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Pervasive computing technology is a method of designing and deploying computing so that processing power, sensing, and communication are embedded into everyday objects and environments, allowing them to operate quietly in the background with minimal human effort. Its purpose is to provide seamless, context-aware assistance, making activities safer, faster, and more convenient by delivering the right information or action at the right moment without requiring constant attention.
The key components of pervasive computing technologies include hardware, software, and services. Hardware refers to the physical computing components and devices, such as embedded processors, sensors, gateways, connectivity modules, and edge devices, that enable data capture, processing, communication, and actuation in pervasive computing systems. It uses various technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, sensor networks, and cloud computing, with deployment modes including on-premises and cloud. It is used by enterprises of different sizes, including small and medium enterprises and large enterprises, and serves several end-users, including banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI), healthcare, retail, manufacturing, information technology (IT) and telecommunications, and others.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the information technology sector, particularly in hardware manufacturing, data infrastructure, and software deployment. Higher duties on imported semiconductors, circuit boards, and networking equipment have raised production and operational costs for tech firms, cloud service providers, and data centers. Companies relying on globally sourced components for laptops, servers, and consumer electronics are facing longer lead times and increased pricing pressures. In parallel, tariffs on specialized software tools and retaliatory measures from key international markets have disrupted global IT supply chains and reduced overseas demand for U.S.-developed technologies. To navigate these challenges, the sector is accelerating investments in domestic chip fabrication, diversifying supplier bases, and adopting AI-driven automation to enhance operational resilience and cost efficiency.
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The pervasive computing technology market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $124.59 billion in 2024 to $142.36 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing internet penetration, expansion of connected devices, rising mobile computing adoption, adoption of enterprise cloud platforms, and increasing demand for real-time data processing.
The pervasive computing technology market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $239.73 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with the Internet of Things (IoT), rising demand for edge computing, growing need for data security solutions, expansion of digital healthcare adoption, and adoption of pervasive computing in smart cities. Key trends in the forecast period include development of advanced sensor networks, integration of machine learning in pervasive systems, growth of cloud-native applications, adoption of blockchain for secure pervasive computing, and emergence of 5G-enabled pervasive environments.
The increasing proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT) is expected to drive the growth of the pervasive computing technology market going forward. The Internet of Things (IoT) is a system of connected physical devices that communicate and share data over the internet to perform automated and intelligent functions. The proliferation of IoT is rising due to factors such as smart city initiatives, industrial automation, wearable devices, and improved connectivity infrastructure, creating more demand for intelligent and automated systems. Pervasive computing technology leverages IoT devices to enable real-time monitoring, automation, and data-driven decision-making across industries. For instance, in April 2025, according to a report published by Ericsson, a Sweden-based telecommunication company, global cellular IoT connections reached approximately 4 billion by the end of 2024, and by 2030, Broadband IoT is expected to account for about 60% of these connections. Therefore, the increasing proliferation of IoT is driving the growth of the pervasive computing technology market.
Key companies operating in the pervasive computing technology market are focusing on launching advanced wireless mobility solutions to enhance enterprise connectivity and accelerate market adoption. Wireless mobility solutions involve integrating managed network services with advanced backhaul technologies to provide secure, low-latency, and seamless connectivity across diverse enterprise and industrial environments. For instance, in May 2024, HCLTech, an India-based information technology services and consulting company, in partnership with Cisco, a US-based networking technology provider, launched the Pervasive Wireless Mobility as-a-Service. The solution combines HCLTech's managed network services with Cisco's Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (URWB) technology into a unified offering. It ensures secure and seamless connectivity across sectors such as manufacturing, mining, healthcare, retail, and logistics. This innovation stands out by enabling mission-critical communication, boosting operational efficiency, and supporting a scalable, resilient pervasive computing infrastructure.
In March 2025, Qualcomm, a US-based semiconductor company, acquired Edge Impulse for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Qualcomm aims to enhance its artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities for developers, accelerate edge AI application development and deployment, and strengthen its position in pervasive computing by integrating Edge Impulse's platform, tools, and community with its hardware and software roadmap. Edge Impulse is a US-based company specializing in pervasive computing technologies.
Major players in the pervasive computing technology market are Microsoft Corporation, Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T Inc., Dell Technologies Inc., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Robert Bosch GmbH, Panasonic Holdings Corporation, Intel Corporation, Xiaomi Corporation, Schneider Electric SE, SAP SE, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, NEC Corporation, MediaTek Inc., NXP Semiconductors N.V., Rockwell Automation Inc., Garmin Ltd., Samsara Inc., Exosite LLC, and Eurotech S.p.A.
North America was the largest region in the pervasive computing technology market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in pervasive computing technology report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the pervasive computing technology market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The pervasive computing technology market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as internet-of-things system integration and deployment, edge computing and analytics services, context-aware application development, device provisioning, and lifecycle management. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The pervasive computing technology market also includes sales of smart sensors and actuators, wireless connectivity systems, and wearable devices. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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