{"id":674319,"date":"2024-12-09T06:03:39","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T11:03:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/ca-en\/?post_type=research-and-insight&#038;p=674319"},"modified":"2025-04-07T07:49:51","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T11:49:51","slug":"innovating-connected-devices-fast","status":"publish","type":"research-and-insight","link":"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/ca-en\/insights\/research-library\/innovating-connected-devices-fast\/","title":{"rendered":"Innovating connected devices fast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<header class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-hero-reusable header heroReusable  \"><div class=\"header-bgs\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Connected-Dot-Com-2880x1800_1-1.jpg?w=2880&amp;quality=70 1x, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Connected-Dot-Com-2880x1800_1-1.jpg?w=2880&amp;quality=70 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 1500px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Connected-Dot-Com-2880x1800_1-1.jpg?w=1440&amp;quality=70 1x, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Connected-Dot-Com-2880x1800_1-1.jpg?w=2880&amp;quality=70 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Connected-Dot-Com-2880x1800_1-1.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=70 1x, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Connected-Dot-Com-2880x1800_1-1.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=70 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Connected-Dot-Com-2880x1800_1-1.jpg?w=768&amp;quality=70 1x, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Connected-Dot-Com-2880x1800_1-1.jpg?w=768&amp;quality=70 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 0)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Connected-Dot-Com-2880x1800_1-1.jpg\" class=\"header-img header-img-d\" alt=\"\" loading=\"eager\"\/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"heroPictureCardHeaderShape\"><\/div><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"box\"><div class=\"boxTagWrapper\"><div class=\"tagInfo\"><div><span class=\"box-tag\">Connected products<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"box-title\"><h1 data-maxlength=\"34\">Innovating connected devices fast<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"inner-row-insight download-btn\"><div class=\"col-md-4 downloadFiles addPadding\"><a class=\"button-download--small\" type=\"download\" href=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Capgemini_Connected-devices-POV.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"opens in a new window\"><span>Download the PoV<\/span><span class=\"type\">1 MB  pdf<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/header>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-group undefined section section--article-content\"><div class=\"article-main-content\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 col-md-1\"><nav class=\"article-social\"><ul class=\"social-nav\"><li class=\"ip-order-fb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/?post_type=research-and-insight&amp;p=1073404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"opens in a new window\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-fb\"><\/i><span class=\"sr-only\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"ip-order-li\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?url=https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/?post_type=research-and-insight&amp;p=1073404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"opens in a new window\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-li\"><\/i><span class=\"sr-only\">Linkedin<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><div class=\"col-12 col-md-11 col-lg-10\"><div class=\"article-text article-quote-text\">\n<p>For big-tech platform companies, it is more than just selling hardware. Connected devices play a vital role in providing an ecosystem of services, shaping the future of consumer engagement, understanding user behavior while delivering data, and gaining customer loyalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/insights\/research-library\/connected-consumer\/\">latest research<\/a> from Capgemini highlights the rising significance and widespread adoption of connected devices in everyday life. Our perspective emphasizes the urgent need for swift innovation while ensuring profitability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-point-of-view-for-executives-deciding-on-their-device-strategy\">A point of view for executives deciding on their device strategy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Consumer adoption and market trends indicate that one-third of consumers rely on connected products 24\/7. Entertainment emerges as the leading reason for using connected devices, with 80% of users citing it as their main motivation. However, companies face significant challenges in introducing exciting new devices while maintaining profitability. Even if connected products might not significantly contribute to revenue when compared to the core business, they are still crucial because a connected device can provide stickiness that keeps consumers in one ecosystem and acts as the gateway to position add-on services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-exploring-the-framework-to-enable-devices-leaders\">Exploring the framework to enable devices leaders:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hyper-personalization<\/strong>: Consumers prefer a single interface for all devices, necessitating integrated platforms and AI for tailored experiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Democratization<\/strong>: The Matter Protocol standard aims to simplify the smart device ecosystem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Platformization<\/strong>: Building shared platforms to streamline updates and enhance user engagement is crucial.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monetization<\/strong>: Companies need to discover new revenue channels, including additional services and bundles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Decarbonization and sustainability<\/strong>: Implementing eco-conscious practices is essential to meet consumer expectations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Success in the connected devices market requires rapid time-to-market, constant innovation, and the integration of sustainable practices. Companies need a robust technology foundation and a clear strategy to meet the demands of environmentally conscious consumers while driving revenue and adoption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This point of view is part of our broader offering,<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/ca-en\/solutions\/connected-devices-futures\/\"><strong><em>Connected Devices Futures<\/em><\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.4px;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--expert-perspectives\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"content-title col-12 col-md-8\"><h2 class=\"expert-heading\">Expert perspectives<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"expert-prospective-container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 col-md-4 row-space\"><div class=\"box\"><div class=\"box-img-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/ca-en\/insights\/expert-perspectives\/platformization-the-future-of-connected-devices-is-here\/\" aria-label=\"Platformization: The future of connected devices is here\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"box-img\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/ca-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/10\/Platformization-Dot-Com-2880x1800-1.jpg?w=600&#038;quality=70\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%; 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