Anti Jamming Global Market Report 2023 – By Receiver Type (Military and Government Grade, Commercial Transportation Grade), By Technique (Nulling Technique, Beam Steering Technique, Civilian Technique), By Application (Flight Control, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Position, Navigation, and Timing, Targeting, Casualty Evacuation, Other Applications) – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2023-2032

A digital battlefield refers to an interconnected network of airborne platforms, weapon systems, and surveillance and communication devices. It provides various mechanisms, such as real-time mapping, allowing military officials to make real-time choices, especially in war-like scenarios. It is used for mission rehearsal, execution, and after-action. It provides real-time situation awareness on the military battlefield. The main types of solutions in the digital battlefield markets are hardware, software, and services. Hardware in the digital battlefield market refers to the machinery and equipment used by the armed forces, such as all weapon systems, weapon platforms, vehicles, tanks, aircraft, and missiles. The various technologies are artificial intelligence, 3D printing, internet of things, big data analytics, robotic process automation, cloud computing and master data management, digital twin, blockchain, AR, VR, and 5G, which are installed through new procurement and upgradation. Different technologies include artificial intelligence, 3d printing, internet of things, big data analytics, robotic process automation, cloud computing, master data management, digital twin, and others that involve various installations such as new procurement, upgradation. The different platforms include land, naval, airborne, and space and involve several applications such as warfare platforms, cyber security, logistics and transportation, surveillance and situational awareness, command and control, health monitoring, design and manufacturing, and others. The global digital battlefield market is segmented - 1) By Solution: Hardware, Services 2) By Technology: Artificial Intelligence, 3D Printing, Internet of Things, Big Data Analytics, Robotic Process Automation, Cloud Computing and Master Data Management, Digital Twin, Other Technologies 3) By Installation: New Procurement, Upgradation 4) By Platform: Land, Naval, Airborne, Space 5) By Application: Warfare Platform, Cyber Security, Logistics and Transportation, Surveillance and Situational Awareness, Command and Control, Health Monitoring, Design and Manufacturing, Other Applications The global digital battlefield market size grew from $43.38 billion in 2022 to $52.29 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.5%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the digital battlefield market is expected to grow to $100.69 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 17.8%. Increasing inclination towards cloud services in military and defense is expected to propel the growth of the digital battlefield market going forward. Cloud services are network-based virtualized resources designed to offer quick, inexpensive access to applications without requiring internal hardware or infrastructure, and they offer advantages such as a flexible and secure cloud environment, highly redundant networking, and many others. Cloud services in the military and defense are used to gather, process, and analyze intelligence resource data and provide security for battlefield intelligence. For instance, according to the United States Department of Defense (DOD), a branch of the US government responsible for the nation’s defense, in 2022 the department of defense allocated $ 798 million to the US army to spend on cloud services in the fiscal year 2022. Also, in June 2021, the total US defense information technology and cyberspace activities budget overview for the fiscal year 2022 reached $ 83,091.3 million. Therefore, an increasing inclination toward cloud services in the military and defense is driving the growth of the digital battlefield market. Major players in the digital battlefield market are BAE Systems PLC., Northrop Grumman Corporation, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Thales Group, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Elbit Systems Ltd., General Dynamics Corporation, Leonardo S.P.A, Israel Aerospace Industries, Saab AB, ATOS SE, Airbus S.A.S., and Rheinmetall AG. Technological advancements have emerged as a key trend gaining popularity in the digital battlefield market. Major players operating in the digital battlefield sector are focused on implementing advanced technologies to expand their market share. For instance, in June 2022, L3Harris Technologies Inc., a US-based aerospace and defense company, launched an infrared instrument integrated with infrared space technology to capture high-resolution imagery and battlefield information from space. The benefit of the device is that it can track a target of interest continuously, along with sensitivity and target discrimination, at a lower cost. It is part of a wide-field-of-view satellite that will also help to inform future space-based missile defense missions and designs. In July 2020, BAE Systems, a UK-based aerospace company engaged in technology-led defense, aerospace, and security solutions, acquired Collins Aerospace for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition is aimed at expanding BAE's product portfolio with the addition of GPS anti-jamming and anti-spoofing technology. Collins Aerospace is a US-based aerospace and defense company operating in the digital battlefield market. North America was the largest region in the digital battlefield market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the digital battlefield market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the digital battlefield market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The digital battlefield market includes revenues earned by entities by communication devices, wearable devices, imaging devices, display devices, tracking devices, computer hardware devices, data distribution units, night vision devices, RFID, command and control software, military situational awareness, security management, inventory management, fleet management, and weapon integration. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The digital battlefield market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides digital battlefield market statistics, including digital battlefield industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a digital battlefield market share, detailed digital battlefield market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the digital battlefield industry. This digital battlefield market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

The battlefield management system (BMS) provides an integrated common operating picture (COP) of the battlefield, utilizing collaborative planning tools to enable tactical commanders at all levels, from battalion HQ to section commanders, to make responsive and knowledge-based decisions and exercise highly effective control over operations in a dynamic and fluid battlefield, all while remaining focused on their primary missions. Commanders of any arm or service at various hierarchical levels can benefit from the real-time precise information provided by the battlefield management system, allowing them to make the correct decisions at the right moment. Understanding the battlefield in its current state is critical for any mission's success and survival. The main platforms of battlefield management systems include armored vehicles, headquarters and command centers, and soldier systems. The armored vehicle market consists of sales of armored vehicles by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships), that are used as platforms for battlefield management systems. The platform's goal is to aid commanders in planning and executing ground missions by allowing vehicles to transmit information in real-time. As a result, individual vehicle operators have a complete view of their surroundings and are better able to coordinate and react to any circumstance. The main types of battlefield management systems include dismounted soldier systems, commander systems, and communication network systems. The main types of components in battlefield management systems include wireless communication devices, imaging devices, computer software, tracking devices, wired communication devices, computer hardware devices, night vision devices, display devices, and identification of friends or foes. The different systems offered under battlefield management systems include computing, communication and networking, command and control, navigation, image, and mapping. The battlefield management systems are used by army, navy, and air force units. The global battlefield management system market is segmented - 1) By Components: Wireless Communication Devices, Imaging Devices, Computer Software, Tracking Devices, Wired Communication Devices, Computer Hardware Devices, Night Vision Devices, Display Devices, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) 2) By Type: Dismounted Soldier Systems, Commander Systems, Communication Network Systems 3) By System: Computing, Communication and Networking, Command and Control, Navigation, Imaging, and Mapping 4) By Platform: Armoured Vehicles, Headquarter and Command Centers, Soldier Systems 5) By Application: Air Force, Army, Navy The global battlefield management system market size grew from $14.06 billion in 2022 to $15.52 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the battlefield management system is expected to grow to $21.52 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 8.5%. The growth in military spending (consisting of the army, navy, and air force) is expected to propel the growth of the battlefield management system market. A military expenditure plan, also known as a nation's defense budget, is the number of financial resources committed to the maintenance of an armed force or various defense strategies. In recent years, a rise in military spending and regional tensions among various countries has led to an increase in military spending, research and development, and procurement of advanced military equipment such as battlefield management systems. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), total global military spending in 2020 will be $1,981 billion, up 2.6% from 2019. China, the United States, Russia, India, and the United Kingdom were the top five spenders in 2020, accounting for 62% of worldwide military spending. China's military budget also increased for the 26th year in a row. Therefore, a rise in military spending drives the growth of battlefield management system market Major players in the battlefield management system market are Rolta India Limited, Leonardo S.p.A., Atos SE, Elbit Systems, Thales Group, Rheinmetall AG, BAE Systems, Saab AB, Aselsan, L3Harris Technologies, Cobham Limited, Raytheon Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, RUAG Group, and ASELSAN A.S. Strategic collaborations between companies are a key trend gaining popularity in the battlefield management system market. Companies manufacturing battlefield management systems are undergoing partnerships and collaboration with other competing companies and government defense organizations, as well as developing new technologies and products. For instance, in February 2020, Saab, a Swedish-based company that manufactures aerospace and defense systems, and the Australian Department of Defence agreed to the production of battlefield management systems. The partnership will enable the Australian Department of Defence to acquire next-generation combat management systems produced by Saab for their new Arafura class offshore patrol vessels. Also, in December 2021, Leonardo SPA, an Italian aerospace company operating in aerospace, defense and security, extended its partnership for 5 years with 2Excel Aviation, a UK-based aerospace services company for flight trials services. Leonardo aims to test and display how its radar and electronic warfare systems perform in flight for development works and customer demonstrations. In May 2020, BAE Systems, a British multinational arm, security, and aerospace company based in London acquired Collins Aerospace’s military GPS business from Raytheon Technologies Corporation for $275 million. The acquisition will enable, broad-spectrum, multi-band, multi-channel radios with sophisticated anti-jamming and encryption capabilities to become part of the BAE Systems battlefield management system portfolio. The acquisition also gives BAE operations knowledge of electronic systems command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems. Raytheon, a company operating in battle management systems specialized in mobile battle management systems based in the U.S. North America was the largest region in the battlefield management system market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the battlefield management system market research report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the battlefield management system market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The battlefield management system market consists of sales of situational awareness, tactical management, tracking, and incident management systems. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The battlefield management system market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides battlefield management system market statistics, including battlefield management system industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a battlefield management system market share, detailed battlefield management system market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the battlefield management system industry. This battlefield management system market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.

The GPS equipment refers to various devices and tools required for the functioning of satellite navigation system. A GPS is a satellite navigation system that determines an object's location on the ground. The main product types of GPS equipment are data loggers, data pushers, data pullers, and covert GPS trackers. Data loggers are electronic devices that monitor and record environmental parameters automatically over time, allowing conditions to be measured, documented, analyzed, and validated. The various applications of GPS equipment include road, aviation, marine, location-based services, surveying and mapping and others that are used by transportation and logistics, construction, oil and gas, metals and mining, government, among others. The global GPS equipment market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Data loggers, Data pushers, Data pullers, Covert GPS Trackers 2) By End-Use Industry: Transportation & Logistics, Construction, Oil & Gas, Metals & Mining, Government, Other End-Use Industries (Hospitality, Education, Retail, Agriculture, and Healthcare) 3) By Application: Road, Aviation, Marine, Location-based services, Surveying and Mapping, Other Applications The global GPS equipment market size will grow from $2.4 billion in 2022 to $2.54 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global GPS equipment is expected to grow to $3.12 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.4%. Increased use of GPS tracking devices in commercial vehicles contributed to the growth of the GPS equipment market. GPS tracking devices help in monitoring commercial vehicles such as trucks, buses, heavy commercial vehicles, and construction vehicles. Through monitoring and handling these vehicles in real-time with GPS trackers, companies can get real-time updates, optimize routes, increase efficiency, and improve fuel efficiency among others. Businesses are increasingly using GPS for tracking vehicles and will have an edge over their competitors in giving a better customer experience. Therefore, the use of GPS equipment in commercial vehicles is a key factor leading to the growth of the GPS equipment market. Major players in the GPS equipment market are Calamp Corporation, Sierra Wireless, Inc., Orbocomm Inc., Queclink Wireless Solutions Co., Ltd., Laird PLC., Tomtom International Bv, Concox Wireless Solution, Xirgo Technologies, Inc., Shenzhen Concox Information Technology Co. Ltd., and Maestro Wireless Solutions. Security threat in GPS tracking applications is expected to hinder the growth of the market. Hackers can interfere with the signals from GPS equipment market and take advantage of the vehicle in ways unimaginable. The signals could be jammed during the transmission. The vulnerability of GPS will allow a hacker to track the positions of thousands of vehicles and even switching the engines off while they are in motion causing a complication. For instance, in September 2021, according to a research study conducted by Bitsight, a US-based cybersecurity ratings company, stated the vulnerabilities of threats on GPS tracking, stated that the MiCODUS API server contains the password vulnerability known as CVE-2022-2107. It has a 9.8 CVSS score and enables remote attackers to send SMS commands to a target's GPS tracker by using a hardcoded master password to access into the web server. A 9.8 CVSS rating was also given to CVE-2022-2141 because to faulty authentication. An attacker could be able to use this vulnerability to send the tracking device SMS commands without being verified. The hacker claimed that he could track vehicles in many countries, including South Africa, MorocCo., India, and the Philippines. The vulnerabilities in GPS equipment causing complications in smooth operations restrict the growth of the GPS equipment market. The software integrated with GPS trackers has developed rapidly. The use of advanced software can deliver real time data on a specific location. The advanced software has helped improve mapping capabilities and the ability to integrate with resources such as Google Earth and predictive diagnosis. For instance, in September 2022, Trackem, a US-based platform for monitoring resources, supplies, and job progress, has launched its most recent version of its GPS tracking platform for clients. The new system includes tools for tracking fuel bills, fleet-wide fuel usage, mileage analysis, and driver scorecards. Scorecards for drivers make it easier to see those who frequently accelerate quickly or drive too fast, both of which increase fuel consumption. This data may be employed for disciplinary or instructional purposes. Numerous places in the fleet that can be modified for fuel economy can be found with the use of detailed reports. Additionally, the new Maintenance area can help fleet managers or business owners stay current and repair their vehicles to maximize fuel efficiency. The development of an enhanced GPS tracker is gaining traction and contributes to the growth of the market. In January 2020, BAE Systems, Inc., a UK-based aerospace and security company acquired Collins Aerospace’s military global positioning system (GPS) business for $1.925 billion and Raytheon’s Airborne Tactical Radios (ATR) business for cash of $275 million. The acquisitions of GPS and ATR business is aimed to strengthen BAE Systems, Inc. in defense electronics and communication systems business. Collins Aerospace, a USA-based company, specialized in avionics and information technology systems business. Raytheon, a USA-based company, specialized in the manufacturing of military and commercial electronics. The Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the GPS equipment market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global GPS equipment market share during the forecast period. The regions covered in the global GPS equipment market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the GPS equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The global positioning system GPS equipment market consists of sales of equipment for determining the ground position of an object through GPS satellites. GPS is a satellite navigation system that transmits specific signals that allow GPS equipment to decode and measure the satellite's exact location. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in the GPS equipment market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The GPS equipment market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides GPS equipment market statistics, including GPS equipment industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a GPS equipment market share, detailed GPS equipment market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the GPS equipment industry. This GPS equipment market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Communication hardware is any device capable of transmitting analog or digital signals over a communication cable, telephone, or wireless technology. These devices are installed in a computer's internal memory or as a peripheral. The main types of communications hardware are general communication equipment, broadcast communications equipment and telecom infrastructure equipment. A general communication equipment are the equipment, switches, lines and systems used in connection with voice, data and other communications activities for exchange between two stations, transmitter, and receiver. They are applied in military use and civil use. The end users of these hardware are telecom operators, internet service provider, cable operator, personal user and business and government institutions. The global communications hardware market is segmented - 1) By Type: General Communication Equipment, Broadcast Communications Equipment, Telecom Infrastructure Equipment 2) By Application: Military Use, Civil Use 3) By End-User: Telecom Operators, Internet Service Provider, Cable Operator, Personal User, Business and Government Subsegments Covered: Alarm Systems And Equipment, Fire Detection Equipment, Smoke Detectors, Intercoms Systems And Equipment, Traffic Signals, Other General Communication Equipment, Pagers, Transmitting Antennas, GPS Equipment, Cellular Telephone, Other Broadcast Communications Equipment, Switching Equipment, Bridges, Gateways And Routers, Other Telecom Infrastructure Equipment The global communications hardware market size grew from $685.28 billion in 2022 to $746.09 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The communications hardware market is expected to grow to $1027.51 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 8.3%. The communications hardware market is expected to be aided by rapid growth in investments in smart city projects in many countries globally. Smart city technologies use information and communication technologies to efficiently manage and operate urban services including transportation systems, water supply and law and order. These technologies are enabled through IoT technology. IoT is a convergence of computing devices, mechanical and digital objects. This system facilitates the transfer of data over a network without human interaction and minimal human to computer interaction. Smart cities are integrated with communication equipment, thereby benefitting the companies operating in this market. APG Algemene Pensioen Groep N.V. announced investment of €250 million in “Smart City Infrastructure Fund”, for development of smart city projects across North America, Europe, Australia and other major urban areas in the world. The concept of smart cities is becoming more popular in developing nations too. For instance, more than 1,000 smart city pilot projects are either ready for or are under construction globally and around 500 of these projects are in China. Major companies in the communications hardware market include Apple, Huawei, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., AT&T Inc., Compal Electronics, Inc., Cisco Systems, Inc., Xiaomi Corporation, Hon Hai Precision Industry, Lenovo Group Limited and T-Mobile USA, Inc. The communications hardware industry is increasingly targeted by hackers, so exposing various security issues. For instance, in December 2021, according to a report published by Darktrace, a UK-based provider of AI-based cyber security, in 2021, the information technology (IT) and communications sector was predicted to be the most targeted. According to Darktrace's research, in 2021, its artificial intelligence autonomously stopped an average of 150,000 threats against the industry per week. Additionally, the business discovered that email was the most frequently used method of attempted break-in, with businesses in the sector receiving an average of 600 different phishing campaigns each month in 2021. Hence, these security issues hindered the growth of the communications hardware industry during the historic period. Rapid increase in energy consumption has been a major threat to environmental protection and sustainable development, thus driving the development of green technologies. For instance, communications hardware accounts for about 2%-4% of the total global carbon emissions. Due to access to the high-speed internet provided by next-generation wireless networks and increased smartphone usage, data traffic has increased significantly. This has triggered a significant expansion of network infrastructures and increased the energy demands. Environment friendly batteries, renewable energy sources, and intelligent management of the power systems are being developed to reduce carbon emissions. In January 2020, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a South Korea-based electronics company completed the acquisition of TeleWorld Solutions (TWS), for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition will help Samsung to meet the growing needs of the mobile carriers’ for improved 4G and 5G networks. TeleWorld Solutions is a US-based company that offers design, testing and optimization services to mobile service and cable operators, equipment OEMs and other companies. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in communications hardware market in 2022. Western Europe was the second largest region in communications hardware market. The regions covered in the communications hardware market analysis are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the communications hardware market report are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela and Vietnam. The communications hardware market consists of sales of telephone apparatus, and broadcasting and wireless communications hardware. It includes sales of wired and wireless communication hardware equipment. Examples of telephone apparatus hardware are central office switching equipment, cordless telephones (except cellular), PBX equipment, telephone answering machines, local area network (LAN) modems, multi-user modems and other data communications equipment such as bridges, routers and gateways. Examples of broadcasting and wireless communications hardware include transmitting and receiving antennas, cable television equipment, Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment, pagers, cellular phones, mobile communications equipment, and radio and television studio broadcasting equipment. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The communications hardware market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides communications hardware market statistics, including communications hardware industry analysis, communications hardware market size, regional shares, competitors with a communications hardware market share, detailed communications hardware market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the communications hardware industry. This communications hardware market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Information technology (IT) is the use of computers, storage, networking and other physical devices, infrastructure and processes to create, process, store, secure and exchange all forms of electronic data. The main type of information technology (IT) are IT services, computer hardware, telecom, and software products. Computer hardware is the physical components that a computer system requires to function and encompasses everything within a PC or laptop. The services are used by large, small, and medium enterprises of financial services, retail and wholesale, manufacturing, healthcare and others. The global information technology (IT) market is segmented - 1) By Type: IT Services, Computer Hardware, Telecom, Software Products 2) By Organization Size: Large Enterprise, Small and Medium Enterprise 3) End User Industry: Financial Services, Retail & Wholesale, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Other End User Industries Subsegments Covered: Hardware Support Services, Software And BPO Services, Cloud Services, Computer Peripheral Equipment, Computer Storage Devices And Servers, Computers, Wireless Telecommunication Carriers, Wired Telecommunication Carriers, Communications Hardware, Satellite & Telecommunication Resellers, Operating Systems & Productivity Software Publishing, Database, Storage & Backup Software Publishing, Business Analytics & Enterprise Software, Video Game Software, Design, Editing & Rendering Software The global information technology (IT) market size grew from $8179.48 billion in 2022 to $8852.41 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The information technology (IT) market is expected to grow to $11995.97 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.9%. The demand for cloud computing services is expected to drive the demand for IT services during the forecast period. In the cloud computing model, data is stored on the internet by a cloud computing provider, who manages and operates data storage as a service. Many companies are now choosing applications hosted in the cloud for their day-to-day operations. For example, according to statistics provided by hostingtribunal.com, 60% of computing workloads were running in the public cloud in 2019. Similarly, 94% of enterprise workloads are expected to be processed by cloud data centers in 2021. Companies are also opting for cloud-based data storage, thus boosting the demand for IT services. Major companies in the information technology (IT) market include Apple, Microsoft, Verizon Communications, China Mobile, AT&T Inc., Huawei, Deutsche Telekom AG, Dell Technologies Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Comcast Corporation. The outbreak of COVID-19 disease (COVID-19) has acted as a significant restraint on the information technology (IT) market share in 2020 as supply chains were disrupted due to trade restrictions and employees working for these establishments faced difficulties related to infrastructure and communication owing to lockdowns imposed by governments globally, forcing them to work from home. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China and spread globally, including Western Europe, North America, and Asia. Steps by national governments to contain the transmission have resulted in a decline in economic activity, with countries entering a state of 'lock down,' and the outbreak had a negative impact on businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the information technology (IT) market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. Over the past five years there has been an increasing prevalence of low cost open source alternatives. Open source has become a preferred platform for developing new technology. In the past, software publishers would open source software that was not making money, but now companies are open sourcing software to increase their presence and share in the market. Supabase, a YC-incubated startup that offers developers an open-source alternative, announced that it had raised a $6 million in funding to create new open-source tools. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the information technology (IT) market in 2022. North America was the second largest region of the information technology (IT) market. The regions covered in the information technology (IT) industry analysis are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the information technology (IT) market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela and Vietnam. The information technology (IT) market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing IT services such as computer networking, broadcasting, systems design services and information distribution technologies like television and telephones and other equipment used during the process. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The information technology (IT) market also includes sales of computers, computer peripherals and telecommunications equipment which are used in providing IT services. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The information technology (IT) market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides information technology (IT) market statistics, including information technology (IT) industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with information technology (IT) market share, detailed information technology (IT) market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the information technology (IT) industry. 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The location-based services refer to software-based services for mobile devices that are to provide information on a location. These services are based on the location of a mobile user as determined by the device’s geographical location and use real-time geodata from a smartphone to provide information, entertainment, or security. Location-based services use the device location for the information and are applicable in areas such as directions, local advertisements, and local news. The different components of location-based services include platforms, hardware, and services. Platforms are used to provide the infrastructure for seamless positioning. Platforms can transmit information using augmented technology and maps. The different location types for location-based services include indoor and outdoor. The location-based services technologies include GPS, assisted GPS, enhanced GPS, enhanced observed time difference, observed time difference, cell id, Wi-Fi, and other technologies, used for applications in location-based advertising, business intelligence & analytics, fleet management, mapping & navigation, proximity marketing, asset tracking, and other applications. The global location based services market is segmented - 1) By Component: Platform, Hardware, Services 2) By Location Type: Indoor, Outdoor 3) By Technology: GPS, Assisted GPS (A-GPS), Enhanced GPS (E-GPS), Enhanced observed time difference (E-OTD), Observed Time Difference, Cell ID, Wi-Fi, Other Technologies 4) By Application: Location-based Advertising, Business Intelligence And Analytics, Fleet Management, Mapping And Navigation, Social Networking And Entertainment, Proximity Marketing, Asset Tracking, Other Applications The global location-based services market size will grow from $70.27 billion in 2022 to $88.42 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.8%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the location-based services is expected to grow to $226.16 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 26.5%. An upsurge in the use of smartphones and GPS-enabled devices is expected to propel the growth of location-based services. Location-based services combine the internet, geospatial technologies, and other information and communication technologies to provide targeted information to individuals on their smartphones based on geographic location in real-time. According to the data by the Indian Cellular and Electronics Association, the number of users using smartphones is expected to reach 829 million by 2022. Also, according to forecasts from Ericsson and The Radicati Group, the number of smartphone users is expected to increase from 6.05 billion in 2020 to nearly 7.33 billion by 2025. Therefore, an upsurge in the use of smartphones and GPS-enabled devices drives the location-based services market. Major players in the location-based services market are Apple Inc., Cisco Systems, Inc., Google LLC, Intel Corporation, Ericsson, Microsoft Corporation, Oracle Corporation, Qualcomm Inc., Navigine, IBM, CommScope, HERE, ALE International SAS, AT&T Inc., AiRISTA Flow, Quuppa, and NTT Docomo. Advancement in technology is a key trend gaining popularity in location-based services. Many companies are launching new advancements in location-based services to gain an edge over their competitors. For example, in February 2020, Cisco, a company operating in the location-based services market based in the United States, launched a Multiscreen-as-a-Service (MaaS) Location Based Services (LBS) app that enables features such as indoor routing and navigation, off-route notifications, location sharing, customizable points of interest, simple real-time map management, additional real-time location services, native map experience, and landmark routing, which delivers navigation and wayfinding functionality across any campus or facility while simplifying and streamlining the underlying integration and management of hardware and software. In June 2021, Verizon, an American wireless network operator acquired Senion for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Verizon’s location-based portfolio will be expanded and empower the companies for the better safety of the enterprises. Senion is a UK-based company operating in location-based services. North America was the largest region in the location-based services market in 2022. Asia-Pacific was the second largest market in location-based services market. The regions covered in the location-based services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the location-based services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The location-based services market includes revenues earned by entities by providing location-based services such as mapping, routing, assistance navigation services, tracking services, and information services by using geospatial and information & communication technologies to provide targeted information to individuals based on their geographic location in real-time. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. 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General communication equipment is a device that eases communication between individuals and helps communicate important signals to an individual. The main types of general communication equipment are mobile and fixed line devices. A fixed-line is a connection to an end customer, by means of a cable, through which a user can make phone calls or connect to the Internet. The products types include alarm systems and equipment, fire detection equipment, smoke detectors, intercoms systems and equipment, traffic signals, and others. The various end users of general communication equipment are commercial, industrial, military, and others. The global general communication equipment market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Alarm Systems And Equipment, Fire Detection Equipment, Smoke Detectors, Intercoms Systems And Equipment, Traffic Signals, Other Product Types 2) By End-User: Commercial, Industrial, Military , Other End-Users 3) By Types: Mobile, Fixed Line Devices The global general communication equipment market size will grow from $47.32 billion in 2022 to $51.27 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global general communication equipment is expected to grow to $69.28 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.8%. Stringent government regulations and mandates contribute to the general communication equipment market’s growth. General communication equipment are used for safety and security purposes. Globally, different government agencies have implemented various laws regarding the installation of communication equipment such as fire safety equipment in organizations to ensure employees’ safety. For instance, the U.S government in accordance with the 15 U.S. Code 2227 mandates the installation of fire safety systems with appropriate warning signals in federally assisted buildings. The increased need to ensure safety by the government agencies has increased the demand for the growth of the general communication equipment market. Major players in the general communication equipment market are Apple, Samsung Electronics, Alcatel-Lucent, LG Electronics, Google Inc., Qualcomm, Juniper Networks, Ericsson, ZTE, Huawei, Siemens Enterprise Communication, Cisco Systems, AT&T Inc., Microsoft Corporation, Lenovo Group, IBM Corporation, Speedflow Communications Ltd., ADTRAN Inc., MDS Gateways, MDS Gateways, Xiaomi, ECI Telecom, Roc Tel International, BD Biosciences, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Panasonic Corporation and Nortel Networks Corp. Initial investments and high installation cost are expected to restrain the general communication equipment market. Price of general communication equipment such as intercoms systems varies on the basis of on-site inspection to determine the installation of traditional or wireless intercom systems. For instance, a two-module intercom setup will cost between $200-$300 without installation, business intercom systems for faster communication between co-workers will cost between $200-$700 depending on features and industrial intercom models with speakers and adjustable volume will cost between $750-$1000. Thereby, high cost of general communication equipment is limiting the market growth. Implementation of long-term evolution (LTE) technology-based intercoms, have been gaining acceptance from companies across all industries. LTE is a modern IP communicator, which provides high data for clear voice communication, full HD video streaming and a faster installation of the intercom. For instance, in March 2021, NVT Phybridge entered into a strategic partnership with 2N to help reduce deploying costs and complexities of 2N IP intercoms (including the first LTE/4G intercom) and other communication and security solutions. 2N, an European company launched 2N LTE verso intercom for usage in residences, office buildings, apartment buildings and family homes to provide e-mail shot of the visitor captured by HD camera, when intercom detects movement near the door. Thereby, LTE based intercoms is expected to be a major trend in the general communication equipment market. In April 2021, Pye-Barker Fire, a provider of fire and life safety protection services acquired T & S Fire and Security for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Pye-Barker aims to have impressive and rapid growth of the company by increasing its location across the country. T & S Fire is specializing in fire alarm systems, portables, pre-engineered systems, and special hazard services. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the general communication equipment market in 2022. North America was the second largest region of the global general communication equipment market share. The regions covered in the global general communication equipment market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the general communication equipment market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK and USA. The general communication equipment market consists of sales of intercom systems and signaling equipment. These devices perform functions such as short-range communication, data transmission, and networking. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The general communication equipment market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides general communication equipment market statistics, including general communication equipment industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a general communication equipment market share, detailed general communication equipment market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the general communication equipment industry. This general communication equipment market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

The unified communication as a service refers to cloud-based service delivery models that offer all the necessary infrastructure, applications, and resources. It enables businesses to centralize their entire communication architecture and provide access to a variety of turnkey applications and services without the need to invest in bulky IT hardware or specialized support teams. The main components of the unified communication as a service market are telephony, unified messaging, collaboration platforms, conferencing, and other components. Telephony involves the development, application, and deployment of telecommunication services. The various unified communication as a service solution include software and services for different organizations, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises. The different unified communication as a service verticals include banking, financial services and insurance, IT and telecommunications, IT-enabled services, education, retail and consumer goods, government and defense, healthcare, and other verticals. The global unified communication as a service UCaaS market is segmented - 1) By Component: Telephony, Unified Messaging, Collaboration Platforms, Conferencing, Other Components 2) By Solution: Software, Services 3) By Vertical: Banking, Financial Services And Insurance, IT And Telecommunications, IT-enabled Services, Education, Retail And Consumer Goods, Government And Defense, Healthcare, Other Verticals 4) By Organization Size: Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), Large Enterprises The global unified communication as a service (UCaaS) market size will grow from $34.27 billion in 2022 to $38.51 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.4%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the unified communication as a service (UCaaS) is expected to grow to $65.1 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 14.0%. The rising demand for BYOD and mobility is expected to propel the growth of the unified communication as a service market. BYOD (bring your own device) means being allowed to use one's personally owned device, rather than being required to use an officially provided device by an organization, offering greater productivity gains. Certain studies have shown that BYOD can increase productivity, employee satisfaction, and cost savings for the company. According to TechJury, a business software solutions company, as of October 2021, 67% of employees use their own personal devices at the workplace and 59% of organisations have adopted BYOD. Therefore, the increase in demand for BYOD and mobility is driving the unified communications as a service industry. The major players in the unified communication as a service market are 8x8 Inc., ALE International, Avaya Inc., Cisco Systems, Fuze, Inc., Genesys, LogMeIn, Masergy Communications, Inc., Metaswitch Networks Ltd., Microsoft Corporation, Mitel Networks Corporation, NTT Communications Corporation, Ringcentral, Inc., Sify Technologies, Ltd., Tata Communications Ltd., Verizon Communication, Inc., Vonage, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, Amazon.com, AT & T Inc., CenturyLink, Dial. Artificial intelligence (AI)-induced automated transcription is a key trend gaining popularity in the unified communication as a service market. AI transcription refers to the speech-to-text technology that replaces the requirement of a manual process. It saves time and increases the capabilities of industry professionals. Automated transcriptions are supported by the principle of automatic speech recognition. For instance, in 2020, Verbit, a US-based company that uses smart AI technology to provide captions and transcription with speed and automation, launched its AI-powered transcription service, used by students, working professionals, and media outlets. Verbit's AI-induced automated transcription software delivers 99% accuracy rates in real-time. In June 2021, Unisys, a US-based information technology company, acquired Unify Square for a deal amount of $152.5 million. The acquisition will allow Unisys to leverage the Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) offerings from Unify Square to assist its experience-focused digital workplace services. It will also allow Unisys' digital workplace business to drive increased revenue growth and improved profitability. Unify Square is a US-based company that provides unified communications as a service, purpose-built software, cloud-managed services, and consulting. North America was the largest region in the unified communication as a service market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the unified communication as a service market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the Unified Communication as a Service (UCaaS) market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The unified communication as a service (UCaas) market includes revenues earned by entities by providing unified communication services such as enterprise telephony, audio/video/ web conferencing, unified messaging, data mobility, instant messaging, and communication-enabled business operations to form unified communications channel within the organizations. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The unified communication as a service market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides unified communication as a service market statistics, including unified communication as a service industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a unified communication as a service market share, detailed unified communication as a service market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the unified communication as a service industry. This unified communication as a service market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future state of the industry.