Inside The Opportunity For MSPs In The Internet Of Things

According to an exclusive CRN survey of more than 200 channel leaders, up to 42 percent foresee a "meaningful opportunity" for their businesses in the Internet of Things (IoT) over the next 18 months.

Industry powerhouses like Cisco and Intel have been claiming stakes in the lucrative IoT market, while market research firm IDC reported that the market should grow to about $1.7 trillion by 2020.

There will be a crucial need for the channel’s managed service providers in the growth of this market. They will bring to the table loyal customer relationships, comprehensive understanding of vertical markets and managed services expertise.

Although the IoT space is still relatively unexplored territory, it’s not an opportunity that managed service providers can afford miss out on.

What is the channel doing to get into the IoT market? And what is the ultimate profit opportunity for partners?

Our recent cover storyon the evolving Internet of Things landscape answers those questions.