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.
Irish Internet of Things News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Logicalis launches enterprise private 5G service in Ireland
Enterprises in Ireland can now buy dedicated 5G networks directly from Logicalis after a regulatory change opened spectrum to non-telecoms firms.
Medtronic opens Galway software hub for cardiac care
The new site will create 85 jobs and boost Ireland's role in high-value cardiac software as Medtronic expands digital health work in Galway.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Internet of Things
Embedded systems hit USD $585 billion as edge AI grows
Digital twin market to hit GBP £4.2 billion by 2030
Global OT firewall market set to reach USD $3.19bn by 2034
Zscaler lands dual Gartner Leader spots in SASE, SSE
Workplace safety market set to hit USD $42.96 billion
Expert Columns
The future of autonomous security
Infrastructure under pressure: Why intelligence, not replacement, is the answer
SonicWall research sounds Code Red on healthcare cybersecurity as attack rates refuse to decline
Your bottle cooler knows more than your data team: Here's how it unlocks agentic AI
The Death of the Firewall
Why businesses need wired, wireless, and power-over-ethernet (PoE) firewalls
Inside Wialon's Partner Challenge: How telematics went off road at Dakar Rally
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 network
Recent Internet of Things News
Guickly raises USD $4.2m to track enterprise AI spend
Enterprise buyers now have a new tool to curb unpredictable AI bills as Guickly secures USD $4.2 million and targets shadow usage.
Education hit hardest by cyber attacks, SonicWall says
Student records and research systems are coming under intense pressure as education networks log the highest per-device cyber attack rates, SonicWall said.
LG unveils ThinQ Claw AI agent for connected home platform
The text-based agent aims to simplify control of connected appliances by letting users describe plans in natural language rather than set routines.
Semtech touts LoRa for utility-scale solar monitoring
Operators can cut cabling costs and improve fault detection as Semtech pushes LoRa for remote monitoring across vast solar farms.
Wialon launches hardware-free fleet data integration
Fleet operators can now tap factory-fitted vehicle data from more than 20 brands without aftermarket hardware, cutting costs and installation work.
Verizon backs end-to-end 5G slicing for critical users
Mission-critical users could get more reliable service as Verizon says full-network slicing beats separate physical cores for 5G traffic.
Public exploit code targets Cudy router flaw chain
Patching is urgent for Cudy WR3000 rev 2.0 routers, as public code shows how two flaws can let attackers gain root command execution.
Cudy router flaws could allow root command execution
Owners of certain Cudy WR3000 routers face a root takeover risk unless they update firmware to patch two chained flaws.
Wearables set for USD $1 trillion revenue boom by 2032
Higher-priced smartwatches and earbuds are expected to drive more than USD $1 trillion in wearables revenue by 2032, Counterpoint says.
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NETSCOUT expands DDoS defence to stop attacks at source
Service providers could cut disruption and transit costs as infected routers and cameras are blocked from launching botnet attacks on the internet.
LG launches compact ducted HVAC unit for tight spaces
Demand for slimmer climate systems is rising as builders seek quieter units that fit constrained ceilings and simplify maintenance.
Global mobile operators accelerate 2G & 3G switch-offs
Legacy network retirements are freeing spectrum for 4G and 5G, though operators still face slow customer migration and IoT replacement hurdles.
Cellhub wins CRN & ChannelVision awards for services
The recognition highlights Cellhub's shift towards managed services as channel partners seek simpler, lower-cost 5G and network designs.
ServiceNow launches autonomous security suite for firms
The suite aims to cut security backlogs and tighten oversight of AI agents as companies face a surge in machine identities and fragmented tools.
Defence private 5G spending nears USD $2.5 billion
Security-driven demand is set to lift private 5G and 4G LTE defence investment at a 24% annual rate through 2029, the research says.
One in five data centre assets one hop from hackers
Nearly a fifth of operational systems in data centres sit one network step from reachable attackers, raising outage risks for cloud and AI services.
Avery Dennison & Eventshop launch digital fan experiences
Fans will be able to unlock content and offers from jerseys, trainers and workwear by tapping NFC labels or scanning QR codes.
AUTOBACS SEVEN marks decade with Rimini Street support
The retailer says lower support costs have freed up budget for AI and other projects while keeping its SAP and Oracle systems stable.
Rockwell & Augury launch industrial AI partnership
Only 43% of factory data is used effectively, leaving manufacturers struggling to turn machine alerts into maintenance action.
Automotive cyber vulnerabilities more than double in Q2
Greater exposure to remote attacks is worrying carmakers, as high-severity automotive cybersecurity flaws jumped to 161 in the second quarter.