GITNUXREPORT 2025

Remote And Hybrid Work In The Iot Industry Statistics

Majority of IoT firms adopt remote work, boosting productivity and innovation.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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72% of IoT companies face challenges with remote cybersecurity management

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53% of IoT companies report difficulty in onboarding remote employees

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44% of IoT managers report issues with team cohesion in remote settings

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49% of IoT cybersecurity incidents occur due to remote work vulnerabilities

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75% of IoT companies are investing in secure remote access solutions

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80% of IoT data is processed remotely due to advancements in cloud computing

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38% of IoT organizations face challenges with remote device firmware updates

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65% of IoT device security assessments are now conducted remotely

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55% of IoT security protocols have been updated to better support remote operations

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43% of IoT companies have experienced security breaches due to remote access vulnerabilities

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69% of IoT organizations use VPNs or secure tunnels for remote device management

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49% of IoT solutions are now designed with remote management capabilities from inception

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70% of IoT data security policies have been revised to accommodate remote data flows

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80% of IoT organizations report cost savings due to remote work

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77% of IoT organizations report cost savings related to remote infrastructure

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62% of IoT project timelines have shortened due to remote collaboration efficiencies

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41% of IoT organizations plan to implement more asynchronous communication tools

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53% of IoT device manufacturers employ remote testing to accelerate product rollout

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46% of IoT-related training programs have shifted to fully online or hybrid formats

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60% of IoT organizations are investing in remote monitoring hardware

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59% of IoT companies have increased investment in virtual training and onboarding programs

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59% of IoT projects utilize remote sensors for real-time monitoring

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65% of IoT industry professionals report increased productivity with hybrid work models

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55% of IoT project managers believe remote collaboration enhances innovation

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54% of IoT product development teams utilize remote tools for collaboration

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68% of IoT hardware development is now coordinated through remote collaboration platforms

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66% of IoT field technicians use remote diagnostics and control tools

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69% of IoT project teams coordinate via remote project management tools

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64% of IoT industry conferences are held virtually or in hybrid formats

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59% of IoT startups leverage remote collaboration tools for rapid prototyping

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70% of IoT companies report increased agility in project execution due to remote management

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67% of IoT supply chain management activities are coordinated remotely

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48% of IoT customer support services are handled remotely using IoT-enabled remote diagnostics

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76% of IoT device testing occurs remotely, utilizing virtual simulators and remote labs

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44% of IoT industry events now include virtual reality or AR components for remote participation

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67% of IoT organizations provide remote training and certification programs

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65% of IoT firms have seen faster development cycles due to remote collaboration tools

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70% of IoT companies adopted remote work policies during the COVID-19 pandemic

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58% of IoT firms plan to maintain remote work arrangements beyond 2023

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45% of IoT engineers work remotely at least three days a week

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62% of IoT professionals feel that remote work has improved work-life balance

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48% of IoT startups operate predominantly remotely

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77% of IoT workers prefer hybrid arrangements over fully remote or in-office setups

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52% of IoT firms report remote work has led to access to a broader talent pool

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70% of IoT data analysis teams operate remotely

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61% of IoT engineers find remote work more flexible, reporting higher job satisfaction

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63% of IoT companies see an increase in cross-border collaborations through remote work

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47% of field service workers in IoT sectors prefer remote troubleshooting over in-person visits

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81% of IoT organizations have adopted remote working policies for their R&D teams

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54% of IoT data scientists work remotely, improving talent retention

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73% of IoT firms believe remote work has accelerated innovation cycles

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51% of IoT innovation labs operate with a distributed workforce across multiple regions

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54% of IoT organizations have integrated remote-first policies for their customer success teams

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81% of IoT companies report that remote work has improved employee satisfaction

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Key Highlights

70% of IoT companies adopted remote work policies during the COVID-19 pandemic
65% of IoT industry professionals report increased productivity with hybrid work models
58% of IoT firms plan to maintain remote work arrangements beyond 2023
45% of IoT engineers work remotely at least three days a week
80% of IoT organizations report cost savings due to remote work
55% of IoT project managers believe remote collaboration enhances innovation
72% of IoT companies face challenges with remote cybersecurity management
62% of IoT professionals feel that remote work has improved work-life balance
48% of IoT startups operate predominantly remotely
54% of IoT product development teams utilize remote tools for collaboration
60% of IoT organizations are investing in remote monitoring hardware
53% of IoT companies report difficulty in onboarding remote employees
77% of IoT workers prefer hybrid arrangements over fully remote or in-office setups

The IoT industry is transforming how teams collaborate and innovate, with 70% adopting remote work policies during the pandemic and 80% reporting cost savings, signaling a seismic shift towards hybrid and virtual models that are reshaping IoT development and operations.

Challenges and Security Concerns in Remote IoT Operations

72% of IoT companies face challenges with remote cybersecurity management
53% of IoT companies report difficulty in onboarding remote employees
44% of IoT managers report issues with team cohesion in remote settings
49% of IoT cybersecurity incidents occur due to remote work vulnerabilities
75% of IoT companies are investing in secure remote access solutions
80% of IoT data is processed remotely due to advancements in cloud computing
38% of IoT organizations face challenges with remote device firmware updates
65% of IoT device security assessments are now conducted remotely
55% of IoT security protocols have been updated to better support remote operations
43% of IoT companies have experienced security breaches due to remote access vulnerabilities
69% of IoT organizations use VPNs or secure tunnels for remote device management
49% of IoT solutions are now designed with remote management capabilities from inception
70% of IoT data security policies have been revised to accommodate remote data flows

Challenges and Security Concerns in Remote IoT Operations Interpretation

As IoT companies embrace remote and hybrid work models, they navigate a digital tightrope—balancing the promise of cloud-powered innovation with the pervasive challenge of safeguarding connected devices from emerging cybersecurity vulnerabilities, all while reinventing onboarding, team cohesion, and device management in a landscape where remote operations increasingly drive both progress and peril.

Cost Savings

80% of IoT organizations report cost savings due to remote work
77% of IoT organizations report cost savings related to remote infrastructure

Cost Savings Interpretation

With 80% of IoT organizations reaping cost savings through remote work and 77% benefiting from remote infrastructure efficiencies, it's clear that in the IoT industry, embracing remote and hybrid models isn't just a trend—it's a smart investment in both innovation and bottom-line resilience.

Efficiency Gains

62% of IoT project timelines have shortened due to remote collaboration efficiencies

Efficiency Gains Interpretation

With 62% of IoT projects seeing shortened timelines thanks to remote collaboration, it's clear that working from anywhere is not just a convenience—it's a catalyst for faster innovation in the industry.

Implementation, Planning, and Transition to Remote Work

41% of IoT organizations plan to implement more asynchronous communication tools
53% of IoT device manufacturers employ remote testing to accelerate product rollout
46% of IoT-related training programs have shifted to fully online or hybrid formats

Implementation, Planning, and Transition to Remote Work Interpretation

As IoT companies increasingly embrace remote and hybrid work, with nearly half turning to online training and over half employing remote testing, the industry is wired for a future where connectivity extends beyond devices to the very nature of how teams collaborate and innovate.

Investment

60% of IoT organizations are investing in remote monitoring hardware
59% of IoT companies have increased investment in virtual training and onboarding programs

Investment Interpretation

With 60% of IoT organizations pouring into remote monitoring hardware and 59% boosting virtual training, it’s clear the industry is embracing a future where proximity is optional, proving that connectivity extends far beyond devices to workforce agility.

Investment, and Efficiency Gains

59% of IoT projects utilize remote sensors for real-time monitoring

Investment, and Efficiency Gains Interpretation

With 59% of IoT projects relying on remote sensors for real-time monitoring, it's clear that staying connected from anywhere is no longer a luxury—it's the backbone of the industry's smart evolution.

Remote Technologies, Tools, and Collaboration Practices

65% of IoT industry professionals report increased productivity with hybrid work models
55% of IoT project managers believe remote collaboration enhances innovation
54% of IoT product development teams utilize remote tools for collaboration
68% of IoT hardware development is now coordinated through remote collaboration platforms
66% of IoT field technicians use remote diagnostics and control tools
69% of IoT project teams coordinate via remote project management tools
64% of IoT industry conferences are held virtually or in hybrid formats
59% of IoT startups leverage remote collaboration tools for rapid prototyping
70% of IoT companies report increased agility in project execution due to remote management
67% of IoT supply chain management activities are coordinated remotely
48% of IoT customer support services are handled remotely using IoT-enabled remote diagnostics
76% of IoT device testing occurs remotely, utilizing virtual simulators and remote labs
44% of IoT industry events now include virtual reality or AR components for remote participation
67% of IoT organizations provide remote training and certification programs
65% of IoT firms have seen faster development cycles due to remote collaboration tools

Remote Technologies, Tools, and Collaboration Practices Interpretation

In the IoT industry, where 76% of device testing happens remotely and nearly two-thirds embrace hybrid workflows, it's clear that in our interconnected era, staying remotely connected is not just an option but the main circuit board keeping innovation, agility, and productivity running seamlessly.

Remote Work Adoption and Preferences

70% of IoT companies adopted remote work policies during the COVID-19 pandemic
58% of IoT firms plan to maintain remote work arrangements beyond 2023
45% of IoT engineers work remotely at least three days a week
62% of IoT professionals feel that remote work has improved work-life balance
48% of IoT startups operate predominantly remotely
77% of IoT workers prefer hybrid arrangements over fully remote or in-office setups
52% of IoT firms report remote work has led to access to a broader talent pool
70% of IoT data analysis teams operate remotely
61% of IoT engineers find remote work more flexible, reporting higher job satisfaction
63% of IoT companies see an increase in cross-border collaborations through remote work
47% of field service workers in IoT sectors prefer remote troubleshooting over in-person visits
81% of IoT organizations have adopted remote working policies for their R&D teams
54% of IoT data scientists work remotely, improving talent retention
73% of IoT firms believe remote work has accelerated innovation cycles
51% of IoT innovation labs operate with a distributed workforce across multiple regions
54% of IoT organizations have integrated remote-first policies for their customer success teams
81% of IoT companies report that remote work has improved employee satisfaction

Remote Work Adoption and Preferences Interpretation

In a clear pivot from the factory floor to the home office, over 70% of IoT firms embraced remote work during the pandemic—and with the majority planning to continue this trend, the industry is proving that when it comes to innovation, a flexible workspace fuels not just work-life balance but also cross-border collaboration, talent retention, and rapid technological advancement.