March 9, 2026 -
Shifting regulations will push the market beyond price comparisons toward providers offering flexibility, resilience, and clearer guidance.
By Cyril Deschanel, EE Times
The long-standing ‘connect and forget’ approach to IoT is breaking down, giving way to a more deliberate model that is reshaping how the market competes. With the number of connected devices set to reach over 31 billion by 2030, connectivity is no longer a one-time decision. It has become an ongoing operational responsibility.
IoT technology now sits at the center of operations across industries, including energy, maritime, healthcare, agriculture, retail, and manufacturing. However, as fleets expand, the landscape they rely on grows increasingly complex. Regulations and network standards are continuously evolving across the globe, forcing enterprises to rethink how they deploy and future-proof their connected devices throughout their lifecycle.
Enterprises must now prioritize strategies that ensure long-term resilience and flexibility as the market evolves. As countries tighten digital rules and data expectations, partners that help enterprises stay resilient in a world that rarely stands still will distinguish themselves from those who fail to do so. In turn, industry priorities are shifting from coverage and price toward resilience and flexibility.