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UK Internet of Things Industry

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What is the Internet of Things?

The Internet of Things (or IoT) is a system of computer devices, objects, software, technologies and sensors capable of connecting and sharing data with each other over the internet without human to human or human to computer interaction.

The Internet of Things ranges from consumer IoT often found in the home such as smart devices and wearables to more commercial and industrial devices and ecosystems used across healthcare, transport and manufacturing.

Combining these devices with automated systems allows for a wide range of benefits and applications, with the ability to collect data, analyse information and perform an action. This makes certain tasks or complicated processes easier to undertake and more efficient to implement.

Internet of Things sector summary

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Here are the key facts about the Internet of Things sector. The sector has a turnover of £9.0bn currently, has received £5.4bn of investment and the sector is growing at 4.9% per year.

777
COMPANIES CONSIDERED
£9.0bn
TOTAL TURNOVER
33,485
TOTAL EMPLOYEES
£5.4bn
TOTAL INVESTMENT FUNDING
£53.0m
TOTAL INNOVATE UK GRANT FUNDING
4.9%
AVERAGE COMPANY GROWTH PER YEAR

Internet of Things verticals

Our industry data goes deep. See the top verticals and specialisms making waves in the UK Internet of Things industry today.

Our Internet of Things RTIC is made up of 5 individual verticals. The top verticals in this sector include Energy Management & Smart Buildings, and Smart Cities and Transport. You can find out more about the verticals by downloading our RTIC report, or by signing up for a free trial of The Data City platform.

  • Sector Code Description Records
  • RTIC0020 Internet of Things 777 companies

    Companies creating objects with the capability of communicating with each other and sharing data over the internet.

    • Internet of Things: Connectivity Platforms

      Companies developing enabling platforms which allow and or foster connectivity between IoT devices

      96 companies
    • Internet of Things: Energy Management & Smart Buildings

      Companies developing IoT devices to gather data, control and/or manage energy management systems, as well as other management systems that could be used in buildings.

      414 companies
    • Internet of Things: Industrial IoT

      Companies offering IoT used in industrial settings such as automation of assembly lines or other industrial settings.

      197 companies
    • Internet of Things: Smart Cities and Transport

      Companies supplying IoT devices used across transportation and mobility services, and to enable smart cities

      225 companies
    • Internet of Things: e-Health

      Companies providing IoT devices to the healthcare sector

      113 companies

Internet of Things industry growth

Based on a growth rate of 4.9%, we expect that this sector could be worth £10.2bn by 2026. Below you can see our forecast of the growth of the sector.

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