The next wave of IoT transformation will be driven by AI, edge computing and low-power technologies, believes Taiwanese industrial computing firm Avalue Technology.

It sees the global IoT landscape rapidly advancing from concept to large-scale deployment. In 2024, IoT devices grew to 18.8 billion units, a 13% increase year over year, generating unprecedented volumes of sensor data.

As industries such as manufacturing, transportation, healthcare, retail and public infrastructure embrace IoT technologies, the demand for real-time computing, data integration and flexible system architectures continues to rise. According to Avalue, IoT is transitioning from simple connectivity to intelligent, data-driven operations, entering a phase of accelerated evolution.

AI has become essential for unlocking the value of IoT. By analysing data collected from distributed devices, AI enhances anomaly detection, predictive maintenance and decision-making accuracy, preventing resource waste and improving operational efficiency. In smart city environments – covering areas such as energy management, video analytics and public safety – Avalue’s AIB-3588 Arm-based system offers performance and scalability for on-device processing, enabling cities to operate more intelligently and efficiently.

Edge computing is emerging as a critical enabler of IoT’s next phase. By processing data directly at the source, edge systems reduce latency, bandwidth usage and security risks associated with cloud-dependent architectures. Avalue’s ACS10-TGU provides edge performance suitable for industrial monitoring, environmental sensing and real-time video analytics. Meanwhile, sensor technology is evolving beyond temperature and humidity measurements to capture atmospheric pressure, biometric signals and magnetic field variations. Compact products such as the EZX-EHLP embedded motherboard allow businesses to deploy large numbers of front-end devices with greater flexibility.

Connectivity advancements will further shape IoT development. With global 5G coverage expected to reach 85% by 2030, low-latency and high-bandwidth networks will create opportunities for IoT expansion.

Avalue’s ACP-Q6490 Arm-based SBC delivers the processing performance required to leverage this connectivity. At the same time, IoT decentralisation is driving rapid changes in cyber security, data privacy and sustainability regulations. Avalue emphasises that future-ready IoT products and services must balance computing power, energy efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Avalue (www.avalue.com) provides a portfolio of IoT, AI, Arm-based and edge computing products to support the next wave of technological transformation. With a focus on efficiency, flexibility and low power consumption, Avalue says it enables industries to accelerate digital transformation and build resilient, intelligent and sustainable IoT ecosystems.