The report was prepared in January 2019 by Harbor Research and deals with critical core technologies and their enablers in the context of broader business and market forces. The topics covered include critical core technology developments, the promise of combinatorial technologies, “new” technologies which are really not new, new market roles and business modes, new relationships and ecosystems, new rules for a new economy, and new players driving new innovations. The report is useful for business owners, executives, managers, entrepreneurs, and IT professionals.
Key words: architecture/engineering, controls/sensors, Internet of Things (IoT), HVAC, utilities, smart systems, cybersecurity/privacy