[New] Common NetOps challenges in 2026 include hybrid and multi-cloud visibility gaps, fragmented monitoring tools and data silos, explosive IoT and AI traffic growth, escalating security threats and Zero Trust requirements, pressure to reduce MTTR, and rising network and cloud costs.
Kentik
[New] With 22.4 billion internet of things devices generating more than 90 zettabytes of data a year, the next 12 months will see organizations tap into the vast well of telemetry, machine, IoT and industrial IoT (IIoT) data.
ComputerWeekly.com
[New] The Wi-Fi Alliance forecasts 1.1 billion total Wi-Fi 7 device shipments in 2026, including 196.1 million IoT devices, 22.3 million healthcare devices and 159.4 million consumer devices.
Network World
[New] By 2026, we anticipate seeing more affordable sensor technologies becoming available to smaller farms, democratizing access to smart agriculture tools.
World Advanced Manufacturing Morocco 2026 - English
[New] By 2030, the UK is projected to have over 100 million IoT devices connected via ultra-fast networks.
IdeasAnvil
[New] The IoT landscape of 2026 and beyond will be defined by intelligence at the Edge, robust security by design, and regulatory compliance as a competitive differentiator.
IOT Insider
[New] IoT cybersecurity will remain one of the most significant trends in 2026, with a substantial impact across the industrial, energy, and healthcare sectors.
ENTHEC - Kartos - Qondar
[New] AI-driven IoT applications will surge, with an estimated 75% of IoT devices incorporating AI capabilities by 2026, empowering intelligent data analysis, predictive insights, and autonomous decision-making.
Zealous System
[New] The advent of 5G technology is set to revolutionize IoT with its high-speed, low-latency capabilities, allowing a projected 10 billion IoT connections by 2026, accounting for 60% of total 5G connections.
Zealous System
[New] By 2026, we anticipate approximately 30 billion active IoT devices worldwide.
Medium
[New] The number of connected devices worldwide is expected to reach 21.9 billion in 2026, rising to about 30 billion by the start of the next decade, underscoring the growing centrality of the internet of things to the global economy.
IOT Insider
[New] There will be 37.4 billion IoT connections by 2030.
APN News
[New] IoT Explosion: Connected devices will grow from 16.6 billion (2023) to 40 billion by 2030, requiring secure, automated authentication and data exchange at scales traditional systems cannot support.
Blockchain Deployment and Management Platform | Zeeve
[New] By 2025 and progressing into 2026, major technological advancements include the integration of autonomous haul trucks, smart sensor networks (for dust, emissions, and equipment health), and data-driven monitoring systems.
Farmonaut
[New] Routers are the target of three in four of IoT attacks, with most attacks exploiting command injection vulnerabilities (Zscaler).
Cobalt
[New] Operational Technology and Internet of Things (IoT) environments will experience a marked increase in attacks through 2026.
STORM Guidance
[New] As AI, 5G, cloud, and edge computing scale globally, the attack surface will widen at an unprecedented pace, with billions of IoT devices from smart homes to industrial systems coming online.
Frontier Enterprise
[New] The road ahead - Integrated, resilient, intelligent Looking toward 2026 and beyond, industry leaders see a convergence of AI, IoT, blockchain, and digital twin technologies as the next frontier.
The STAT Trade Times
[New] As eRedCap modules launch in 2026, enterprises will have access to a wider connectivity toolkit, enabling more tailored IoT deployments.
Electronicsclap
[New] In 2026, the combination of software and asset management solutions enhanced with automation, AI, and IoT will be essential for UK organizations aiming for full visibility and reduced operational costs.
MSDynamicsWorld.com
Last updated: 11 January 2026
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