Global Scans · Internet of Things · Weekly Summary

• [New] The number of IoT things is skyrocketing: forecasts suggest about 29 billion connected devices by 2027, driven by smart cities, manufacturing, and consumer wearables. Interesting Engineering
• [New] In summary, with tens of billions of dollars projected for AI edge spending, analysts foresee that a majority of new IoT devices will run on brain-inspired chips within a few years. Interesting Engineering
• [New] The majority of new IoT products will incorporate local AI by the late 2020s. Interesting Engineering
• [New] IoT devices will exceed 25 billion in early 2026 and reach 40 billion before 2030. LITSLINK
• [New] By 2025, experts forecast between 19 to 27 billion IoT devices worldwide. LITSLINK
• [New] IoT applications could generate between $3.9 trillion and $11.1 trillion per year by 2025. LITSLINK
• [New] The oft-repeated figure is 70% of IoT by 2027, which aligns with IoT growth forecasts, meaning neuromorphic could power edge AI in most devices soon. Interesting Engineering
• [New] In 2025 U.S. CNSA 2.0 and Executive Orders from the White House mandate PQC adoption by 2030, while the EU and allies plan mandatory transitions by 2026-2030 to secure critical sectors like finance, healthcare, and IoT against future quantum attacks. Yahoo Finance
• Integration of AI, IoT, and data analytics in traffic control, alongside growing public-private partnerships, is expected to enhance transportation efficiency and safety globally. SecurityWorldMarket.com
• Cellular IoT connections over 5G are projected to reach 7 billion by 2025, underscoring its pivotal role. Continuum Digital Canada
• As 2025 unfolds, the horizon of IoT development promises groundbreaking trends and innovations that will redefine industries globally and locally, especially in innovation hubs like Toronto. Continuum Digital Canada
• Open Cosmos was selected by ESA and the Spanish Space Agency to build the Spanish component of the Atlantic Constellation, which will consist of 8 satellites with a high-resolution multispectral imager, a GNSS-R sensor, an AIS receiver, and an IoT sensor. TerraWatch Space Newsletter
• IoT devices will surpass 75 billion by 2025, while IDC forecasts 55 billion devices worldwide, which will produce 80 zettabytes of data each year. Medium
• More than 35% of respondents plan to spend over US$50,000 on IT security within 2026, while OT security spending has shown even stronger growth in recent years due to heightened threat awareness and regulatory mandates. Cision PR Newswire
• SIM fraud is one of the fastest-growing IoT risks. Spenza
• Fueled by 5G, AI, private networks, and IoT, connections are expected to surge, with U.S. 5G Fixed Wireless Access topping 25 million by decade's end. MEF
• Mobile technologies and services now generate 5.8% of global GDP, equal to $6.5 trillion, and are expected to reach $11 trillion (8.4% of GDP) by 2030, powered by 5G, IoT and AI adoption. Techtrends Zambia
• The Internet of Things (IoT) sector continues to reshape industries from retail to manufacturing, with connected devices projected to reach billions in the coming years. Value Sense Blog
• Asia-Pacific leads with 36% share as AI-driven automation, sensor innovation, and sustainable smart city growth accelerate a 26.02% CAGR through 2032. The National Law Review

Last updated: 09 November 2025