2026 IoT, Embedded & Industrial Technology Predictions

by Chris Rommel, Mark Fitzgerald, Dan Mandell, Jared Weiner & Joe Abajian, January 2026

Inside This Report
The IoT, embedded, and industrial computing markets have entered a period of sustained transformation. As industry priorities continue to evolve, the year ahead will drive fundamental changes in platform architectures, development models, and go-to-market strategies.

This research note highlights the key trends expected to influence hardware and software decision-making through 2026 and beyond.