Predictions 2023: Edge, IoT, And Networking

November 3rd, 2022

Michele Pelino Principal Analyst

Andre Kindness Principal Analyst

Paul Miller Vice President, Principal Analyst

Julie Ask

Danny Mu

With contributors:

Stephanie Balaouras , Jack MacPhee , Diane Lynch

Summary

In this report, we make five predictions on specific, observable changes in the edge computing, IoT, and networking markets for 2023. IoT and infrastructure initiatives to lure back citizens and workers will fall flat; economic headwinds will strand customers with IoT devices; smarter farming will take off in response to climate events and war; Starlink will pivot to expand its business presence; and rising businesswide networks, confidential computing, and Zero Trust edge will ignite edge demand.

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