Sensor As A Service 56#
The use of sensors permits additional services for physical offerings, or wholly new independent services. It is not the sensor that generates the primary revenue, but the analysis of the data that the sensor creates. Possibilities for real-time information can further strengthen the value proposition.
Examples: Iconic Cases
How they do it: The manufacturer Panasonic cooperates with the insurance company Allianz to provide a smart home and insurance solution that primarily focuses on security in one’s home.The solution consists of smart home products and sensors which gather data to prevent accidents and calculate the insurance premium.
Learn more about Panasonic and Allianz Assist →
How they do it: Google Nest is a self-learning thermostat that uses data from sensors and input from your cell phone to create a schedule according to the customer's needs.
Learn more about Google Nest →
How they do it: Streetline installs sensors on municipal and private properties that detect vacant parking spaces in order to sell the collected data to interested third parties. This enables the company to build on two relevant customer groups: the professionals who use the generated results for their own services and the end users who can access parking insights via mobile applications
Learn more about Streetline →
How they do it: Procter & Gamble has comprehensively equipped its supply chain with RFID sensors. The sensors provide real-time data access and tracking possibilities, optimizing P&G’s own supply chain.
Learn more about Procter & Gamble →
How they do it: The company Somfy is a world leader in the automatic control of the building and home automation. In Somfy’s smart home product range, a particular focus is set on intelligent technology solutions for roller shutters, sun protection, garage and yard gates. The processes needed for this these products are enabled through data-gathering sensors.
Learn more about Somfy →
Below, the top industries for the pattern "Sensor As A Service" are displayed, in order to get insights into how this pattern is applied across different industries. We've collected data from 5 firms using this pattern.
Top Industries
11% of firms using pattern
6% of firms using pattern
5% of firms using pattern
All Industries
Below, the pattern "Sensor As A Service" is analyzed based on co-occurrence, in order to get insights into how this business model pattern is applied in combination with other patterns within the firms we studied.
Top Co-Occurrences
1 pattern co-occurrences
1 pattern co-occurrences
1 pattern co-occurrences