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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to M2M Premier Surveys & Research. This section features facts and figures about machine-to-machine technology from exclusive surveys conducted by M2M Premier, M2M Magazine, and research partners. Below, use the directory below to take part in the current survey or to review past results.
DIRECTORY
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SURVEY RESULTS 
 
M2M Premier: 2008 Industry Trends Survey

 
 
Description:

1. The number of M2M acquisitions in 2007 was down to 16 from 32 the year before. How many M2M acquisitions do you think there will be in 2008?

0-10: 0%
11-20: 0%
21-30: 11%
31-40: 67%
41+: 22%

2. Which M2M application venue do you think is most poised for growth in 2008?

Automation and Control: 11%
Information Display: 0%
Metering: 44%
Security: 0%
Telematics: 44%

3. Do you think the term M2M will increase or decrease in acceptance in 2008?

Increase: 67%
Decrease: 22%
Undecided: 11%

4. Which of the following IT giants do you think is most likely to emerge as a leader in M2M in 2008?

Google: 22%
Hewlett-Packard: 22%
Microsoft: 0%
Oracle: 33%
SAP: 11%
Sun Microsystems: 11%

5. Which of the following consulting/integration firms do you think is most likely to emerge as a leader in M2M in 2008?

Accenture: 22%
BearingPoint: 0%
Capgemini: 11%
Deloitte: 56%
EDS: 0%
IBM Global Services: 11%
Unisys: 0%

 

 
 
 
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