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
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Featured News
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Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Internet of Things News
Extreme launches Wi-Fi 7 access points for indoors
Extreme launches Wi-Fi 7 access points for healthcare, education and large venues, adding indoor and weatherised models with PoE+ support.
Genetec urges tighter identity controls for security systems
Genetec warns AI-driven attacks are exposing weak passwords and access gaps in connected cameras, doors and cloud-based security systems.
HPE adds rugged ProLiant edge systems for AI workloads
HPE launches rugged ProLiant servers for edge AI and remote industrial sites, adding tougher systems for factories, telecoms networks and defence.
Claroty finds flaws in EnOcean SmartServer IoT platform
Claroty says two new vulnerabilities in EnOcean's SmartServer IoT platform could let attackers seize control of building systems and expose memory.
Ant International launches mobile AI payment protocol
Ant International unveils open-source mobile AI payment protocol for wallets and wearables, aiming to secure agentic commerce across devices.
Forrester says physical AI will drive next breakthrough
Forrester says the biggest AI breakthrough will come from systems that perceive and act in the real world, not humanoid robots.
Kyndryl expands Google Cloud service for AI workloads
Kyndryl broadens Google Cloud deal to help enterprises modernise applications and run AI workloads across regulated hybrid environments.
Quantum Computing launches NeuraWave for edge AI inference
Quantum Computing puts photonic NeuraWave edge AI card on sale for real-time inference, targeting low-power server use in telecoms and vehicles.
Eseye adds SGP.32 support to AnyNet+ eSIM platform
Eseye has bolstered its AnyNet+ eSIM and Infinity platform with SGP.32 support, pairing the latest IoT provisioning standard with resilience controls.
GE Appliances rolls out 800 AI agents across operations
GE Appliances uses Gemini Enterprise to put AI into factories, logistics and supplier work, cutting backorders 25% and speeding shift summaries.
GSA report says 5G market enters more selective phase
GSA says 392 operators have now launched 5G worldwide as the market shifts from coverage races to Standalone, slicing and enterprise services.
SITA launches managed airport network service with HPE
SITA rolls out managed campus network for airports with HPE, using cloud controls and AI to cut downtime, simplify operations and scale across sites.
Parameter launches battery module for hazardous sites
Parameter rolls out IECEx battery monitoring module for Zone 1 and Zone 2 sites as operators seek safer, continuous cell-level oversight.
ServiceNow completes USD $7.75 billion Armis acquisition
ServiceNow bolsters cyber security push with Armis buyout, adding real-time asset visibility and deepening its platform after Veza.
QNX expands NVIDIA tie-up for safety-critical edge AI
QNX deepens NVIDIA alliance to bring safety-rated edge AI to robotics, hospitals and factories with IGX Thor and Halos stack.
SAP unveils agentic AI tools for manufacturing supply
SAP rolls out agentic AI for factories, linking planning, production and logistics as it showcases live demonstrations at Hannover Messe 2026.
Data centre liquid cooling market set for rapid growth
Liquid cooling is moving into the mainstream as AI workloads drive demand for denser data centres and operators seek lower energy use, forecasts show.
Schneider Electric & Microsoft unveil Azure AI factory tools
Schneider Electric and Microsoft say their Azure AI-powered industrial copilot can cut engineering time, speed plant changes and streamline automation.
TeamViewer adds AI maintenance & secure industrial gateway
TeamViewer bolsters industrial remote access with a Bechtle-built gateway and AI maintenance tools for factories running older equipment.
Manufacturing leads ransomware targets in 2025 report
Manufacturing was the most targeted sector for ransomware in 2025, as Check Point counted 1,466 attacks worldwide amid rising supply chain exposure.