Global Scans · Internet of Things · Weekly Summary

• [New] The number of connected IoT devices reached 18.5 billion in 2024 and is on pace to hit 21.1 billion by the end of 2025, with a 13.2% compound annual growth rate carrying the installed base to 39 billion by 2030. Swif.ai
• [New] More than half of surveyed organizations now place OT cybersecurity under the CISO or CSO, up from 16% in 2022, while 80% plan to move OT security under CISO oversight within 2027. Industrial Cyber
• [New] Near-eye display shipments, mostly adopted in wearable XR (extended reality) devices such as VR headsets and AR smartglasses, will be rising in the coming years and reach near 60 million by 2030. Omdia
• [New] As technologies like IoT, climate monitoring, and Earth observation scale globally, demand for Low Earth Orbit satellite constellations will continue to rise. India Today
• [New] The number of Internet of Things devices globally is expected to nearly double, from 15.9 billion in 2023 to more than 32.1 billion by 2030. IMARC Group
• [New] The fastest expanding sections of building technologies reach their peak growth through IoT integration and predictive analytics implementation until 2030. Transpire Insight
• [New] The QS7001, designed with a RISC-V microcontroller optimized for post-quantum primitives, will serve regulated procurement channels in the US and EU for applications like IoT, smart grids, and aerospace electronics. Quantum Computing Report
• [New] The U.S. is expected to lead regional adoption, due to its mature AI, cloud, and IoT ecosystem. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The Resilience report highlights a growing threat to manufacturers, as connected IoT devices in facilities are projected to more than double between 2025 and 2030, significantly expanding the attack surface. Industrial Cyber
• Attacks on critical infrastructure (e.g. targeting chip factories' OT systems) are credible; Stuxnet-style tactics could damage production lines. Risk Intelligence Service
• The emergence of satellite-assisted cellular IoT solutions represents a transformational opportunity to extend connectivity into remote, underserved regions and support global asset tracking scenarios beyond terrestrial network coverage. Persistence Market Research
• The number of connected IoT devices is projected to surpass 50 billion globally by 2030. Persistence Market Research
• While a version of NB-IoT NTN was ratified in 2024, it will become far more useful for more applications when it is rolled into broader 6G standards in the coming years. IEEE Spectrum
• Pharma supply chains are embracing AI, digital twins, IoT, and DSCSA-driven traceability to improve resilience, visibility, and profitability amid rising global disruptions. Pharmaceutical Commerce
• As per a forecast by IoT Analytics, 75% of the total devices in use would be IoT by 2030. GlobeNewswire
• By 2035, widespread deployment of Level 4 and Level 5 autonomous vehicles, combined with advancements in artificial intelligence, sensor technologies, and connected infrastructure, is expected to transform the mobility landscape. DataM Intelligence
• As urban populations increase globally, smart city innovation is expected to remain one of the strongest IoT startup opportunities for years to come. Differ
• Asia-Pacific is projected to register the fastest growth due to large-scale textile manufacturing ecosystems and increasing smart wearable demand in China, Japan, South Korea, and India. openpr
• Rising investments in wearable technologies, expanding adoption of remote patient monitoring systems, and advancements in nanotechnology-based fibers are strengthening commercialization opportunities globally. openpr
• The global IoT ecosystem is accelerating faster than many analysts predicted. Differ

Last updated: 21 June 2026