01 Increased Adoption in Predictive MaintenanceAI-powered IoT predictive maintenance is revolutionizing equipment and system management across industries. IoT sensors integrated with AI analytics enable organizations to monitor real-time data, such as temperature, vibration, and performance metrics, to predict potential malfunctions. This approach minimizes downtime, reduces maintenance costs, and extends the operational life of equipment.For example, in March 2024, Hyderabad Metro Rail (HMR) implemented AI and IoT for predictive maintenance, significantly reducing costs. The initiative, led by Managing Director N.V.S. Reddy, builds on HMR's early adoption of Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) systems.
April 2026 Tuya Smart and SIMCom announced a strategic collaboration to develop integrated AIoT solutions by combining Tuya’s AI cloud platform capabilities with SIMCom’s wireless communication modules. The partnership focused on simplifying AI and IoT integration for commercial applications by enabling connected devices with improved cloud connectivity, intelligence, and automation capabilities.
April 2026 Avery Dennison announced a strategic investment of USD 75 million in Wiliot to expand Physical AI and intelligent supply chain solutions. The investment strengthened collaboration between the companies to accelerate adoption of AI-enabled IoT technologies, including sensor-based connected solutions for real-time tracking and data intelligence across supply chains.
August 2025 Powerfleet partnered with MTN Business to expand AIoT adoption across enterprise operations. The collaboration combined MTN’s connectivity infrastructure with Powerfleet’s AI-powered IoT platform to provide data-driven intelligence for industries including logistics, transportation, mining, and manufacturing.
June 2025 Nordic Semiconductor acquired the intellectual property and core technology assets of Neuton.AI to strengthen its edge AI and machine learning capabilities. The acquisition enabled integration of Neuton.AI’s TinyML technology with Nordic’s low-power wireless semiconductor platforms, supporting AI processing on IoT edge devices.