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These "tech giants" dominated the IoT landscape by establishing broad operating systems and voice-assistant platforms.
: Interest rose in new standards like 5G and LPWAN , which promised to support a massive increase in connected device density.
: Advanced through its Nest thermostat line and Android Things platform, aiming to connect various consumer and industrial gadgets.
As the number of connected devices worldwide surged past 7 billion in 2018, chipmakers became essential suppliers for device connectivity and data processing.
: The year featured major acquisitions, such as Amazon purchasing Ring.com for over $1 billion and Apple acquiring a significant portion of Dialog Semiconductor .
: A key European player providing microcontrollers and sensors for industrial and automotive applications. Specialized & Alternative Plays
: Manufacturing and logistics firms prioritized IoT to increase supply chain speed, accuracy, and operator productivity.