IDC PeerScape: Future of Connectedness — Lessons Learned from Deploying IoT Cellular Connectivity Services
This IDC PeerScape focuses on four principal challenges and discusses the solutions to these challenges: defining the business benefit of IoT, adequate coverage for an IoT device fleet, determination of the best pricing model, and effectiveness and consistency of customer experience. "Organizations are looking to IoT technology and services to reduce costs, improve worker safety, and enhance productivity," states Sandra Wendelken, senior research analyst, Mobile and IoT Services at IDC. "While an IoT deployment has many organizational benefits, choosing the best IoT cellular connectivity service provider to fulfill your business requirements can ensure a smooth project launch, improving implementation times and return on investment."
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- Practice 1: Select an IoT Cellular Connectivity Partner That Understands Your Requirements and Vision
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- Practice 2: Prioritize the Necessary Coverage Testing and Partnerships to Achieve Your Business Objectives
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- Practice 3: Select a Tailored and Flexible Pricing Model to Achieve the Deployment Requirements
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- Practice 4: Ensure the Milestones for a High-Level Customer Experience Are Included in the Service Contract
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