Global Scans · Internet of Things · Weekly Summary

• [New] IoT connections reached 15.7 billion, with projections indicating a 16% increase to 38.8 billion by 2029. Ai Tool Tutorials
• [New] Smartphones accounted for 47.2% of D2D revenue in 2025, while wearable devices are forecast to grow at an annual rate of 25% through 2031. Mexico Business
• [New] By 2026, digital twin technology will become more sophisticated, integrating AI, IoT, and big data analytics to deliver deeper insights. Sentient Concepts
• [New] By 2028, there will be several billion connected IoT devices in business-savvy buildings, driven by broadcast communications systems, 5G, and high-efficiency Wi-Fi in addition to smart utilities like water, garbage, and electricity. Science Publishing Group
• [New] As the Internet of Things expands-defined by Techopedia as a future where everyday items connect and identify themselves to other devices - the demand for data analytics services from organizations like Recorded Future will continue to surge. Science Publishing Group
• [New] By 2030, IoT will evolve into a deeply integrated layer of global infrastructure. IoT Business News
• [New] By 2030, healthcare systems will increasingly rely on IoT data to predict and prevent diseases rather than simply treat them. IoT Business News
• [New] IoT could generate $11 trillion in economic value annually by 2030, with industrial applications accounting for a significant portion. IoT Business News
• [New] By 2030, Zero Trust security models will become standard in IoT environments. IoT Business News
• [New] IoT security will be one of the most critical challenges of the next decade. IoT Business News
• [New] The number of IoT devices is forecast to exceed 29 billion by 2030. igmGuru
• [New] Leading Technology: IIoT is anticipated to dominate with around 38% revenue share in 2026, while artificial intelligence & machine learning are slated to be the fastest-growing at a CAGR of 27.2% through 2033, driven by enhanced predictive accuracy and automation. Persistence Market Research
• [New] In 2026, IoT ecosystems will become more integrated and intelligent. Engleish
• [New] IoT security challenges 2026 will not be seen as an information technology issue, but as an operational risk, which could have physical safety and business survival implications. Hire Developer.Dev
• [New] The number of IoT devices is expected to reach 39 billion by 2030. MachineLearningMastery.com
• [New] The strongest 2026 implementations combine blockchain with IoT, analytics, and AI-driven risk evaluation. Blockchain Council
• [New] An industry report states the expected quantity of IoT devices in India. Precedence Research
• The autonomous software-defined vehicles segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of about 35.72% between 2026 and 2035 due to advancing sensor fusion capabilities, regulatory green-lighting of Level 3 commercial deployments globally. Yahoo Finance Singapore
• AI and automation will make OT threat intelligence easier to apply. Industrial Cyber
• The number of IoT connections is projected to reach 34.7 billion by 2028, generating vast volumes of real-time sensory data that demand efficient, on-device processing. Persistence Market Research
• There will be over 1.5 billion connected wearable devices by 2026, making connectivity paramount. Tech Shopping Zone
• By 2035, global IoT connections are projected to grow to roughly 55.0 billion devices. Bayelsa Watch
• Worldwide spending on the Internet of Things is expected to exceed USD 1 trillion by 2026. Bayelsa Watch

Last updated: 26 April 2026