Internet of Things, connected devices, edge computing, and industrial IoT
TXOne Networks' Virtual Portable Inspector scans industrial IoT assets without reboots or agents, halving inspection cycles. Buyers can now run continuous OT security without downtime penalties.
Unilever and Accenture will deploy more than 40 digital twins across factories worldwide, targeting energy optimization and predictive maintenance. The rollout signals that multi-site digital twin programs have moved from pilot to core operational infrastructure.
Rockwell's 2026 survey shows smart manufacturing has crossed the pilot threshold, forcing procurement to shift from experimentation budgets to operational capex and platform consolidation.
NIST published final trusted IoT onboarding standards requiring unique device credentials, while EU Cyber Resilience Act mandates machine-readable SBOMs and 24-hour vulnerability reporting by September 2026.
Lantronix's acquisition of Vecima's Nero Global Tracking platform consolidates fleet monitoring under one vendor, while new edge AI hardware from ASUS IoT raises the bar for robotics deployments.
Mid-2026 saw CMMS and IIoT analytics platforms integrate machine learning for predictive maintenance, shifting buyer criteria from feature checklists to data-centric platform capabilities. Enterprises now budget these as capital-efficiency projects targeting 20-30% downtime reductions.
New EU firmware security rules require machine-readable SBOMs and 24-hour vulnerability disclosure starting September 11, 2026. Enterprise IoT buyers face immediate procurement and budget impact.
New market data shows industrial IoT platforms will grow from $12.55B in 2026 to $29.4B by 2032, while EU funding of €150M reshapes vendor selection for European buyers prioritizing sovereignty and interoperability.
New market forecasts show digital twin spending rising 47.9% annually through 2030, while NVIDIA and Qualcomm edge architectures deliver sub-100-millisecond inference loops that eliminate cloud latency.
Connectivity Standards Alliance launched Matter 1.6 and Product Security 1.1 at Unify, requiring enterprises to certify complete IoT systems—devices, apps, gateways, and cloud components—not just hardware.
New market forecast shows Manufacturing Execution Systems taking largest technology share while control devices dominate component revenue, with automotive plants driving 32% of demand.
New NIST draft requirements released June 24 will define federal IoT purchasing criteria and reshape commercial RFPs within 12–24 months. Enterprises face mandatory SBOM and vulnerability reporting costs.