Global Scans · Internet of Things · Weekly Summary

• [New] In 2026, Remote SIM Provisioning - enabled embedded Subscriber Identity Module (eSIM) architecture will be essential for the long-term security of cellular IoT environments. ABI Research
• [New] At MWC 2026, we expect to see an increased focus on a variety of satellite-enabled usage scenarios, including industrial IoT, automotive connectivity, private networks and backup connectivity for data centers and AI workloads. CCS Insight
• [New] (GSMA / Ericsson Mobility Report) IoT devices will exceed 21 billion in 2025 and nearly 40 billion in 2030. LBMC
• [New] (IoT Analytics) Cellular IoT connections will reach $8 billion by 2030, expanding automation. LBMC
• [New] A new report from Viasat shows that 91% of decision-makers across five major industries plan to adopt Direct-to-Device Internet of Things devices within their IoT strategy over the next 18 months. viasat.com
• [New] Satellite IoT is no longer a niche, with experts predicting that its subscriber base will reach 32.5 million by 2029. Satellite Evolution
• [New] Enterprise edge-enabled IoT devices are projected to reach 921 million, bringing the total worldwide to 5,814 million. Bayelsa Watch
• [New] By 2026, the number of commercial edge-enabled IoT devices is expected to reach approximately 4,893 million, reflecting strong adoption. Bayelsa Watch
• [New] In 2026, expect to see more solutions marketed for IoT segmentation and monitoring, as well as increased adoption of agentless security tools that can watch IoT devices without installing software on them (since you often can not install AV on a thermostat or printer). Malware Analysis, News and Indicators
• [New] By 2030, 50% of all knee replacements will use robotic assistance, and 75% will incorporate smart sensor technology. My Medicine Advisor - Free Health Calculators & Doctor-
• [New] The number of IoT connections is projected to increase from 19.9 billion in 2025 to 60.6 billion in 2034 (Statista), and real-time applications-telemedicine, autonomous vehicles, industrial automation-make modular edge data centers essential. DATACENTER FORUM 2026 - Tehnologii si Sisteme de Data C
• [New] Edge Data Centers Growth: Independent edge data center deployments are growing rapidly, projected to nearly double in value by 2030, enabling localized data processing for IoT and AI workloads. openpr
• [New] In 2026 and beyond, wearable devices are expected to combine glucose variability data with sleep metrics, stress indicators, and physical activity patterns. bleo
• [New] Industrial Internet of Things and autonomous vehicle use cases will require decreases in network latencies of more than 20%. GOV.UK
• [New] Even Zscaler's reports explicitly advise to monitor East-West traffic and contain threats to stop lateral movement in 2026, and to deploy deeper visibility and proactive controls for IoT/OT networks. Malware Analysis, News and Indicators
• [New] In the U.S., a national IoT security labeling program is expected to launch, rating consumer IoT products on their security (similar to an Energy Star label, but for cyber). Malware Analysis, News and Indicators
• [New] 2026 finds virtually every industry that relies on IoT facing elevated risk. Malware Analysis, News and Indicators
• [New] Forescout's global threat telemetry observed that attacks on IoT devices rose to 19% of all exploits in 2025, up from 16% the year before. Malware Analysis, News and Indicators
• [New] Billions of IoT devices will be connected worldwide in the coming years, contributing to an unprecedented volume of data that can be harnessed for urban analytics and decision-making. GlobeNewswire
• [New] The number of IoT devices will nearly double from the 19.8 billion clocked in 2025 to more than 40.6 billion by 2045. Arctiq

Last updated: 22 February 2026