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The Ultimate Guide to Internet of Things

A curated UK 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.

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Recent Internet of Things News

AI set to transform transport management, Microlise finds
Productivity

AI set to transform transport management, Microlise finds

Microlise survey finds 70% of fleet managers expect AI to reshape transport operations this year, as pressure mounts to cut costs and improve efficiency.

Last month

AccelerComm wins 56th patent as 5G satellite growth continues
Energy efficient

AccelerComm wins 56th patent as 5G satellite growth continues

AccelerComm adds 56th patent as the Southampton 5G satellite specialist expands its orbital network ambitions, with Airbus and Radisys collaborations.

Last month

Sitehop launches SAFEcore Edge for remote network security
Government

Sitehop launches SAFEcore Edge for remote network security

Sitehop unveils pocket-sized SAFEcore Edge to secure remote network links for critical infrastructure, finance and government against quantum threats.

Last month

Manchester tech event spotlights AI, cyber & trust
Data Protection

Manchester tech event spotlights AI, cyber & trust

Manchester tech conference to probe AI governance, cyber defence and deepfake hiring as business leaders weigh trust, risk and customer experience.

Last month

Spitfire launches live cyber attack map after 71,793 probes
IT Industry

Spitfire launches live cyber attack map after 71,793 probes

Spitfire Network Services unveils a live cyber attack map after its honeypot logged 71,793 probes in 24 hours, spotlighting rising business risk.

Last month

Jason Bradbury spotlights smart home trends in London
Trends & Predictions

Jason Bradbury spotlights smart home trends in London

Jason Bradbury spotlights smart home trends as Ideal Home Show highlights connected security, retro design and at-home fitness.

Last month

NetAlly launches LinkRunner AT 1500 for frontline techs
Ethernet

NetAlly launches LinkRunner AT 1500 for frontline techs

NetAlly rolls out handheld LinkRunner AT 1500 to give frontline technicians faster checks of cables, switches and 90W PoE.

Last month

Thames Freeport names winners in Connectivity Lab trials
Productivity

Thames Freeport names winners in Connectivity Lab trials

Thames Freeport backs AI, 5G and digital twin trials at Tilbury, London Gateway and Ford Dagenham to boost productivity and safety.

Last month

Building stronger foundations for the future of retail
Productivity

Building stronger foundations for the future of retail

Retailers are overhauling networks and governance to cut complexity, support store innovation and prepare for AI-driven operations across multiple markets.

Last month

Vertiv launches wall cooling for edge IT sites in EMEA
Energy efficient

Vertiv launches wall cooling for edge IT sites in EMEA

Vertiv unveils wall-mounted cooling system for compact edge IT rooms across EMEA as demand grows for energy-efficient thermal control.

Last month

Siemens launches cloud-linked fire detectors for buildings
Sustainability

Siemens launches cloud-linked fire detectors for buildings

Siemens unveils cloud-linked fire detectors for hospitals and data centres, aiming to cut false alarms, enable remote monitoring and simplify upgrades.

Sat, 28th Mar 2026

CalAmp launches Google Pub/Sub integration for fleet data
Big Data

CalAmp launches Google Pub/Sub integration for fleet data

CalAmp broadens Telematics Cloud support with a Google Pub/Sub link, giving fleet operators faster streaming data into Google Cloud for analytics and AI.

Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Gartner names Tenable the company to beat in AI exposure
Threat intelligence

Gartner names Tenable the company to beat in AI exposure

Gartner says Tenable is the 'company to beat' as its AI-driven exposure platform outpaces rivals on asset coverage, risk scoring and remediation.

Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Antevia joins O-RAN Alliance to simplify private 5G
Small Business

Antevia joins O-RAN Alliance to simplify private 5G

Antevia Networks joins the O-RAN Alliance, backing open standards and standard hardware to make private 5G simpler for smaller businesses and venues.

Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Energy overtakes compute as UK AI data centre constraint
Cloud Services

Energy overtakes compute as UK AI data centre constraint

UK data centre leaders warn that surging AI demand is pushing energy use, grid access and sustainability to the fore as operators rethink expansion plans.

Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Chameleon appoints Tim Cox as CTO to drive platform growth
Sustainability

Chameleon appoints Tim Cox as CTO to drive platform growth

Chameleon Technology has hired former Sycurio executive Tim Cox as Chief Technology Officer to drive its next phase of platform-led growth.

Tue, 24th Mar 2026

Arlo Europe adds Emergency SOS to smart camera service
Cloud Services

Arlo Europe adds Emergency SOS to smart camera service

Arlo Europe adds an Emergency SOS button to its smart camera service, letting users call local emergency services direct from the lock screen.

Mon, 23rd Mar 2026

ANYbotics names Thierry Obédé Chief Revenue Officer
Productivity

ANYbotics names Thierry Obédé Chief Revenue Officer

Swiss robotics firm ANYbotics appoints veteran industrial tech executive Thierry Obédé as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth.

Fri, 20th Mar 2026

Alexa SmartLink brings UK numbers to managed devices
Unified Communications

Alexa SmartLink brings UK numbers to managed devices

Britannic and Vocala launch NetX SmartLink to give fleet-managed Alexa devices dedicated UK numbers and fully two-way calling.

Wed, 11th Mar 2026

Ubitium unveils universal RISC-V chip for embedded systems
Robotics

Ubitium unveils universal RISC-V chip for embedded systems

German start-up Ubitium tapes out universal RISC-V chip on Samsung 8nm, aiming to replace dozens of embedded processors with one device.

Mon, 9th Mar 2026

Job Moves