Global Internet Hardware Market Opportunities, Strategies and Forecasts

Date: 03-May-2013
The internet hardware market depends on data networks and built-out convergence voices. High-class security and high-speed internet access are the basic requirements of any person who wishes to use internet. Both these things bring reliability to the service of the internet hardware manufacturers. Internet is and will be an integral part of the daily life of millions of people worldwide. With the concept of ‘Internet of Things’ coming alive, internet has raised new hopes and business opportunities for innovative business owners. However, considering the competition and number of internet hardware manufacturers that are present on the market, intelligent internet hardware manufacturers have greater business opportunities in the coming time.

Future Trends for Internet Hardware Market 2020

According to experts who forecast the opportunities the market trends of internet equipments, the nest 10 to 15 years is going to be an exciting phase for internet equipment and hardware market. There will be more than 200 billion intermittently connected internet devices, while the number of permanently connected internet devices is likely to rise to 30 billion. Intelligent device manufacturers, who are aware of the market conditions and their own position in the market, have better opportunities. Smaller and portable devices will also have an upper hand on the IT market. Manufacturers must take leap towards software-centric hardware and devices.

Automated support, quick access, smart handling, reduced manufacturing costs and reduced distribution costs are some of the highlights of the futuristic internet hardware devices for new marketing avenues and revenue streams. Business owners and manufacturers have to come up with innovative marketing techniques and product lines that can easily attract and increase the original customer base. Embedding entitlement managing software and licensing software is a smart move for intelligent manufacturers in the internet hardware market. As mentioned earlier, software-centric approach will definitely take your business to new heights.

Following are a few tips for building intelligent internet hardware with futuristic approach:

  • Secured transformation buy-ins

  • Understanding and using traditional software licensing methodologies

  • Applying these techniques for the newer and smarter devices

  • Understanding the value of software and its lifecycle

  • Promoting and implementing customer support and self-service portals

  • Fine-tuning your business and marketing strategies for product development and improvement.


There is no dearth of opportunities for growth and revenue streams in the present-day internet hardware market. However, business owners and manufacturers have to be smart enough and grab those opportunities for the exciting transformation of the future.