Global Scans · Internet of Things · Weekly Summary

• [New] By 2030, the number of connected IoT devices is expected to surpass 30 billion, driving demand for GPS-enabled solutions. Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence
• [New] IoT deployments are expected to exceed 40 billion connected devices globally by 2030, significantly increasing demand for low-latency AI services. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Global data generation is projected to exceed 220-240 zettabytes by 2026, fueled by IoT devices, social media platforms, connected applications, and enterprise digital systems. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The next wave - Apple's rumored lighter smart-glasses, Meta's Orion successor, and a class of medical-specific HMDs - will be wearable for full clinical shifts. VR Vision
• To underscore, the IEEE IoT technology forecast of connected devices is expected to increase by about 300% from 8.7 billion devices in 2020 to more than 25 billion IoT devices in 2030. fortinet
• Cellular IoT connections will grow to 5.9 billion by 2035, with NB-IoT, 5G Massive IoT, and eRedCap playing key roles amid regional and regulatory variations. IoT Business News
• Apple is planning to release its first AI-focused wearable - a pair of camera-equipped AirPods - in late 2027. Fortune
• Key Opportunity - Telehealth physical therapy platforms represent the highest-growth opportunity, with CMS extended reimbursements, AI-guided exercise programs, and wearable motion-tracking technologies enabling scalable, geographically unrestricted access beyond traditional clinic networks. Persistence Market Research
• Turkey is expected to deploy 5G for industrial Internet of Things, private network slicing, and fixed wireless access, especially in underserved regions, such as rural or geologically challenging areas. itaadmin
• In 2026 and beyond, supply chain transparency will continue to evolve through advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, digital twins, and predictive analytics. Track and Trace Solutions
• 55% of European enterprises cited security risks as a barrier to adopting 5G-enabled IoT solutions. Market Data Forecast
• Wearable ultrasound technology has the potential to enable continuous prenatal monitoring and improve pregnancy outcomes in ways that were previously not possible. SciTechDaily
• North America is expected to witness the highest growth rate of 22.1% due to the widespread adoption of advanced consumer electronics, such as smartphones and wearable devices, which rely heavily on wireless charging technologies. Polaris
• Utilities such as National Grid harness sensor data to monitor critical systems and predict failures, significantly cutting downtime. Yahoo Tech
• 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
• 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
• 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
• As technologies like IoT, climate monitoring, and Earth observation scale globally, demand for Low Earth Orbit satellite constellations will continue to rise. India Today
• 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
• The fastest expanding sections of building technologies reach their peak growth through IoT integration and predictive analytics implementation until 2030. Transpire Insight

Last updated: 05 July 2026