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Abstract The Internet of Things (IoT) has been developing for over 20 years, widely applied in various fields of production and daily life. With the launch of 5G commercialization and the maturity of technologies such as big data, cloud computing, and blockchain, the development of interconnected things has been further promoted. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic broke out globally, causing a public health crisis worldwide. Countries have implemented policies such as lockdowns, border closures, import and export restrictions, and the suspension of large-scale gatherings. New forms of interaction such as remote work, distance learning, virtual conferences, telemedicine, social distancing, and unmanned services have emerged, posing unprecedented challenges and changes for various industries. The COVID-19 pandemic has catalyzed the demand for digitization and intelligence, promoting global technological innovation and transformation, accelerating the application and popularization of IoT, and driving the booming development of the IoT industry. Therefore, this study will explore the post-COVID-19 trends in the IoT industry and related issues, grasp the development of the new economy, and help companies better understand their market position and competitive advantages, establish new operational contingency capabilities, and seize the market development opportunities of IoT.
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