Global Scans · Internet of Things · Weekly Summary

• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• Satellite IoT integration, smart agriculture expansion, and healthcare monitoring represent high-value growth opportunities for LPWAN technology vendors globally. Kaiso Research and Consulting
• Asia-Pacific is projected to register the fastest growth during the forecast period, driven by rapid digitalization, a large technology-savvy population, expanding e-commerce ecosystems, and increasing investments in AI, IoT, and smart city initiatives. Market Data Forecast
• The global data volumes are projected to exceed 220 zettabytes by 2026, driven by IoT, cloud computing, and edge devices. Persistence Market Research
• The hardware segment is anticipated to record the highest CAGR during 2026-2035, due to the demand for specialised near-infrared cameras, directional microphone arrays and physiological sensor modules for automotive driver monitoring, retail analytics and healthcare monitoring across the globe. Yahoo! Finance
• By 2030, all new infrastructure projects are to use AI, IoT, GIS and BIM from design to supervision, QC and operation with full transformation occurring by 2035. Last Week in ConTech
• By leveraging Iridium's network and 2.55 million subscribers, the combined company could broaden access to government and commercial markets, expanding IoT, D2D, PNT, and safety-of-life services. Cyclop SpaceTech
• By 2024, connected IoT devices are expected to reach 18.8 billion, with projections topping 40 billion by 2030. Yahoo! Finance
• By 2030, the number of connected IoT devices is expected to surpass 30 billion, driving demand for GPS-enabled solutions. Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence
• IoT deployments are expected to exceed 40 billion connected devices globally by 2030, significantly increasing demand for low-latency AI services. Persistence Market Research
• Global data generation is projected to exceed 220-240 zettabytes by 2026, fueled by IoT devices, social media platforms, connected applications, and enterprise digital systems. Persistence Market Research
• The next wave - Apple's rumored lighter smart-glasses, Meta's Orion successor, and a class of medical-specific HMDs - will be wearable for full clinical shifts. VR Vision

Last updated: 26 July 2026