
Motorola Unveils C24 CDMA Wireless Module
Numerex Launches Open PaaS
Spot Launches New Satellite GPS Messenger
Digi International® Rolls Out m10 JumpStart Kit
EMS Global Tracking Unveils Recovery and Tracking Systems
SkyWave Introduces Integrated GPS/GLONASS Satellite Terminal
Numerex Launches NumereXpress™ Portal
KORE Telematics Launches New Prism Platform Model
Wavecom Introduces RIPlink™
M2M Data Launches Intelligent Data Acquisition
EB Launches Satellite-Terrestrial Connectivity Module
Wavecom Introduces WMP120 Wireless Microprocessor
Stellar Satellite Communications Launches DS101
M2M Connectivity Introduces Developer Kit for Orbcomm Satellite Network
ViaSat and Space Systems/Loral to Launch ViaSat-1
MobiApps Launches m10 Miniature Satellite Module

6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Honeywell Acquires EMS
Tellular Set to Acquire SkyBitz
Orbcomm Divests Stellar Satellite to Quake Global
Telit, T-Mobile and Deutsche Telekom Sign Global M2M Collaboration Agreement
Securitas and Deutsche Telekom Sign Partnership Agreement
Camgian Selects Orbcomm to Supply Global Communications Platform
Orbcomm Extends Satellite M2M Data Service Agreement with Komatsu
Orbcomm Commences Construction of Gateway Earth Station in South Africa
Globalstar Takes Over Axonn
EMS Technologies Acquires Satamatics Global
Numerex Takes Over Ublip
SkyWave Acquires Transcore Link Logistics’ GlobalWave SLDR Services
Inmarsat Acquires Segovia Assets and Business
Digi International Acquires MobiApps Assets
Iridium Communications to Offer MSS in Mexico
FUPE Systems Supports SkyWave LRIT System
Sixnet Enters into Distribution Alliance with TESSCO Technologies
Novatel Wireless Inks MoU with Cinterion Wireless Modules
Cinterion Wireless Modules Enters into Partnership with GTT
Telcel Inks Agreement with Jasper Wireless
Atos Worldline and Sierra Wireless Sign M2M Collaboration Agreement
Telefónica Establishes Global M2M Unit
Orbcomm and Sierra Wireless Sign M2M Agreement
Globalstar Inks Agreement with Quake Global
Sierra Wireless and T-Mobile Sign M2M MoU
SIMCom Signs Cooperation Agreement with Telefónica and MobiT
Novatel Wireless Signs MOU with Cinterion Wireless Modules
Numerex Signs M2M Agreement with Sprint Nextel
Numerex and AT&T Sign M2M Enterprise Agreement
Sprint Nextel Establishes Emerging Solutions Unit
Qualcomm and Verizon Wireless Establish M2M Joint Venture
Cinterion Inks Strategic Partnership Agreement with Deutsche Telekom
Cebyc and T-Mobile Sign M2M MoU
Digi International Signs Collaboration Agreement with Qualcomm
Arkessa Signs Collaboration Agreement with Telehouse and KDDI Europe
Wyless and M2M DataSmart™ Sign M2M Collaboration Agreement
Microspace Communications Selects Aeris Communications CDMA Network
Axeda Signs Wireless Collaboration Agreement with Orbcomm
Orbcomm Enters into Agreement with Telenor Connexion
M2M Connectivity Distributes Quake Global’s Satellite Modem Range
Numerex Purchases Orbit One Communications
Wavecom Takes Over Anyware Technologies
SkyTel Merges with Velocita Wireless
EMS Technologies to Acquire Sky Connect
Orbcomm Acquires Stake in Orbcomm Japan
Orbcomm Extends Presence in Peru, Brazil and Argentina
Numerex Chooses Longview Advantage as Value Added Reseller
SensorLogic and SIMCom Wireless Solutions Enter into Partnership Agreement
Wyless Entered into Strategic Partnership with Tridium
Avnet Memec Extends Distribution Agreement with Wavecom
M2M Data Inked MoU with Automation & Electronics
Globalstar Inks Agreement with Ericsson Federal
Wavecom and Orbcomm Ink Joint Marketing Agreement

7. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

General Electric Company (Canada)
Geotab, Inc. (Canada)
Globalstar, Inc. (US)
Honeywell International (USA)
Inmarsat plc (UK)
Iridium Communications, Inc. (US)
Lat-Lon LLC (US)
Lockheed Martin Corporation (US)
M2M Data Corporation (US)
Orbcomm, Inc. (US)
PeopleNet Communications (US)
Qualcomm, Inc. (US)
SkyBitz (US)
SkyTel (US)
SkyWave Mobile Communications, Inc. (Canada)
Telefónica UK Limited (UK)
Thuraya Telecommunications Company (UAE)
Wireless Matrix, Inc. (US)

8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 4. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Satellite Machine-to-Machine Market Analyzed with Annual Hardware Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Satellite Machine-to-Machine Market Analyzed with Installed Base in Thousand Units for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 6. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Satellite Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Services by Geographic Region – North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Service Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7. World 10-Year Perspective for Satellite Machine- to-Machine (M2M) Services by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Annual Service Revenues for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2008, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. NORTH AMERICA

A. Market Analysis
Wireless M2M Market: An Insight
B. Market Analytics

Table 8. North American Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Satellite Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Services Market Analyzed with Annual Service Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
M2M Market: Growth Despite Adversities
Regulations Governing M2M Market
B. Market Analytics

Table 9. European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Satellite Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Services Market Analyzed with Annual Service Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Growth Drivers and Market Restraints
Heavy Equipment Market Drives Demand for M2M
Satellite M2M Providers: Facing Competition from Cellular M2M Market
B. Market Analytics

Table 10. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Satellite Machine-to- Machine (M2M) Services Market Analyzed with Annual Service Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. REST OF WORLD

Market Analytics

Table 11. Rest of World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Satellite Machine-to- Machine (M2M) Services Market Analyzed with Annual Service Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 67 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 74)
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States
Canada
Japan
Europe
France
Germany
The United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)
Latin America
Middle-East