Projects significant expansion for Internet of Things (IoT) control and management systems, according to Berg Insight predictions.

Projects significant expansion for Internet of Things (IoT) control and management systems, according to Berg Insight predictions.

In the rapidly expanding Internet of Things (IoT) landscape, a new product category has emerged - connectivity management orchestration (CMO) platforms. This development has been marked by the growth of major providers such as Cisco, Aeris, Mavoco, Comarch, Nokia, and Vodafone, who are enhancing their CMP offerings with robust multilayered security capabilities [1].

Key trends in the CMP market include the implementation of multilayered security protections, real-time device behavior monitoring, and the adoption of hybrid and multi-cloud strategies [1]. The need for comprehensive Software/Platform solutions within CMPs is growing, as businesses aim to secure their IoT ecosystems amid increasing device proliferation and cloud dependencies.

Looking ahead, the future forecast for Security Services in the CMP market shows continued robust growth, with North America leading but Asia-Pacific growing fastest due to digital transformation and IoT adoption [1]. The increasing deployment of 5G Standalone (SA) networks will enable more secure, lower-latency connections critical for IoT, allowing CMP providers to integrate advanced security features that leverage 5G SA’s network slicing and edge computing capabilities.

The widespread use of eSIM technology will facilitate better remote SIM provisioning, secure identity management, and lifecycle control, reducing physical vulnerabilities and simplifying secure device onboarding for providers like Cisco and Aeris [3]. Vendors are expected to increasingly bundle security as a core component of CMPs, recognizing the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) includes lifecycle security risks and hidden costs that can undermine IoT ROI [4].

Major providers in the CMP market demonstrate distinct strengths in security and CMP. Cisco, for example, offers advanced multilayered security, zero-touch SIM provisioning, rules-based automation, and real-time security monitoring, with a significant market lead in platform and execution capabilities [3]. Aeris, on the other hand, focuses on secure, scalable IoT connectivity and flexible management platforms [3].

In recent years, Mavoco has emerged as a significant player, emphasizing secure connectivity management, while Comarch provides CMP solutions with integrated security features tailored for IoT ecosystems [1]. Nokia leverages its expertise in telecom and 5G SA to embed secure networking and IoT CMP solutions, and Vodafone incorporates extensive global SIM management and security services, benefiting from eSIM and 5G SA adoption [1].

The impact of 5G SA and eSIM will be critical in strengthening security services within CMPs by enabling dynamic, software-driven SIM management and enhancing network security layers specifically designed for IoT use cases. CMP providers integrating these technologies will better support secure device identities, lifecycle management, and adaptive threat detection at scale, creating a landscape where CMP security services evolve from static provisioning and rudimentary monitoring to fully automated, AI-enabled, and network-integrated security with strong vendor execution - critical for managing billions of global IoT devices reliably and securely [3][4][1].

In other developments, Aeris took over the loss-making IoT business of Ericsson in early 2023 and has since the acquisition managed to modernize and streamline operations. AT&T has fully embraced the CMO concept and, in collaboration with Simetric, announced the introduction of the IoT Console Single Pane of Glass in November 2024 [2].

Technology plays a crucial role in the data-and-cloud-computing-centric connectivity management orchestration (CMP) market, with vendors integrating advanced security features and leveraging emerging technologies like 5G Standalone (SA) and eSIM for secure device onboarding, identity management, and enhanced network security.

The increasing demand for comprehensive software solutions within CMPs necessitates the combination of robust multilayered security protections, real-time device behavior monitoring, and hybrid and multi-cloud strategies, as businesses aim to secure their IoT ecosystems amid proliferating devices and cloud dependencies.

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