Global Scans · Internet of Things · Weekly Summary

• [New] Why Edge Computing Will Become Critical in 2025 With the growth of Internet of Things devices and the increasing demand for real-time data processing, edge computing is becoming a critical part of IT infrastructure. TotalCare IT
• [New] On the horizon: The US and EU are introducing regulations to improve IoT security e.g. the EU Cyber Resilience Act will require manufacturers to fix and notify about vulns in products with digital elements within strict timelines. DeepStrike
• [New] Protecting IoT devices will become a priority in 2025, with cybersecurity strategies focusing on device authentication, secure firmware updates, and continuous monitoring. Two99
• [New] Satellite IoT presents another significant revenue stream, with forecasts projecting growth to $2.3 billion by 2030. Technology | Media | Telecom
• [New] A whopping 40 billion devices are projected to be connected to the IoT by 2030. The AI Journal
• [New] By Omdia's forecast, the Asia-Pacific region (especially China, Korea, Japan) will dominate RedCap connection growth through 2030, though Europe and North America will also see their IoT connections steadily climb. Bez Kabli
• [New] China is predicted to be a key driver, potentially subsidizing RedCap for mass IoT deployments, which would scale up volume and push down costs. Bez Kabli
• [New] The report, titled Inside the Mind of a CISO 2025: Resilience in an AI-Accelerated World, shows a dramatic 88% increase in global hardware vulnerabilities amid a rise in IoT use cases. IoT Now News - How to run an IoT enabled business
• [New] By Q1 2025, global IoT connections reached ~3.7 billion and are projected to hit 4.9 billion by 2029. SQ Magazine
• [New] In a world where wearable tech is rapidly evolving, tattoos could provide more accurate real-time health data than any smartwatch. Le Ravi
• By 2025, over 75% of new industrial IoT deployments will incorporate some form of decentralized verification, highlighting an ongoing shift towards secure, transparent processes. Vasile Crudu
• Asia-Pacific will post the fastest growth during 2025-2034, with a CAGR of 34.8% billion by the end of the forecast period, fueled by leadership in AI + IoT and AI + AR integration. Yahoo Finance
• Globally IoT connections (everything from smart sensors to connected cars) hit 3.8 billion in mid-2025 and are projected to reach 5 billion by 2030, with 5G supporting mission-critical applications like smart factories, autonomous logistics, and telemedicine. Bez Kabli
• By the end of 2025, over 40% of enterprise IoT devices will incorporate embedded AI for autonomous risk mitigation. Vasile Crudu
• By 2033, the number of IoT devices worldwide is expected to double, surpassing 40 billion. IoT For All
• By 2025, outsourcing will not just be smart - it will be a strategic imperative for IoT companies. SupportSAVE
• By 2030, Statista forecasts over 29 billion IoT devices worldwide. European Gaming Industry News
• The number of connected IoT devices worldwide will reach about 27.1 billion by 2025. SupportSAVE
• By 2025, telecom will be dominated by 5G adoption, fiber expansion, and IoT growth, supported by AI-driven automation. European Gaming Industry News
• Over 40 billion IoT devices are expected to be connected, ready to send and receive data by 2025. IoT in 2025: Four trending topics | Saft | Batteries to

Last updated: 12 October 2025