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• [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] As urban populations increase globally, smart city innovation is expected to remain one of the strongest IoT startup opportunities for years to come. Differ
• 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
• Rapid global urbanization, with 68% of the world's population projected to live in urban areas by 2050 (UN DESA), combined with 5G IoT deployment, AI-driven urban analytics, and government-mandated digital infrastructure investment programs are primary growth factors. Persistence Market Research
• The global IoT ecosystem is accelerating faster than many analysts predicted. Differ
• IoT connectivity in late 2026 will be more use-case specific, with BLE, Wi-Fi HaLow, Thread, LTE-M, and NB-IoT each finding different lanes. Titoma
• Emerging Startup Trends Beyond 2026 The next generation of IoT innovation will focus on highly autonomous ecosystems powered by AI, quantum computing, advanced robotics, and predictive intelligence. Differ
• 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
• By 2040, infrastructure systems are expected to operate with minimal human intervention, driven by AI-enhanced IoT networks capable of predictive and self-correcting behaviour. WDCS Technology
• Raju underscored the massive growth potential of IoT in India, particularly in sectors such as smart metering, asset tracking, and logistics. ETTelecom
• The number of IoT devices will grow from 9.7 billion in 2020 to 29 billion by 2030. fortinet
• The U.S. is expected to lead regional adoption, due to its mature AI, cloud, and IoT ecosystem. Persistence Market Research
• Spending on IoT solutions is expected to grow by 14% annually. Market Data Forecast
• There were 18.8 billion connected IoT devices by the end of 2024, with projections indicating growth to 40 billion devices by 2030. Persistence Market Research
• Global IoT connections are projected to exceed 35 billion by 2030, with smart retail devices representing a growing share. Persistence Market Research

Last updated: 16 June 2026