2026 IoT, Embedded & Industrial Technology Predictions

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

Edge development and deployment demands are rapidly evolving. Adapting to these trends is critical to building, securing, and scaling the next generation of embedded and industrial systems.

At the edge, success now depends on deployability and lifecycle control. DDR4 shortages are forcing redesigns, customizable silicon is going mainstream, and robotics value is shifting toward practical form factors. In parallel, OT security is moving from policy to proof, with continuous compliance evidence and secure remote access emerging as the most actionable paths to Zero Trust.

Explore the defining technology shifts shaping platform, security, hardware, software, and product decisions in our 2026 Predictions View.