The network of physical objects that connect and share data with other devices and systems can make our lives easier or become an unsecured endpoint. Explore insights from five companies on IoT predictions for 2025 and get ready to navigate the future with confidence.
1. Data Empowerment for Employees
The traditional top-down data approach is shifting. In 2025, data will increasingly empower employees, providing insights for self-coaching, development, and growth. – Sam Naficy, CEO at Prodoscore
2. The Smart Home Horror Story
2025 is the year your smart fridge betrays you. The explosion of IoT devices has created the world’s largest unauthorized data collection network, turning our homes into corporate surveillance stations. The convenience we traded our privacy for is about to show its true cost, as AI training models feast on the intimate details of our daily lives. – Â Ameesh Divatia, CEO of Baffle
3. The Hybrid Work Divide Will Drive Innovation in Device Management
The hybrid work model will hit a tipping point, as employers push for more in-office presence while employees increasingly demand flexibility. This growing divide will catalyze innovation in device management. Many companies have already invested in streamlining onboarding and remote support, but now the challenge will be adapting those systems to also serve in-office environments. The key will be prioritizing automation and efficiency which reduces the need for manual fixes and enhances the user experience across all work settings. As businesses navigate this tension, the future of device management will focus on creating seamless and flexible solutions that balance both employee autonomy and the need for in-person collaboration. – Weldon Dodd, evangelist and SVP, Global Partnerships for KandjiÂ
4. Perimeter Connectivity Devices: An Exploited Hotspot
2024 was all about vulnerabilities and exploits on numerous perimeter (edge) connectivity devices. We will see this continue into 2025 as a vector, compounded further by multinational government/agency backed broadcasts and directives on their use. – Nick McKenzie, Chief Information and Security Officer at Bugcrowd
5. Growth in Machine-to-Machine CommunicationÂ
- M2M Explosion: Decentralized networks powered by AI will manage massive data exchanges, demanding ultra-reliable infrastructure.Â
 Take Action: High initial investments in infrastructure and skilled personnel are required, along with enhanced cybersecurity measures. Investing in R&D and scalable infrastructure now can yield long-term gains as systems mature. – Chris Ortbals, Chief Product Officer at TangoeÂ
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