Global Scans · Internet of Things · Weekly Summary

• [New] Edge Data Centers Growth: Independent edge data center deployments are growing rapidly, projected to nearly double in value by 2030, enabling localized data processing for IoT and AI workloads. openpr
• [New] In 2026 and beyond, wearable devices are expected to combine glucose variability data with sleep metrics, stress indicators, and physical activity patterns. bleo
• [New] Industrial Internet of Things and autonomous vehicle use cases will require decreases in network latencies of more than 20%. GOV.UK
• [New] Even Zscaler's reports explicitly advise to monitor East-West traffic and contain threats to stop lateral movement in 2026, and to deploy deeper visibility and proactive controls for IoT/OT networks. Malware Analysis, News and Indicators
• [New] In the U.S., a national IoT security labeling program is expected to launch, rating consumer IoT products on their security (similar to an Energy Star label, but for cyber). Malware Analysis, News and Indicators
• [New] 2026 finds virtually every industry that relies on IoT facing elevated risk. Malware Analysis, News and Indicators
• [New] Forescout's global threat telemetry observed that attacks on IoT devices rose to 19% of all exploits in 2025, up from 16% the year before. Malware Analysis, News and Indicators
• [New] Billions of IoT devices will be connected worldwide in the coming years, contributing to an unprecedented volume of data that can be harnessed for urban analytics and decision-making. GlobeNewswire
• [New] The number of IoT devices will nearly double from the 19.8 billion clocked in 2025 to more than 40.6 billion by 2045. Arctiq
• In 2026, IoT data will increasingly be regarded as an economic asset. ithinx
• By 2026, sustainability will no longer be an abstract goal, but a measurable technical requirement for IoT systems. ithinx
• In 2026, digital twins will evolve from static models to continuously updated system images that are directly connected to IoT data streams. ithinx
• By 2026, edge computing will no longer be a supplementary concept, but an integral part of modern IoT reference architectures. ithinx
• IoT creates massive integration demands, with connected devices growing from 18.8 billion in 2026 to 40 billion by 2030. Integrate.io
• The projected L2 user base will exceed 6 million active addresses by late 2026, with IoT and micro-transaction use cases growing 80% year-over-year. Medium
• By the year 2026, the most established IoT frameworks will have been designed with robust security measures such as secure hardware identities, encrypted communications and anomaly detection systems. IoT Central
• In 2026, energy efficiency and environmental impact will be non-negotiable elements in the design of IoT products and services. IoT Central
• Priorities will shift from coverage and price to resilience and flexibility In 2026 the decline of 'connect and forget' IoT will reshape the entire competitive landscape. / UK Wireless Logic Limited
• Half a trillion dollars - that's the potential annual savings when smart cities fully embrace 5G and IoT by 2030. PatentPC

Last updated: 15 February 2026