Global Scans · Internet of Things · Weekly Summary

• [New] AI will auto-generate workflows, predictive models, and IoT logic, cutting development efforts by up to 90% by 2030. Codeready
• [New] Enterprises will soon gain access to an expanding mix of connectivity technologies suited for diverse IoT requirements, adding that the introduction of 5G eRedCap modules from 2026 will drive strong connection growth through the next decade. TelecomLead
• [New] SNS Telecom forecasts global spending on private 4G & 5G networks will exceed $7.2 billion by 2028, driven by industrial IoT and enterprise digital transformation. The Silicon Review
• [New] Global IoT spending will reach $1.2 trillion by 2026, with manufacturing, healthcare, and retail leading adoption. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] By 2030, more than 40 billion IoT connected devices are expected to be online. FinExtra
• [New] 2026 will see AI-powered IoT exploits as a top trend, building on 2025's foundation. LogicWeb
• [New] Based on 2025 reports, cybersecurity threats in manufacturing have intensified due to the rise of smart factories, IIoT, and AI - with a sharp focus on supply chains and OT systems. Devox Software
• [New] OT Vulnerabilities: 40% of manufacturers reported 6-10 cyberattacks in the past year, with over 1,200 known OT vulnerabilities across 300+ vendors. Devox Software
• [New] The number of IoT devices worldwide is forecast to almost double from 15.9 billion in 2023 to more than 32.1 billion IoT devices in 2030, and 5G will play a key role in enabling them. Kaa IoT platform
• [New] Investments in the IoT technology ecosystem in EMEA are expected to reach $283 billion by 2028. IDC: The premier global market intelligence company
• [New] The Internet of Things could generate $12.6 trillion in economic value by 2030, representing one of the most significant technological transformations of our lifetime. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Global 6G subscriptions are forecast to reach 180 million by the end of 2031, not including the early uptake of AI-enabled Internet of Things devices. Stock Titan
• [New] Edge and IoT expansion driving decentralized identity orchestration: The proliferation of edge devices and IoT endpoints is poised to expand to 28.5 billion by the end of 2027. Research Nester
• [New] 40% of IoT attacks are targeting critical industries and hybrid work as threat actors continue to evolve their tactics and hit larger targets. Digit
• [New] As IoT hacking attempts surge-averaging 820,000 daily attacks globally-businesses and consumers face unprecedented risks. LogicWeb
• [New] Welcome to the future of fatigue risk: AI-powered, non-wearable, software-only fatigue prediction that's validated by science, built for scale, and already making a measurable impact across global mining and fleet operations. Sleep Performance, Inc.
• Industry Growth Outlook: The 5G IoT industry is estimated to be more than USD 380 billion by 2033, as driven by next-gen use cases in autonomous mobility, smart manufacturing, and healthcare IoT. Precedence Research
• IoT Analytics forecasts 21.1 billion connected devices globally by the end of 2025, representing a 14% increase from 18.5 billion devices in 2024. Quantumrun Foresight
• Ericsson reports 4 billion cellular IoT connections at the end of 2024, with an 11% compound annual growth rate through 2030 driven by NB-IoT and LTE-M deployments. Quantumrun Foresight
• Based on H1 2025 IoT connection data, the number of connected IoT devices is expected to grow 14% year-over-year to 21.1 billion by the end of 2025. IoT Business News

Last updated: 14 December 2025