Omdia predicts cellular IoT connections will grow to 5.9 billion by 2035, with NB-IoT, 5G Massive IoT, and eRedCap playing key roles amid regional and regulatory variations.
Industrial IoT is advancing from basic monitoring to autonomous decision systems that recommend actions and automate workflows, focusing on controlled automation to improve efficiency and maintain human oversight.
Berg Insight projects public carsharing fleets will rise to 768,000 vehicles by 2030, emphasizing the growing importance of telematics and fleet management platforms in supporting scalable shared mobility services.
Private 5G networks are transforming industrial IoT by providing ultra-reliable, low latency connectivity tailored for complex environments, enabling advanced automation and enhanced data security across multiple sectors.
Device identity is increasingly critical for IoT security as connected appliances face hacking risks. Effective device authentication protects networks and ensures only trusted devices gain access.