The global internet of things market is thrived by players of all sizes, with a large chunk of them traditionally based in the area of consumer electronics or internet and communication technologies (ICT), notes Transparency Market Research (TMR). Some of the leading companies in the global internet of things market are Cisco Systems, Inc., Intel Corp, Amazon.com, Inc., Microsoft Corp., Apple, Inc., and Google, Inc. Top players in this market focused on acquiring propriety platforms and technologies are at the forefront in developing innovative products, in order to consolidate theirs shares in various regions, observes TMR. Several players are focused on developing secure technology solutions to gain a competitive edge over others in the IoT value chain. The estimated valuation of the global internet of things market was US$334.22 bn at the end of 2016. Projected to rise at a substantial CAGR of 20.55% from 2016 to 2024, the revenue of the market is anticipated to reach US$1,490.31 b...