Internet of Things (IoT) services represents a set of end-to-end services in which businesses contract with external providers to design, build, install and operate IoT solutions, including advisory consulting for IoT planning. IoT service providers represent a range of small, midsize and large service firms that build and deploy IoT solution applications across industries. The focus of this market is on the medium and large service providers supporting key vertical markets for IoT adoption such as manufacturing, healthcare, transportation and retail. This market's IoT service focus aligns with the design, build and install of an IoT solution and includes IoT planning services for an IoT-enabled digital business environment.
The managed network services (MNS) market focuses on externally provided, network operations center (NOC) functionality, as well as relevant network and security life cycle services that deliver current and emerging requirements to end users. Gartner defines the MNS market as globally capable providers of remote service management functions for the network and security operations of enterprise networks, including: Managed LAN services (MNS for LAN) Managed WAN services (MNS for WAN) Managed security (MNS for security) functions