In our interconnected world, devices constantly communicate with each other to make our experience with them better, i.e. seamless, and smoother. Internet of Things (IoT) refers to a vast network of smart objects which work together in collecting and analyzing data and autonomously performing actions. Advancements in communications and data analytics technologies, as well as the growing prevalence of connected devices in our everyday life, have made IoT a trend to stay. Italian organizations and consumers are also playing a part in this game of connectedness, contributing to the
Major IoT segments in the Italian market include smart metering, smart asset management, smart home, and smart city. The influence of the Internet of Things is evident in other markets as well, such as agriculture, the automotive industry, and telecommunications, with the
new 5G connection allowing IoT devices to communicate and share data faster than ever.
On the way to a smarter boot
Smart cities utilize information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure and applications to provide smart services to residents that lead to a more convenient way of life. In Italy,
Florence is generally the highest-rated city in terms of smartness, although
Cremona is ranked first in terms of online services. Tourism, security, waste collection, and environmental monitoring are also areas that municipalities hope to improve with smart solutions, notably by
developing apps related to these sectors.
Italians want their homes smart
The
smart home market in Italy was estimated at 770 million euros in 2022. The term “smart home” includes several subsegments, such as home appliances, speakers, security, heating, air conditioning, and lighting. In that year,
heating and air conditioning were the biggest smart home subsegment in Italy, accounting for 20 percent of the market, followed by smart home appliances and security. Smart home systems are being
rapidly adopted in Italy for several reasons, among which safety is the most important. Forecasts show that by 2027, the
number of smart homes in Italy will be around eight million.
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