Global Scans · Internet of Things · Weekly Summary

• [New] Asia-Pacific is projected to register the fastest growth due to large-scale textile manufacturing ecosystems and increasing smart wearable demand in China, Japan, South Korea, and India. openpr
• [New] Rising investments in wearable technologies, expanding adoption of remote patient monitoring systems, and advancements in nanotechnology-based fibers are strengthening commercialization opportunities globally. openpr
• [New] The global IoT ecosystem is accelerating faster than many analysts predicted. Differ
• [New] Emerging Startup Trends Beyond 2026 The next generation of IoT innovation will focus on highly autonomous ecosystems powered by AI, quantum computing, advanced robotics, and predictive intelligence. Differ
• [New] More than 80% of premium smartphones will have agentic AI capabilities by 2027, while a similar proportion of so-called wearable devices are on track to be AI-enabled by 2032. theregister
• [New] Spending on IoT solutions is expected to grow by 14% annually. Market Data Forecast
• Cybersecurity experts project that by the end of 2026, IoT devices will account for 20% of all cyberattacks globally. Mean CEO's BLOG
• In 2026, mental health support is expected to become embedded into everyday life through workplaces, schools, apps, wearable technology, pharmacies, and community programs. campbellhealthsolution.org
• The escalating convergence of IT and OT networks exposes previously isolated systems like BMS, HVAC, elevators, and physical access controls to a wider range of cyber threats. openpr
• In the context of IoT and AI convergence, the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission has explicitly flagged risks of unauthorized access to enterprise data systems a concern directly applicable to RPA bot credentials and privileged access management. Persistence Market Research
• Iranian cyber operations targeting Automatic Tank Gauge systems show the vulnerability of Internet-exposed OT devices in critical infrastructure, emphasizing the importance of segmentation, strong access controls, and full supply-chain risk monitoring. PurpleOps
• IoT connectivity in late 2026 will be more use-case specific, with BLE, Wi-Fi HaLow, Thread, LTE-M, and NB-IoT each finding different lanes. Titoma
• Agriculture SaaS for crop management leads emerging niches, with IoT / AI tools expected to grow 18% in 2026. Appscrip
• There were 18.8 billion connected IoT devices by the end of 2024, with projections indicating growth to 40 billion devices by 2030. Persistence Market Research
• Rapid global urbanization, with 68% of the world's population projected to live in urban areas by 2050 (UN DESA), combined with 5G IoT deployment, AI-driven urban analytics, and government-mandated digital infrastructure investment programs are primary growth factors. Persistence Market Research
• The number of IoT devices will grow from 9.7 billion in 2020 to 29 billion by 2030. fortinet
• Global IoT connections are projected to exceed 35 billion by 2030, with smart retail devices representing a growing share. Persistence Market Research
• Total IoT connections are anticipated to rise from 12.7 billion in 2021 to 32.5 billion in 2030, with a CAGR of 14%. Precedence Research
• Dive into the top wearable technology trends for 2026, exploring innovations that will enhance daily life and health. Tech Shopping Zone
• Sensor miniaturization and on-device AI inference are the two technical capabilities most likely to determine competitive positioning through 2028. BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS
• Traffic-related motivations include the expanding requirements for enhanced mobile broadband, ultra-reliable and low latency, so-called critical communication scenarios, and the envisioned massive machine type communication (MMTC), or mIoT, massive IoT, traffic demands. PubMed Central (PMC)

Last updated: 31 May 2026