The Report aims to analyze the main developments of IoT technologies. The analysis focuses on the evolution of communication technologies, long-and short-range, and related protocols. The level of adoption and completeness of specifications, as well as the maturity of solutions, is explored. Following this, developments in major interoperability consortiums are presented, with Matter among the most relevant initiatives.
• What are the main developments on the 5G front in terms of evolution, status quo, and next steps?
• How are short-range communication standards and protocols evolving?
• What are the main innovations regarding ecosystems for the smart home?