The Ultimate Guide to Internet of Things
A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Internet of Things (IoT).
What to know about Internet of Things
The Internet of Things (IoT) represents a vast network of interconnected devices and technologies that communicate, collect, and exchange data to transform various aspects of daily life and industry. From smart homes and cities to healthcare and manufacturing, IoT is reshaping how businesses operate and how individuals interact with technology.
Exploring our recent stories, you'll find insights into the rapid growth of IoT markets, critical security challenges, innovative partnerships, and real-world applications that illustrate IoT's expanding role. Learn about advancements in smart home certification, enterprise digital transformation led by CIOs, surges in IoT-related cyber threats, and the burgeoning market for IoT network management.
Read on to understand the intersection of IoT with emerging technologies like AI, edge computing, and 5G, as well as how enterprises are navigating the complexities of scalability, privacy, and security in IoT deployments. Whether you're interested in how IoT enhances operational efficiency, drives sustainability, or demands new approaches to cybersecurity, our collection of stories offers valuable perspectives and guidance.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Internet of Things
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Featured News
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
AI could help unlock the long-promised value of IoT, as Singapore-based Affirmo pushes real-time tracking into manufacturing and logistics.
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Australian operators face rising cyber risk as Rockwell warns poor visibility and unmanaged remote access can disrupt safety-critical systems.
Expert Columns
The Death of the Firewall
Why businesses need wired, wireless, and power-over-ethernet (PoE) firewalls
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Why digital identity is the new perimeter in a zero-trust world
Purpose beyond profession: The impact of a career in tech
Opinion: why women in tech Are redesigning safety - and what that means for us all
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Internet of Things News
AVIAN raises USD $2.6 million to expand thermal monitoring
The Zurich startup plans to scale into new industrial sectors as insurers tighten standards and fire-related downtime grows more costly.
Ingenico & Arrive strike global urban payments deal
Drivers and passengers could see faster card and wallet payments at kiosks in more than 30 countries as the firms begin pilot programmes in 2026.
Alliance urges EU to rethink cyber rules for SIM tech
Existing certification and update limits on SIM components could be upended if Brussels keeps draft cyber rules unchanged.
Ericsson study finds telecom operators lag on AI & 5G
Most operators are still not deploying the AI and 5G tools they say will drive new revenue, according to Ericsson's global survey.
Nozomi Networks lands Google Cloud Marketplace listing
Industrial operators can now buy and deploy Nozomi's OT security platform inside their own Google Cloud environments, easing procurement.
Red Hat & Panasonic preload edge software on TOUGHBOOK
Users in manufacturing and defence will get faster deployment of rugged edge devices as Panasonic bundles Red Hat software on TOUGHBOOKs.
Omnissa adds Windows Server management to Workspace ONE
Omnissa expands Workspace ONE with Windows Server management, aiming to cut costs and simplify IT operations with one cloud console.
Matter & OpenADR link up for home energy management
A clearer route for utilities to control home devices could cut integration costs for manufacturers as demand response programmes expand.
Vultr, SUSE & Supermicro team up for AI edge cloud
Enterprises running AI across multiple sites may cut latency and costs as the partners link cloud, edge hardware and Kubernetes management.
Extreme launches Wi-Fi 7 access points for indoors
Customers in healthcare, education and venues can add Wi-Fi 7 capacity without major power or switching upgrades, Extreme said.
Genetec urges tighter identity controls for security systems
AI-driven attacks are exposing weak passwords on cameras and access controls, prompting calls for stricter governance across physical security systems.
HPE adds rugged ProLiant edge systems for AI workloads
Rugged edge kit could let factories and telecoms run AI closer to devices, despite dust, vibration and extreme temperatures.
Claroty finds flaws in EnOcean SmartServer IoT platform
Flaws in widely used building controls could let remote attackers seize heating, lighting and access systems or expose sensitive data.
Ant International launches mobile AI payment protocol
The open-source framework targets wallet-based payments as digital wallet use and agentic commerce expand rapidly worldwide.
Forrester says physical AI will drive next breakthrough
Forrester warns the biggest gains in automation may come from machines that adapt in factories, roads and plants, not humanoid robots.
Kyndryl expands Google Cloud service for AI workloads
Large enterprises can keep AI and other data-heavy workloads closer to home as the expanded service tackles sovereignty, latency and compliance risks.
Quantum Computing launches NeuraWave for edge AI inference
Customers in telecoms, vehicles and healthcare could gain faster, lower-power AI processing as the photonic system moves to order.
Eseye adds SGP.32 support to AnyNet+ eSIM platform
The move is aimed at reducing IoT outage risk by adding fallback and orchestration controls alongside the latest remote SIM provisioning standard.
GE Appliances rolls out 800 AI agents across operations
Live production data is helping the appliance maker cut downtime and backorders, with AI agents now embedded across its operations network.
GSA report says 5G market enters more selective phase
More operators are now focused on network quality and service models as 5G deployment matures, GSA says.