By the end of 2024, there are projected to be more than 207 billion devices connected to the worldwide network of tools, toys, devices and appliances that make up the Internet of Things (IoT). Businesses around the world have unlocked the benefits of IoT in recent years, and as individuals, we’re getting used to a greater variety of wearables and everyday connected products in our lives. This trend will continue in 2024, as the distinction between the physical and the digital continues to be broken down. Cyber-attacks are expected to pose a growing threat in 2024, so ensuring devices can be kept secure is a key trend. In healthcare, IoT devices can remotely monitor patients and assist doctors with making diagnoses, collecting data for research purposes and in the development of new treatments. In 2024, generative AI will be used alongside connected healthcare devices to turn patient data into natural language reports and analyses.
