Global Scans · Internet of Things · Weekly Summary

• [New] Other use cases with more than one billion IoT devices by 2033 are connected (autonomous) vehicles, IT infrastructure, asset tracking & monitoring, and smart grid. Statista
• [New] The most important use case for IoT devices in the consumer segment are consumer internet & media devices such as smartphones, where the number of IoT devices is forecast to grow to more than 17 billion by 2033. Statista
• [New] Wearable Data is projected to account for 38.0% share in 2026 because activity and engagement feeds can be collected more often than lab results. FactMr
• [New] The Thai IoT Association will contribute insights into securing the rapidly expanding Internet of Things ecosystem, a critical topic as smart devices proliferate in business and daily life. ETCIOSEA
• [New] The use of cloud computing is anticipated to increase demand for IoT sensors in the United States. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Intelligent Transportation Society Singapore implemented the Smart Mobility 2030 plan, integrating AI and IoT to optimize traffic flow. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Organizations that cannot tolerate any sensor-related operational risk may consider SentinelOne Singularity (on-device AI, cloud-independent) or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (OS-vendor update model with different risk characteristics) as alternatives. Ciphers Security
• North America's number of IoT connections is projected to exceed 8 billion by 2030. Straits Research
• The best predictive maintenance software for manufacturers in 2026 pulls signal directly from PLCs and IoT sensors, uses AI to separate noise from real risk, prescribes the next action, and opens a work order in the CMMS or EAM automatically. Decisyon
• The soil moisture sensor segment is expected to witness the fastest growth, registering a CAGR of 15.3% during 2026-2034. Straits Research
• The EU Cyber Resilience Act (EU CRA) mandates implementing a Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure (CVD) policy to enhance cybersecurity within the European Union, particularly for products such as IoT devices. cavliwireless.com
• Given that many of the IoT devices are connected to sensitive environments, such as healthcare, finance, or critical infrastructure, the CRA ensures that they remain resilient in the face of increasing cyber threats. cavliwireless.com
• Saudi Arabia has been moving forward with Vision 2030 with large-scale smart cities initiatives like NEOM to foster AI, IoT, smart mobility, and digital infrastructure. Precedence Research
• Smart glasses technology is accelerating at a rapid pace with an expected 60+ million extended reality (XR) wearable devices sold annually by 2035. Thought Leadership
• Asia-Pacific is expected to witness the fastest growth, supported by rapid industrialization, expanding smart manufacturing initiatives, increasing IIoT deployment, and growing investments in critical infrastructure protection across China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia. Pheonix Research
• Continued investments in connected packaging, IoT technologies, sustainable materials, AI-powered supply chain analytics, and digital packaging innovation will create substantial long-term growth opportunities as organizations increasingly modernize packaging systems and global supply chains. Pheonix Research
• As the world moves toward even more data-intensive technologies - AI, IoT, automation, and immersive digital experiences - the continued advancement of networking technologies will be critical to addressing both opportunities and challenges in the digital age. Network Outlet
• Situational awareness: Sensor fusion will integrate more sensor data beyond the current existing ADS-B (such as lidar, radar, enhanced ADS-B, voice communications, and ground sensors) into a real-time 3D airspace model tracking vehicles, birds, and obstacles. Oliver Wyman Forum
• North America will maintain its leadership due to ongoing investments in GPS infrastructure, autonomous systems, and IoT. Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence
• Mastercard is focusing on AI and tokenization for seamless embedded finance in retail vending, with partnerships in IoT potentially capturing 20% of new transaction volume by 2030. Persistence Market Research
• BYD plans to leverage its existing scale in battery manufacturing, sensor production, motor controllers, and software to build humanoid robots at lower cost than current players. Unrot
• SonicWall recorded a 124% year-over-year increase in IoT malware attacks, and encrypted threats climbed 93%. Swif.ai
• Smart hospital growth driven by AI, IoT, and digital health initiatives across APAC, Europe, and North America offers opportunities for enhanced care, efficiency, and strategic healthcare transformations. Yahoo! Finance UK

Last updated: 09 August 2026