Internet of Things, connected devices, edge computing, and industrial IoT
Qualcomm's new industrial edge-AI processor targets decade-long factory deployments with 2036 support, but buyers cannot yet price or benchmark it against deployed Jetson or x86 systems.
Industrial IoT platform DATOMS closed ₹25 crore Series A for AI-driven analytics, while Digital Twin Consortium launched COMPOSE testbed for smart factories with NTT DATA.
Connectivity Standards Alliance launched Suzi certification on September 9, giving enterprises a standards-backed alternative to LoRaWAN for sub-GHz building and industrial networks.
Made Smarter London program funds half of digitalisation projects up to £40,000 for SME manufacturers. Match-funding structure favors modular IIoT deployments over full-scale systems.
IoT security startup Exein raised $270 million at a $1.7 billion valuation for physical AI security. The round positions AI-enabled device hardening as a distinct category from traditional IoT.
ScaleOut's new in-memory data layer connects Claude Desktop directly to live telemetry from digital twins, bypassing hyperscaler lock-in for real-time GenAI on operational data.
Horizon Europe's Clean Industrial Deal call closes September 15 with €275 million for digital manufacturing and clean-tech projects. European manufacturers are locking in technology partners now to access grant-matched funding.
The EU Cyber Resilience Act's incident reporting obligations take effect September 11, 2026, requiring IoT manufacturers to report actively exploited vulnerabilities within 24 hours. Enterprise buyers must verify suppliers can meet these timelines or face regulatory and operational risk.
Nokia launched Cognitive Operations, a field-deployable platform combining mission-critical comms and edge AI for mining and public safety. Amlogic's new 6nm Armv9 SoCs raise security and efficiency baselines for industrial vision endpoints.
ABB announced at Hannover Messe that its Genix Industrial IoT Suite now integrates NVIDIA Omniverse and Microsoft Azure, targeting a digital twin market projected to grow from $1.3B in 2025 to $4.2B by 2030.
Connectivity Standards Alliance opened Suzi product certification on September 2, letting buyers specify sub-GHz mesh in RFPs. Industrial IoT projects now have a CSA-certified long-range option.
Two government programs create immediate budget opportunities for smart manufacturing buyers: Wales' capital equipment grants close September 25, and Hong Kong approved US$35.8m for three advanced plants.