While you wouldn’t have guessed it making your way through the packed aisles among 100K+ attendees, there was a sobering undercurrent at MWC 2024 with monetization challenges of recent mega themes a common refrain. One that VDC has been paying close attention to has been private wireless networks which have yet to fulfill early hype. Among the issues that continue to hold back adoption and investment is the continued lag in the device ecosystem – especially for industrial applications.
Enterprise Mobility & The Connected Worker
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MWC 2024: Hype vs. Reality
Exploring Enterprise Connectivity Options: Li-Fi
Light Fidelity (Li-Fi) is based on visible light communication (VLC) technology, which transmits information through light waves with a two-way network protocol to provide high-speed connectivity. As enterprises look for new ways to improve their network infrastructure and improve connectivity, how does Li-Fi compare to Wi-Fi, private 4G/LTE and 5G, and other alternatives? What are the primary benefits and costs associated with Li-Fi?
MWC Las Vegas 2024 Show Report
Enterprise connectivity was the primary focus of the third annual Mobile World Congress Americas event in Las Vegas. The question on everyone’s mind: how will AI play a role in the future of networks?
VDC Research sat down with solution providers across the industry to discuss trends and opportunities for the enterprise and government markets regarding network infrastructure solutions, IoT, AI enablement, and ecosystem dynamics.
LogiMAT 2025 Show Report
LogiMAT 2025 showcased the latest intralogistics solutions ranging from machine vision and robotics solutions to labeling and data capture technologies.
COMPUTEX 2025 Recap: AI Innovation & Enterprise Mobility Trends
COMPUTEX 2025 delivered a powerful showcase of next-generation computing technologies, with artificial intelligence (AI), Windows on ARM devices, and rugged enterprise solutions taking center stage.
This year’s event also underscored the strength of the Asia-based AIDC and enterprise mobility ecosystem. Vendors like Darveen, Getac, Emdoor, and HPRT showcased rugged tablets, intelligent fleet management systems, Copilot+ industrial PCs, and advanced thermal printing solutions, underscoring the region’s growing influence in commercial-grade technology innovation.
Download VDC Research’s COMPUTEX 2025 Show Report to explore insights on thermal printing, data capture, and POS technologies and to stay ahead of enterprise mobility and AI computing trends.
Snapdragon Summit: Qualcomm Goes All-in on Edge AI
The 2025 Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit was fully centered on AI—the promised disruptor that has solidified its place in our personal lives and professional lives. For Qualcomm, the diverse array of AI applications presents an opportunity to blend its success in the mobile device market with its burgeoning business in IoT and embedded. With both its AI development solutions and chipsets, Qualcomm will continue to play a key role in enabling utility-scale edge AI applications. Moving inference closer to the user not only improves latency and responsiveness but also enhances privacy and personalization by leveraging local data, creating the potential for an agentic ecosystem that assists operations or individuals in their everyday lives. This VDC View highlights and analyzes the announced products and features as they relate to embedded and edge computing.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit and the Realities of AI in 2025
At Snapdragon Summit 2025, Qualcomm presented its vision for an AI-driven world where intelligence is embedded everywhere, from devices to networks.
In this exclusive VDC View, we unpack the key announcements, analyze the practical realities behind Qualcomm’s AI ambitions, and assess what it all means for enterprise mobility, the edge, and the future of connected work.
ProMat 2025 Show Report
ProMat 2025 highlighted the critical ways in which vendors are harnessing intelligent automation and robotics solutions to navigate ongoing labor shortages and drive data-driven decision-making to stay ahead of the competition.
Read the View to find out more.
MWC Barcelona 2025 Show Report
MWC 2025 unveiled groundbreaking innovations as vendors revealed new ways to enhance private network capabilities, with major enterprises driving significant investments. As industries undergo rapid digital transformation, which innovations from MWC 2025 are poised to shape the future? Discover the game-changing solutions in our comprehensive event coverage.
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The Global Market for Industrial IoT Platforms
Inside This Report
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is a global phenomenon rife with opportunity. By connecting industrial systems and analyzing the data they produce, industrial organizations can attain unprecedented levels of operational control, efficiency, production, and safety.
Many of the world’s leading hardware, software, and industrial automation suppliers have developed specialized platforms designed to facilitate their customers’ IIoT initiatives to seamlessly manage advanced analytics, application enablement, data management, device management, enterprise integration, and security. This research program will include expert commentary and strategic insights on industrial IoT-related products, solutions, and services.
2025 IoT & Embedded Technology Predictions
Over the past twelve months, the IoT, embedded and industrial sectors have experienced significant growth and transformation. Looking ahead, the coming year promises to reshape the way computing products and solutions are designed, developed, and introduced to the market.
This research note explores several emerging trends and themes that will influence the hardware and software markets in 2025 and beyond.
Industrial Cybersecurity Software & Services 2024 Research Outline
Opportunities & Forecasts Through 2028
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is a global phenomenon rife with opportunity. By connecting industrial systems and analyzing the data, we are building a world in which industrial organizations can attain unprecedented levels of operational control, efficiency, production, and safety.
Industrial Machine Health Solutions 2025 Research Outline
Opportunities & Forecasts Through 2029
Industrial machine health solutions, such as those for asset performance management, condition monitoring, and preventative/predictive maintenance, have emerged as critical tools in maximizing industrial organizations’ productivity, operational efficiency, and optimization. This report analyzes the global market for industrial machine health solutions and includes key segmentations and forecasts by geographic region and industry.
Industrial Automation & Sensors Research Agenda
Opportunities & Forecasts Through 2028
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is a global phenomenon rife with opportunity. By connecting industrial systems and analyzing the data, we are building a world in which industrial organizations can attain unprecedented levels of operational control, efficiency, production, and safety.
The Global Market for Level Measurement
The global market for process level measurement is constantly evolving as newer technologies such as laser, radar, and ultrasonic receive sustained interest and investment from the world’s largest industrial automation suppliers. Preview our upcoming research program to learn more.
Industrial IoT Platforms Research Outline 2023
Opportunities and Forecasts Through 2027
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is a global phenomenon rife with opportunity. By connecting industrial systems and analyzing the data they produce, we are building a world in which industrial organizations can attain unprecedented levels of operational control, efficiency, production, and safety.
OT & XIoT Cybersecurity Software & Services
Industrial organizations are placing greater urgency on securing operational technology (OT) environments, where a breach can lead to catastrophic consequences far beyond financial
loss—including system-wide downtime, safety risks, and operational chaos. As OT and IT continue to converge, the complexity and stakes of protecting critical infrastructure have never been higher.
This report provides a comprehensive market assessment of global OT cybersecurity software and services, including segmentation by solution type, service model, region, and industry. It delivers in-depth market sizing and forecasts through 2030, supported by robust primary research, competitive analysis, and strategic commentary designed for technology vendors, security leaders, and industrial decision-makers.
The Global Market for Industrial Networking
The global industrial networking technologies market is projected to surpass $5.8B by 2029, driven by rapid adoption of 5G, Wi-Fi 7, OT/IT convergence, interoperability, and cybersecurity. Leading vendors such as Belden, Cisco, HMS, and Siemens are shaping the competitive landscape, while high-growth sectors including semiconductors, energy, and transportation continue to accelerate demand.
Our latest report delivers the insights you need to succeed in this evolving market. It provides strategic guidance, opportunity analysis, detailed forecasts by product, region, and industry, and competitive intelligence on more than 70 vendors.
Mitsubishi Goes All In on Industrial Cybersecurity with Nozomi Deal
Mitsubishi Electric’s $1 billion acquisition of Nozomi Networks is the largest deal in the company’s history and a defining moment for the industrial cybersecurity market.
This bold move strengthens Mitsubishi’s ability to protect converged IT, OT, and IoT environments while giving Nozomi the scale and resources to accelerate innovation in visibility, resilience, and compliance. The deal also reshapes competitive dynamics and puts pressure on rivals such as Armis, Claroty, and Dragos as the race for OT cybersecurity leadership intensifies.
Read VDC’s complete analysis to learn what this acquisition means for manufacturers, critical infrastructure, and industrial operators, and how it could redefine the future of industrial cybersecurity.
2025 Industrial Networking Technologies
Discover how digital transformation and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) are revolutionizing industrial operations worldwide. Our latest research report delivers in-depth analysis on the global industrial networking market—highlighting key trends, emerging technologies, and strategic insights to help organizations boost efficiency, flexibility, supply chain control, and
workplace safety.
Backed by extensive primary research, the report provides valuable data on market size, growth forecasts, and competitive dynamics, along with guidance for product strategy, partnership development, and go-to-market planning.
Whether you’re shaping digital infrastructure, optimizing operations, or evaluating investment opportunities, this report is your roadmap to smarter industrial connectivity.
Download the Research Outline to learn more.
Hitachi Digital Services Analyst & Advisor Connect 2025
Hitachi Digital Services assembled over 40 leading analyst and advisory firms to unveil its bold vision for the future of enterprise transformation.
Discover how Hitachi’s AI-driven platform, HARC for AI, is reshaping digital innovation—and how your organization can harness it to drive scalable, resilient growth.
- Next-generation AI strategies for scalable, trustworthy implementation
- Industry-specific breakthroughs across energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and more
- Customer co-creation stories driving real-world digital impact
- Advances in IT/OT convergence and enterprise-grade cybersecurity
Download the full report to learn how Hitachi is enabling Industry 5.0—through collaborative innovation, intelligent automation, and industry expertise.
Industrial Machine Health Monitoring
This report analyzes the global market for industrial machine health monitoring solutions and includes segmentations and forecasts by geographic region, channel, and industry. Coverage includes a combination of research-driven commentary and competitive analysis on key vendors.
2025 Industrial Edge Management Solutions
As industrial enterprises accelerate AI-driven edge deployments, Industrial Edge Management Solutions have become the critical control layer of digital transformation, delivering unified orchestration, robust security, and real-time visibility across distributed industrial environments.
VDC’s research program provides in-depth analysis of market dynamics, competitive strategies, and growth opportunities. Featuring detailed segmentation, vendor benchmarking, and forecasts across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises models, it enables technology suppliers, investors, and enterprise leaders to seize emerging opportunities and drive the next phase of industrial digitalization.
Key Vendors Included:
AWS, ClearBlade, Dell, Emerson, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, IOTech, Litmus, Microsoft, Red Hat, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, SUSE, Wind River, Zededa, and more.
2025 i2 Reports
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Q4 2024 Rugged Mobile Hardware Quarterly Tracker
This quarterly tracker covers the market for rugged mobile devices segmented by form factor, with YoY market estimate and competitive share comparisons.
IoT & Embedded Operating Systems
This new research analyzes the latest developments impacting the market for IoT & embedded operating systems. It includes a detailed discussion of emerging trends and technologies, standards and regulations, engineering preferences, and competitive strategies that are impacting longstanding market norms...
The Global Market for Enterprise Tablets
Discover how rugged tablets and 2-in-1 devices are transforming the frontline workforce in 2025. This research delivers in-depth analysis of the global enterprise tablet market, including market sizing, vendor share trends, industry use cases, and technology forecasts across North America,...
The Global Market for Stationary Thermal Printers
The stationary thermal printer market is rebounding in 2025. Desktop and industrial models are regaining momentum as enterprises reinvest in labeling to keep pace with automation, compliance, and digital transformation. Manufacturing and logistics are fueling growth with stricter traceability and...
From Loss Prevention to Loss Detection: How Computer Vision, RFID and AI are Reshaping Retail Shrink
The value of retail inventory shrink in 2024 represented 2% of retailer revenues. Almost one in three retailers agree that self-service solutions have had a significant impact on shrink. VDC Research’s latest report provides strategic guidance, in-depth opportunity analysis by...
The Global Market for Rugged Notebooks
After years of post-pandemic volatility, the rugged notebook market is entering a new growth phase shaped by geopolitical investment cycles, emerging and innovative architectures, and evolving software requirements. Dell, Panasonic, and Getac continue to lead a competitive landscape where ASPs...
2025 Global Market for Rugged Handheld Computers & Smartphones
The rugged handheld computer and smartphone market is rebounding in 2025, driven by large-scale enterprise refresh cycles, on-device AI integration, and a growing emphasis on extending device lifecycles. As these devices become mission-critical across logistics, retail, field service, and public...
2025 Enterprise Mobility & the Connected Worker Research Outline
The enterprise mobility landscape is constantly evolving and expanding, with the latest wave of innovation prompted by AI, 5G & wireless connectivity, sustainability initiatives, and more. Read VDC’s Predictions for the upcoming year to help you strategically prepare for a...
2024 i2 Reports
Q3 2024 Rugged Mobile Hardware Quarterly Tracker
This quarterly tracker covers the market for rugged mobile devices segmented by form factor, with YoY market estimate and competitive share comparisons.
2024 Buyer Behavior Guide
This report offers enterprise mobility decision makers critical intelligence to support their investment decisions and examines the barriers to device deployment and major industry challenges that may impact device purchasing decisions. It includes year-over-year data across the following verticals: Healthcare,...
2024 Buyer Behavior Guide: Vertical Frequency Reports
This report offers enterprise mobility decision makers critical intelligence to support their investment decisions and examines the barriers to device deployment and major industry challenges that may impact device purchasing decisions. It includes year-over-year data across the following verticals: Healthcare,...
Public Safety AI
AI is revolutionizing processing efficiency of data to better protect the public. This research analyzes how public safety agencies are leveraging AI to streamline first responder workflow efficiency and productivity, enhance safety and improve citizen engagement. It also evaluates the...
AI in Public Safety
AI is revolutionizing processing efficiency of data to better protect the public. This research analyzes how public safety agencies are leveraging AI to streamline first responder workflow efficiency and productivity, enhance safety and improve citizen engagement. It also evaluates the...
2024 Rugged Notebooks
This report covers the overall market opportunity for rugged clamshell notebooks supporting enterprise and government Line-of-Business (LoB) applications. The analysis includes profiles of leading vendors as well as market sizing and forecasts for fully and semi-rugged notebooks segmented by regional...
The Global Market for Rugged Handheld Computers & Smartphones
This research assesses the market opportunity for rugged handheld computers, rugged smartphones, and consumer-grade smartphones used to support enterprise LOB applications. It provides granular segmentations by region, country, industry, application environment, OS, display size, and level of ruggedness.
The Global Market for Enterprise Tablets
This report assesses the market opportunity for rugged slate tablets and 2-in-1 devices used to support mobile enterprise applications. It includes analysis on current hardware and software trends driving investments, market sizing and forecasts by region and industry, and profiles...
Automotive Diagnostics Solutions
This new report provides deep-dive insights on the market opportunity for mobile computing solutions supporting automotive diagnostics applications and workflows. It analyzes a range of form factors including rugged notebooks, rugged tablets, 2-in-1 detachable devices, and rugged handled computers, and...
2024 Q1 Rugged Mobile Hardware Tracker Interim Findings
This quarterly tracker covers the market for rugged mobile devices segmented by form factor, with YoY market estimate and competitive share comparisons. Preview the Exhibits to learn more about how our research can help you meet your critical needs.
2024 Rugged Mobile Hardware Quarterly Tracker
This quarterly tracker covers the market for rugged mobile devices segmented by form factor, with YoY market estimate and competitive share comparisons.
2024 Mobile Hardware Dataset
VDC’s Enterprise Mobility Mobile Hardware Dataset provides critical market sizing and trend insights supported by our rigorous research methodologies. It includes the most detailed, timely, and actionable data available, featuring granular market size models and forecasts segmented by region, country...
2024 Enterprise Mobility & the Connected Worker Interim Findings
VDC’s 2024 Enterprise Mobility forecasts include the most comprehensive market position and trend insights available, including granular market size models and five-year forecasts segmented by region, country market, industry and application, mobile form factor, level of ruggedness, and key technical...
Automotive Diagnostics Solutions
VDC’s Enterprise Mobility Mobile Hardware Dataset provides critical market sizing and trend insights supported by our rigorous research methodologies. It includes the most detailed, timely, and actionable data available, featuring granular market size models and forecasts segmented by region, country...
Vehicle-Based Enterprise Mobility Solutions
Inside This ReportThis report covers the market opportunity for in‑vehicle computing solutions used to support deskless line‑of‑business (LoB) workers among various vehicle types, including semi‑trucks, ambulances, fire trucks, police vehicles, waste management vehicles, cement trucks, utility vehicles, and forklifts. It...
Buyer Behavior Guide: Vertical Market Frequency Reports
This report analyzes the decision making preferences and priorities surrounding enterprise mobility solutions in support of frontline mobile workers. Our research includes key findings from VDC’s annual survey of mobile solution end users and provides readers with critical intelligence that...
Private 5G & 4G/LTE Networks: Assessing TCO
This report includes analysis and commentary on survey data to help readers better understand the current state of enterprise networking, as well as the requirements to upgrade and/or deploy network infrastructure. This report is also supported by insights from leading...
2023 i2 Reports
2024 Enterprise Mobility Predictions
The modern enterprise mobile landscape is brimming with opportunities for technological innovations spurred by AI, machine vision, wireless connectivity, robotics, and more. VDC rounded up our most important Predictions for the upcoming year to help you strategically prepare for a...
2022 i2 Reports
The Global Market for Industrial Coding & Marking Solutions
This report quantifies the total cost of coding- and marking-related errors and highlights opportunities for enterprises to improve efficiency and drive down costs. It includes global market sizing and forecasting along with end user investment considerations based on data from...
2021 i2 Reports
Enterprise Barcode Labeling
Inside This ReportThis report analyzes key requirements and investment considerations for enterprise labeling solutions, and presents VDC’s perspective on how enterprise customers are considering, evaluating, and ultimately purchasing labeling solutions. We also discuss the combination of Loftware and NiceLabel, a...
2020 i2 Reports
The Global Market for Enterprise Tablets
Inside This ReportHeading into 2020 the global market for enterprise tablets was already undergoing significant transformation from a form factor and functionality, use case and competitive landscape perspective. Then COVID-19 turned everything on its head. While the COVID-19 Pandemic of...
2020 Enterprise Mobility and the Connected Worker Research Outline
Research programs can be configured to meet the needs of each client and are comprised of multiple deliverables and value-added services, including the following: VDC Views - Hard-hitting monthly analysis of key trends in the enterprise mobility and connected device marketplace....
2018 i2 Reports
Early Access: 2018 Stationary Thermal Barcode Printers
The global stationary thermal barcode printer market is expected to reach over $1.7B by 2022, driven by end user replacement and upgrade cycles and the combined growth of e-commerce driving label volumes. Moreover new labeling requirements to address traceability, serialization and overall...
2017 i2 Reports
IoT Security Software Solutions
This report analyzes the key strategic issues, trends, and market drivers for mobile barcode scanners. Supported by our rigorous research methodologies, it contains granular market size models and five-year forecasts. Annual competitive share analysis and quarterly shipment tracking will provide...
Machine Vision Now In Sight for AIDC Participants
Imager Scan Engines Hold the Key to Barcode and Machine Vision Technology Convergence Over the last few years, camera based imagers have become the go-to choice for data capture applications amongst end users across all verticals. The AIDC market has...
Dimensioning Solutions Market Report
What questions are addressed? What regions and vertical market segments present the greatest growth opportunities for dimensioning systems? What innovations in this market will provide vendors with growth potential in the future? What applications are driving dimensioning system adoption? How...
Global OEM Barcode Scan Engines Market Analysis
Imager Scan Engines Hold the Key to Barcode and Machine Vision Technology Convergence What questions are addressed? How are OEM barcode scan engines being used today? What applications present the greatest growth opportunities? How are vendors setting up their product,...
2017 Enterprise Mobility & Connected Devices Research Outline
Research programs can be configured to meet the needs of each client and are comprised of multiple deliverables and value-added services, including the following: Excel Data - Extensive datasets delivered in a user-friendly Excel format. VDC Views - Hard-hitting monthly analysis of...
AutoID & Data Capture Research Outline
Research programs can be configured to meet the needs of each client and are comprised of multiple deliverables and value-added services, including the following: VDC Views - Hard-hitting monthly analysis of key trends in the AutoID & Data Capture marketplace. i2...
2016 i2 Reports
Connecting the Dots: What is Driving Traceability Solutions Investment?
Imager Scan Engines Hold the Key to Barcode and Machine Vision Technology Convergence What questions are addressed? What are the constraints and challenges to end users' traceability investments? How are track-and-trace systems being used today to support end users' traceability...
VDC Views
MWC Barcelona 2025 Show Report
MWC 2025 unveiled groundbreaking innovations as vendors revealed new ways to enhance private network capabilities, with major enterprises driving significant investments. As industries undergo rapid digital transformation, which innovations from MWC 2025 are poised to shape the future? Discover the...
ProMat 2025 Show Report
ProMat 2025 highlighted the critical ways in which vendors are harnessing intelligent automation and robotics solutions to navigate ongoing labor shortages and drive data-driven decision-making to stay ahead of the competition. Read the View to find out more.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit and the Realities of AI in 2025
At Snapdragon Summit 2025, Qualcomm presented its vision for an AI-driven world where intelligence is embedded everywhere, from devices to networks. In this exclusive VDC View, we unpack the key announcements, analyze the practical realities behind Qualcomm's AI ambitions, and...
Snapdragon Summit: Qualcomm Goes All-in on Edge AI
The 2025 Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit was fully centered on AI—the promised disruptor that has solidified its place in our personal lives and professional lives. For Qualcomm, the diverse array of AI applications presents an opportunity to blend its success in...
Snapdragon Summit: Qualcomm Announces “Ecosystem of You” as Latest Edge AI Vision
The 2025 Snapdragon Summit opened with Qualcomm CEO and President Cristiano Amon celebrating Snapdragon’s 10th anniversary by highlighting the company’s vision for a future transformed by AI. Amon and Qualcomm believe that “edge is essential for the future of AI.”...
COMPUTEX 2025 Recap: AI Innovation & Enterprise Mobility Trends
COMPUTEX 2025 delivered a powerful showcase of next-generation computing technologies, with artificial intelligence (AI), Windows on ARM devices, and rugged enterprise solutions taking center stage. This year's event also underscored the strength of the Asia-based AIDC and enterprise mobility ecosystem....
LogiMAT 2025 Show Report
LogiMAT 2025 showcased the latest intralogistics solutions ranging from machine vision and robotics solutions to labeling and data capture technologies.
MWC Las Vegas 2024 Show Report
Enterprise connectivity was the primary focus of the third annual Mobile World Congress Americas event in Las Vegas. The question on everyone's mind: how will AI play a role in the future of networks? VDC Research sat down with solution...
Exploring Enterprise Connectivity Options: Li-Fi
Light Fidelity (Li-Fi) is based on visible light communication (VLC) technology, which transmits information through light waves with a two-way network protocol to provide high-speed connectivity. As enterprises look for new ways to improve their network infrastructure and improve connectivity,...
MWC 2024: Hype vs. Reality
While you wouldn’t have guessed it making your way through the packed aisles among 100K+ attendees, there was a sobering undercurrent at MWC 2024 with monetization challenges of recent mega themes a common refrain. One that VDC has been paying...
