How CHinA iS SCALinG tHe internet of tHinGS - （中国如何扩展物联网-）.pdf

How CHinA iS SCALinG tHe internet of tHinGS An insight report from the GSMA Connected Living Programme JuLy 2015 FOREWORD Already home to more machine-to-machine (M2M) mobile connections than any other country, China is now at the forefront of the development of the Internet of Things (IoT) – the term used to describe the coordination of multiple machines, devices and appliances through multiple networks. By harnessing the potential of continuous connectivity, the IoT promises to bring about another industrial revolution, enabling a step-change in productivity, driving economic growth and enriching our lives. underpinned by strong government support and substantial private investment, China’s iot has started to scale and deliver real change across its economy. Connectivity is boosting energy efficiency, streamlining manufacturing, improving healthcare, enabling smart buildings and connected cars, while creating a new consumer market for connected wearable devices, such as smart watches and child trackers. China is fast becoming a global leader in building out the iot. China’s mobile operators, China Mobile, China telecom and China unicom, are forging both domestic and international partnerships with vendors and manufacturers to bring the benefits of connectivity to a wide range of machines, vehicles and devices. Although the iot relies on many different types of connectivity, including Bluetooth, wi-fi, ZigBee and other short- range wireless technologies, mobile networks are playing a critical role in the delivery of iot services in China, particularly in the automotive and fleet management sectors. Supported by the GSMA, mobile operators are working with the wider ecosystem to enable device-to-device communication, standardise platforms and simplify business processes, such as billing and subscription management, to lower operational costs and optimise performance. At the GSMA, the primary goal of our Connected L