About 30 billion devices are expected to be wirelessly connected to the Internet of Everything (IoE) in 2020, compared to the current 10 billion in the market, according to a new report from ABI Research.
The rise is mainly due to Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ZigBee, Cellular, RFID, in addition to several other wireless technologies.
ABI Research practise director said Peter Cooney said one of the main drivers of the IoE was the emergence of standardised ultra-low power wireless technologies, with semiconductor vendors and standards bodies at the forefront of the market push, helping to bring the IoE into reality.
"The year 2013 is seen by many as the year of the Internet of Everything, but it will still be many years until it reaches its full potential," Cooney said.
"The next 5 years will be pivotal in its growth and establishment as a tangible concept to the consumer."
According to the research firm, the long term expansion of the market will be subject to wireless technology becoming invisible so that the consumer will be unaware of the technology being used, while knowing only that it works.
"Today, Hub devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops are pivotal in enabling the IoE ecosystem and will continue to be an essential building block," Cooney added.
"Future growth, however, is driven by node or sensor type devices and by 2020 these will account for 60% of the total installed base of devices."
