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
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Internet of Things
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Claroty launches AI security agent for critical systems
IoT Analytics flags seven telecom trends at MWC 2026
Proximus Global rises to Gartner CPaaS leaders group
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
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 networkRecent Internet of Things News
Wialon & Teltonika hit one million vehicles worldwide
The milestone points to growing demand for fleet telematics, with the firms saying their devices now help cut fuel use and emissions across 160 countries.
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Tech Trailblazers Awards widens entries to scale-ups
Scale-ups can now compete for recognition and customer validation as the Tech Trailblazers Awards opens 2026 entries worldwide.
Healthcare AI adoption outpaces infrastructure readiness
Unsanctioned AI tools and siloed IT systems are widening risk for hospitals, as 88% say on-site infrastructure is not ready.
Finite State to spotlight automotive supply chain security
Carmakers face tougher proof requirements as software-heavy vehicles multiply vulnerabilities across suppliers, apps and cloud systems.
Rockwell launches FactoryTalk ResilientEdge for factories
The software is designed to keep production running and cut integration complexity for manufacturers even if network links fail.
Geotab launches AI connector for fleet data access
Fleet operators can now query live vehicle data in ChatGPT, Claude and Copilot without leaving approved security and governance controls.
Patent filing backs privacy-preserving identity system
EU backers are seeking €74.3 million to roll out a system that proves a person was present without exposing personal data.
Hashgraph & Truesense file patent for privacy ID system
The filing could help organisations prove attendance or access without collecting names or locations, as Europe tightens digital identity rules.
Accenture buys Dragos & cybersecurity firms for USD $4.2bn
The acquisitions deepen Accenture's push into industrial cyber defence as it targets power grids, pipelines and data centres.
Transatel, Docomo & Zscaler launch IoT security service
Enterprises linking thousands of low-power devices across borders can now secure them without VPNs or on-device agents in Japan.
Hytera launches SC700 body camera for frontline use
Frontline staff gain a device that merges recording and live communications, as Hytera targets public safety, retail and healthcare users.
Infoblox finds residential proxy traffic in most firms
More than 65% of enterprise customers showed residential proxy-related DNS activity, exposing firms to reputational and operational risks.
Mastercard launches machine payments for AI agents
Automated buying by AI systems could soon run at machine speed, with Mastercard backed by more than 30 partners to enable it.
Italian fleet managers weigh AI for predictive maintenance
Most Italian fleet managers are weighing AI tools to cut downtime and sharpen vehicle oversight, with predictive maintenance the top use case.
Infoblox finds residential proxies rife in business networks
More than 65 per cent of Infoblox customers were found querying domains linked to residential proxy networks, widening risks for defenders.
Hitachi & Intel team up on physical AI for industry
Industrial AI could soon sharpen factory output and cut downtime as Hitachi and Intel move to deploy physical AI across plants and power systems.
ASPEED and Cupola360 unveil data centre systems portfolio
ASPEED and Cupola360 present server control, security silicon and AI-driven remote management systems for data centres and enterprise sites.
AIONOS & Black Box form AI infrastructure alliance
Enterprises in India and beyond stand to gain a single vendor for AI infrastructure and software as the firms target GCC demand and global expansion.
Intel unveils Xeon 6+ & widens AI push at Computex
Rising AI inference demand is reshaping server and device design, prompting Intel to push new processors, edge systems and rackscale infrastructure.
Gallagher Security OneLink wins cloud security award
Gallagher Security has won the Cloud Security category at the 2026 Fortress Cybersecurity Awards for its cloud-based platform OneLink.