Samsung

In 2016, Samsung said that it would dish out $1.2 billion over the next four years for IoT-related research and startups. The tightened focus comes a year after Samsung launched its Artik chip platform, which includes IoT building blocks such as built-in connectivity and an open software environment for wearables and other connected devices. This year, expect more Samsung announcements around research and investments in IoT, particularly around IoT applications with social benefits, such as digital health, smart machines and autonomous vehicles.