(NOTE: This story was originally posted to CRN.com Jan. 12.)

Ten To Watch In 2017

Are you bullish on the Internet of Things (IoT)? Starting to generate some business with it? Research firm IDC predicts that the IoT market will reach $7 billion in 2020 and vendors are continuing to invest in various segments of IoT.

The systems and solutions in IoT encompass a broad range of vertical markets, and vendors such as GE, IFTTT, and Amazon Web Services will continue to work to place a stake in some of the most opportune areas.

Here are the top 10 IoT companies we're keeping an eye on in 2017.