Internet of Things, connected devices, edge computing, and industrial IoT
Soracom raised $120 million to build hybrid cellular-LPWA-satellite networks as enterprise IoT connections head toward 24 billion by 2030. The funding targets orchestration across protocols, not single-network lock-in.
Mitsubishi Electric's acquisition of Nozomi Networks consolidates OT security with industrial hardware, forcing enterprises to reconsider multi-vendor IoT stacks.
Forrester TEI study documents $21.6M in benefits over 3 years for Cognite deployments, with 7-week time to measurable impact shifting enterprise budget decisions toward platforms proving ROI over latency claims.
IoT Analytics reports 9.5 billion connected enterprise devices, yet edge AI penetration remains below 1%, forcing buyers to decide between waiting and paying premiums for platforms with on-device intelligence.
Telenor IoT's unified connectivity service standardizes access across 180+ networks, reducing integration risks for multiregional fleets. Telco-led approach challenges third-party aggregators.
Deloitte survey shows 6-point jump since 2019 as data analytics and automation hardware dominate 24-month investment plans. Buyers face budget pressure to close efficiency gaps.
Microsoft Azure stopped a record 15.72 Tbps DDoS attack from IoT botnets in early 2026, while the EU mandates 24-hour breach reporting starting September 11.
TI's February 2026 acquisition of Silicon Labs aims to cut edge AI IoT costs while delivering 10x processing gains via Series 3 chips manufactured on 300mm wafers.
New 124-page analysis maps enterprise IoT across eight-stage maturity curve, declaring shift from connectivity to autonomous, cross-ecosystem decision-making. Basic connectivity now commoditized.
SGP.32 enables device-initiated operator switching without server orchestration, but raises operational complexity. Enterprise buyers face higher platform costs as 21.9 billion connections by 2026 demand policy-aware, multi-network management.
Deloitte survey of 600 manufacturing executives shows smart manufacturing investment hits critical mass, with automation, sensors, and AI targeting 15-30% efficiency gains.
Azure's record DDoS block exposes IoT botnet threat growth. 21.1 billion unmanaged devices push enterprises toward AI-driven anomaly detection and microsegmentation.