Global Scans · Internet of Things · Weekly Summary

• [New] By the 2030s, evidence may routinely include data from wearable devices, smart home systems, workplace monitoring software, and algorithmic decision-making systems. Seyfarth Shaw - Technology in Trials of the 2030s
• [New] Featuring cutting-edge technologies such as AI, IoT, 5G, Big Data, and Green Energy, Smart City Asia 2026 is a dynamic platform for collaboration, ideation, and the implementation of smart solutions that will define the future of urban living. Eventbrite
• [New] In 2026, smart automation will depend a lot on new sensor technologies that change how industrial systems watch, study, and react to changing surroundings. https://www.junsionprecision.com/knowledge/top-sensor-t
• [New] The number of IoT devices is expected to exceed 30 billion globally. techfueler.com
• [New] The global connected device population reached 21.1 billion at the end of 2025, growing 14% year-over-year and on a 13.2% CAGR trajectory toward 39 billion by 2030, per IoT Analytics' State of IoT 2025. Stingrai
• [New] In 2026, manufacturers expect more than raw sensor data - they want context, history and real fixes at their fingertips. iMaintain
• [New] The connected device population reached 21.1 billion globally at the end of 2025 and is on a 13.2% CAGR toward 39 billion by 2030, per IoT Analytics. Stingrai
• [New] The number of connected IoT devices reached approximately 21.1 billion by mid-2025, up from 18.5 billion in 2024, with projections approaching 39 billion by 2030. Acronis
• IoT connections reached 15.7 billion, with projections indicating a 16% increase to 38.8 billion by 2029. Ai Tool Tutorials
• Smartphones accounted for 47.2% of D2D revenue in 2025, while wearable devices are forecast to grow at an annual rate of 25% through 2031. Mexico Business
• By 2026, digital twin technology will become more sophisticated, integrating AI, IoT, and big data analytics to deliver deeper insights. Sentient Concepts
• By 2028, there will be several billion connected IoT devices in business-savvy buildings, driven by broadcast communications systems, 5G, and high-efficiency Wi-Fi in addition to smart utilities like water, garbage, and electricity. Science Publishing Group
• As the Internet of Things expands-defined by Techopedia as a future where everyday items connect and identify themselves to other devices - the demand for data analytics services from organizations like Recorded Future will continue to surge. Science Publishing Group
• By 2030, IoT will evolve into a deeply integrated layer of global infrastructure. IoT Business News
• By 2030, healthcare systems will increasingly rely on IoT data to predict and prevent diseases rather than simply treat them. IoT Business News
• IoT could generate $11 trillion in economic value annually by 2030, with industrial applications accounting for a significant portion. IoT Business News
• By 2030, Zero Trust security models will become standard in IoT environments. IoT Business News
• IoT security will be one of the most critical challenges of the next decade. IoT Business News
• The number of IoT devices is forecast to exceed 29 billion by 2030. igmGuru
• Leading Technology: IIoT is anticipated to dominate with around 38% revenue share in 2026, while artificial intelligence & machine learning are slated to be the fastest-growing at a CAGR of 27.2% through 2033, driven by enhanced predictive accuracy and automation. Persistence Market Research
• In 2026, IoT ecosystems will become more integrated and intelligent. Engleish
• IoT security challenges 2026 will not be seen as an information technology issue, but as an operational risk, which could have physical safety and business survival implications. Hire Developer.Dev

Last updated: 03 May 2026