Global Scans · Internet of Things · Weekly Summary

• [New] Asia-Pacific leads with 36% share as AI-driven automation, sensor innovation, and sustainable smart city growth accelerate a 26.02% CAGR through 2032. The National Law Review
• [New] By 2025, the number of connected IoT devices is expected to reach 75 billion, creating significant demand for decentralized identity solutions to manage their identities securely. openpr
• [New] In 2026, the industry size of IoT solutions and services is estimated at USD 694.1 billion. Research Nester
• [New] The IoT threat landscape has intensified dramatically over the past year. Asimily
• [New] The UAE's e & network will soon enable users to connect directly to satellite internet via standard smartphones and IoT devices, following a landmark agreement with Space42, announced at GITEX Global 2025. Middle East Space Monitor by AzurX
• The convergence of VR, AR, and AI will lead to seamless, personalized digital interactions, with lightweight wearable devices potentially replacing smartphones as primary interfaces by the end of the decade. The Chronicle-Journal
• 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
• 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
• Protecting IoT devices will become a priority in 2025, with cybersecurity strategies focusing on device authentication, secure firmware updates, and continuous monitoring. Two99
• Satellite IoT presents another significant revenue stream, with forecasts projecting growth to $2.3 billion by 2030. Technology | Media | Telecom
• A whopping 40 billion devices are projected to be connected to the IoT by 2030. The AI Journal
• 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

Last updated: 26 October 2025