커넥티드 워커 시장 규모, 점유율, 동향, 산업 분석 보고서 : 구성요소별, 기술별, 전개별, 최종 용도별, 지역별 - 시장 예측(2025-2034년)

The connected worker market size is expected to reach USD 58.00 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Connected Worker Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Component (Hardware, Software, Services), By Technology, By Deployment, By End Use, By Region; Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

Connected workers are personnel empowered with digital tools and technologies that enhance real-time communication, operational visibility, and decision-making on the job. The integration of artificial intelligence and analytics into wearable and mobile platforms is becoming increasingly important as industrial enterprises prioritize agile, data-driven operations. This integration enables proactive task management, predictive insights, and context-aware alerts, allowing workers to operate more efficiently and respond to dynamic environments with greater accuracy and precision. Additionally, the shift toward intelligent digital assistance is transforming frontline roles into insight-driven, tech-enabled functions.

The adoption of immersive technologies, such as augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), to enhance training and remote collaboration is driving market evolution. These tools are used to simulate real-world environments, enabling workers to gain hands-on experience, troubleshoot equipment, and receive real-time guided support. AR/VR applications are becoming increasingly central to workforce development strategies as organizations aim to upskill their employees and minimize downtime. This trend reflects a broader transformation in which digital augmentation plays a key role in improving productivity, safety, and knowledge retention across various industries.

Connected Worker Market Report Highlights

In terms of component, the hardware segment generated USD 2.85 billion in 2024, fueled by the rising adoption of smart wearables, sensors, rugged mobile devices, and real-time location systems.

Based on deployment, the cloud-based segment is projected to register a CAGR of 23.1%, owing to their scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency advantages.

North America led with USD 2.49 billion in revenue in 2024, attributed to early tech adoption, robust industrial infrastructure, and emphasis on worker safety and productivity.

The connected worker market in Asia Pacific is expected to register a CAGR of 23.0%, driven by rapid industrialization, heightened safety regulations, and increasing smart manufacturing investments.

A few global key players in the connected worker market include Accenture Plc.; Intel Corp.; 3M; Honeywell International, Inc; Fujitsu Ltd.; Zebra Technologies Corp.; SAP SE; TELUS; TATA Consultancy Services Limited; and Wipro Ltd.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the connected worker market report on the basis of component, technology, deployment, end use, and region:

By Component Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Hardware

Smart Glasses/Eyewear

Smart Headgear

Hearing Protection Devices

Protective Textiles

Mobile Devices

Others

Software

Workforce Task Management

Workforce Analytics

Mobile Learning

Services

Consulting

Training & Implementation

By Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)

RFID Location Triangulation

Wi-Fi

Cellular

Bluetooth

Low-Power Wide-Area Network (LPWAN)

Wireless Field Area Network (WFAN)

Zigbee

By Deployment Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)

On-premise

Cloud

By End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Manufacturing

Construction

Mining

Oil & Gas

Others

By Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)

North America

U.S.

Canada

Europe

Germany

UK

France

Italy

Spain

Russia

Netherlands

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

India

Japan

South Korea

Indonesia

Malaysia

Vietnam

Australia

Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America

Argentina

Brazil

Mexico

Rest of Latin America

Middle East & Africa

UAE

Saudi Arabia

Israel

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction

• 1.1 Report Description
  • 1.1.1 Objectives of the Study
  • 1.1.2 Market Scope
  • 1.1.3 Assumptions
• 1.2 Stakeholders

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

Chapter 3. Research Methodology

• 3.1 Overview
  • 3.1.1 Data Mining
• 3.2 Data Sources
  • 3.2.1 Primary Sources
  • 3.2.2 Secondary Sources

Chapter 4. Connected Worker Market Insights

• 4.1 Connected Worker - Industry snapshot
• 4.1 Connected Worker Market Dynamics
  • 4.1.1 Drivers and Opportunities
    • 4.1.1.1 Advent of 5G and increasing adoption of private networks
    • 4.1.1.2 Connected worker technology compatibility to post Covid needs
    • 4.1.1.3 Focus of manufacturing companies on high production efficiency and reduction in operating costs
    • 4.1.1.4 Increasing adoption of IoT platforms
    • 4.1.1.5 Significant potential for enhancing safety
  • 4.1.2 Restraints and Challenges
    • 4.1.2.1 Privacy and Security Concerns
    • 4.1.2.2 High upfront costs
• 4.2 Connected Worker Market - Porter's Five Forces
  • 4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
  • 4.2.2 Threats of New Entrants: (Moderate)
  • 4.2.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers (High)
  • 4.2.4 Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
  • 4.2.5 Rivalry among existing firms (High)
• 4.3 Connected Worker Market - PEST Analysis
• 4.4 Covid-19 Impact Analysis & Industry Trends
• 4.5 Connected Worker Market - Value Chain Analysis

Chapter 5. Connected Worker Market Assessment by Component

• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 Hardware
  • 5.2.1 Smart Glasses / Eyewear
  • 5.2.2 Smart Headgear
  • 5.2.3 Hearing Protection Devices
  • 5.2.4 Protective Textiles
  • 5.2.5 Mobile devices
  • 5.2.6 Others
• 5.3 Software
  • 5.3.1 Workforce Task Management
  • 5.3.2 Workforce Analytics
  • 5.3.3 Mobile Learning
• 5.4 Services
  • 5.4.1 Consulting
  • 5.4.2 Training & Implementation

Chapter 6. Connected Worker Market Assessment by Technology

• 6.1 Introduction
• 6.2 RFID Location Triangulation
• 6.3 Wi-Fi
• 6.4 Cellular
• 6.5 Bluetooth
• 6.6 Low-Power Wide-Area Network (LPWAN)
  • 6.6.1 Long Range Wide Area Network (LoRaWAN)
  • 6.6.2 Others
• 6.7 Wireless Field Area Network (WFAN)
• 6.8 Zigbee

Chapter 7. Connected Worker Market Assessment by Deployment

• 7.1 Introduction
• 7.2 On-premises
• 7.3 Cloud

Chapter 8. Connected Worker Market Assessment by End Use

• 8.1 Introduction
• 8.2 Manufacturing
• 8.3 Construction
• 8.4 Mining
• 8.5 Oil & Gas
• 8.6 Others

Chapter 9. Connected Worker Market Assessment by Region

• 9.1 Introduction
• 9.2 North America
  • 9.2.1 U.S.
  • 9.2.2 Canada
• 9.3 Europe
  • 9.3.1 Germany
  • 9.3.2 UK
  • 9.3.3 France
  • 9.3.4 Italy
  • 9.3.5 Spain
  • 9.3.6 Netherlands
  • 9.3.7 Austria
  • 9.3.8 Belgium
  • 9.3.9 Rest of Europe
• 9.4 Asia Pacific
  • 9.4.1 China
  • 9.4.2 India
  • 9.4.3 Japan
  • 9.4.4 Malaysia
  • 9.4.5 Australia
  • 9.4.6 South Korea
  • 9.4.7 Indonesia
  • 9.4.8 Rest of Asia Pacific
• 9.5 Latin America
  • 9.5.1 Brazil
  • 9.5.2 Mexico
  • 9.5.3 Argentina
  • 9.5.4 Rest of Latin America
• 9.6 Middle East & Africa
  • 9.6.1 UAE
  • 9.6.2 Saudi Arabia
  • 9.6.3 Turkey
  • 9.6.4 Israel
  • 9.6.5 South Africa
  • 9.6.6 Rest of Middle East & Africa

Chapter 10. Competitive Landscape

• 10.1 Partnerships Collaborations and Signing New Agreements are the Best Adopted Strategy by the Companies
• 10.2 Product launch
• 10.3 Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Expansion

Chapter 11. Company Profiles

• 11.1 Accenture Plc.
  • 11.1.1 Business Overview
  • 11.1.2 Financial Snapshot
  • 11.1.3 Products and Services
  • 11.1.4 Recent Developments
• 11.2 Intel Corp.
  • 11.2.1 Business Overview
  • 11.2.2 Financial Snapshot
  • 11.2.3 Products and Services
  • 11.2.4 Recent Developments
• 11.3 3M
  • 11.3.1 Business Overview
  • 11.3.2 Financial Snapshot
  • 11.3.3 Products and Services
  • 11.3.4 Recent Developments
• 11.4 Honeywell International, Inc
  • 11.4.1 Business Overview
  • 11.4.2 Financial Snapshot
  • 11.4.3 Products and Services
  • 11.4.4 Recent Developments
• 11.5 Fujitsu Ltd.
  • 11.5.1 Business Overview
  • 11.5.2 Financial Snapshot
  • 11.5.3 Products and Services
  • 11.5.4 Recent Developments
• 11.6 Zebra Technologies Corp.
  • 11.6.1 Business Overview
  • 11.6.2 Financial Snapshot
  • 11.6.3 Products and Services
  • 11.6.4 Recent Developments
• 11.7 SAP SE
  • 11.7.1 Business Overview
  • 11.7.2 Financial Snapshot
  • 11.7.3 Products and Services
  • 11.7.4 Recent Developments
• 11.8 TELUS
  • 11.8.1 Business Overview
  • 11.8.2 Financial Snapshot
  • 11.8.3 Products and Services
• 11.9 TATA Consultancy Services Limited
  • 11.9.1 Business Overview
  • 11.9.2 Financial Snapshot
  • 11.9.3 Products and Services
  • 11.9.4 Recent Developments
• 11.10 Wipro Ltd.
  • 11.10.1 Business Overview
  • 11.10.2 Financial Snapshot
  • 11.10.3 Products and Services
  • 11.10.4 Recent Developments
• 11.11 Oracle Corporation
  • 11.11.1 Business Overview
  • 11.11.2 Financial Snapshot
  • 11.11.3 Products and Services
  • 11.11.4 Recent Developments
• 11.12 Avnet, Inc.
  • 11.12.1 Business Overview
  • 11.12.2 Financial Snapshot
  • 11.12.3 Products and Services
  • 11.12.4 Recent Developments
• 11.13 Smart Track S.R.L.
  • 11.13.1 Business Overview
  • 11.13.2 Products and Services