9. Channel Understanding And Adoption Of IoT Continues To Grow

In previous years, the channel has been confused about the opportunities in the Internet of Things. Last year saw a lot of solution providers dipping their toes in IoT waters. In 2017, however, more solution providers build IoT into their business plans.

According to CRN's most recent IoT study, solution providers expect to see the biggest opportunities around IoT hardware and software sales, installation and maintenance, consulting services and sales of network infrastructure to support IoT deployments.