Global Scans · Internet of Things · Weekly Summary

• [New] Industry Growth Outlook: The 5G IoT industry is estimated to be more than USD 380 billion by 2033, as driven by next-gen use cases in autonomous mobility, smart manufacturing, and healthcare IoT. Precedence Research
• [New] IoT Analytics forecasts 21.1 billion connected devices globally by the end of 2025, representing a 14% increase from 18.5 billion devices in 2024. Quantumrun Foresight
• [New] Ericsson reports 4 billion cellular IoT connections at the end of 2024, with an 11% compound annual growth rate through 2030 driven by NB-IoT and LTE-M deployments. Quantumrun Foresight
• [New] Based on H1 2025 IoT connection data, the number of connected IoT devices is expected to grow 14% year-over-year to 21.1 billion by the end of 2025. IoT Business News
• [New] Looking further ahead, the number of connected IoT devices is estimated to reach 39 billion in 2030, reflecting a CAGR of 13.2% from 2025. IoT Business News
• [New] The Internet of Things could have an annual economic impact of $5.5 trillion to $12.6 trillion globally by 2030. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] The revolution brewing in semiconductor technology extends far beyond faster chips; it represents a foundational shift that will profoundly impact the broader AI landscape, the proliferation of the Internet of Things, and indeed, the entire global technological infrastructure. FinancialContent
• [New] 6G technology: Expected around 2030, 6G promises transformative advancements in connectivity, speed, and integration with AI and the Internet of Things. PwC
• [New] The best option for MPNs will be provided by the partly 3GPP (pre-release 17) standardized D2D operators like Space Mobile, Starlink D2C and Lynk or release 17 NB-IoT standardized D2D operators such as Satelliot and OQTech who will all roll out their service globally in 2026. SpaceNews
• [New] Over 25% of identified attacks in enterprises will involve IoT by 2025, yet security spending on IoT represents less than 10% of overall IoT project budgets. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• The convergence of IoT with AI, blockchain, and edge computing is creating something far more significant than the sum of its parts - a global nervous system that will transform how we experience reality itself. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• By 2035, we will see the convergence of IoT with quantum computing, creating unprecedented processing capabilities for complex IoT networks. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• IoT will create $14.2 trillion in value by 2030 through productivity improvements, maintenance optimization, and customer experience enhancements. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• The 2025 health landscape anticipates widespread adoption of wearable devices, such as the Apple Watch, which currently monitors over 100 million users. HotBot
• Spending on IoT for healthcare will grow to $188 billion by 2025, with senior care representing one of the fastest-growing segments. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• The 2030s will be defined by the full maturation of AI and the Internet of Things, creating a retail environment that is predictive, personalized, and nearly invisible. #1 Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, F
• The global surge in IoT device deployment, projected to exceed 30 billion connected devices by 2025, is a primary driver for smart sensor demand. Persistence Market Research
• IDC projects 41.6 billion connected IoT devices by 2025, producing nearly 79 zettabytes of data per year. Edge AI and Vision Alliance
• The number of connected IoT devices is projected to reach 19.8 billion by 2025 and is expected to double by 2034, with 40.6 billion connected IoT devices. demandsage
• Asia Pacific will exhibit the highest CAGR as a result of increasing consumer electronics demand, favorable government policies, and growing IoT deployment in industries such as healthcare and agriculture. Polaris

Last updated: 30 November 2025