Scaling B2B Embedded Software

Jan 18, 2022

General Embedded Manufacturers (GEM) B2B Software Growth & Go-to-Market Strategy

Situation

Our client aimed to expand into the General Embedded Manufacturers (GEM) market across 5 priority verticals, covering industrial automation, mobile robots, medical, defense, and aerospace.

Objective

The objectives were to assess regional and vertical market dynamics, map value-chain structures, and identify differentiation and growth opportunities to support a scalable go-to-market strategy.

Our Work

10EQS conducted interviews with senior leaders across each of the verticals and 3 geographies (NA, EU, APAC) to validate market segmentation, identify go-to-market gaps, map customer value chains, and develop strategic recommendations. The research explored trends in embedded software stacks, with insights synthesized into a practicalgo-to-market roadmap.

Project team
  • Ex-McKinsey Consultant with industry experience in software and technology
  • Ex-McKinsey consultant specialized in industrial automation & aerospace
  • Senior Analyst with experience in go-to-market execution and cross-industry research
  • 10EQS Delivery Operations (=PMO) providing quality assurance, process management, and expert recruitment
  • 21 industry experts
Industry experts (excerpt)
  • Director of Software Engineering – Software Company (US)
  • Senior Software Embedded Engineer – Medical Devices Company (Netherlands) 
  • Country Director, Software Defined Automation – Major Industrial Automation Firm(Canada) 

Results

10EQS found that growth is driven less by market size and more by platform reusability, architectural fit, and repeatable buying behaviors, with market leaders differentiating through strong foundational software capabilities and using AI to amplify higher-value engineering work and accelerate adoption.