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
NTT DATA named market shaper in Gartner physical AI
Nvidia launches vision AI agent blueprints for industry
TCS tops Everest Group's store services provider ranking
Manufacturers turn to AI as maintenance know-how fades
Claroty launches AI security agent for critical systems
Expert Columns
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
Radix launches RUSH EMEA 2026 for industrial AI leaders
Industrial groups under pressure to prove returns from digital spending will gather in Amsterdam for a closed-door AI forum.
Manufacturers face new cyber risks from connected factories
Connected factory networks are widening the attack surface, with SonicWall warning that old flaws and weak access controls can expose production systems.
Arelion says Aisuru drives one third of DDoS traffic
Arelion's network saw attack volumes surge as Aisuru fuelled terabit-scale floods, threatening gaming and cloud services worldwide.
Keyfactor expands partner push for AI & PQC services
Partners will be able to sell higher-margin advisory and managed services as organisations brace for AI-driven identity sprawl and PQC risk.
Sensors improve robotic grip on cosmetics packaging lines
Real-time force sensing is cutting scrap and tray deformation on high-speed cosmetics lines, reducing waste and rework for manufacturers.
Contrivian completes Big Network merger for starlink
Enterprise and government users could gain a single managed network as the deal lets Contrivian blend Starlink, fibre and 5G across one platform.
Old flaw leaves Wansview camera exposing credentials
Consumers could have had passwords and cloud tokens exposed from a low-cost indoor camera, after researchers found a flaw first disclosed in 2002.
Mithra AI launches to verify enterprise AI responses
Businesses using AI face growing pressure to prove answers are accurate and authorised, as Mithra AI adds cryptographic checks to enterprise data.
Crisis24 launches executive cyber protection service
The service targets a gap in corporate defences as hackers increasingly use executives' personal devices, homes and families to gain access.
Viasat demonstrates satellite voice in BMW vehicle
Drivers in remote areas could soon stay connected as satellite voice and messaging move into BMW's built-in infotainment system.
Nozomi joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing on OT security
AI-driven vulnerability hunting for power, water and transport systems is set to expand as Nozomi brings OT expertise to Anthropic's initiative.
Ramtech installs wireless fire detection system at Le Mans
More than 300 wireless detectors and call points kept temporary paddocks and hospitality areas monitored during the 2026 race at Le Mans.
Transatel joins 5GAA in push for connected mobility
Connected cars are becoming core infrastructure for updates and safety, and Transatel's 5GAA entry puts it into standards talks shaping that shift.
Valtech launches Nexus SDV platform for connected cars
Carmakers could cut warranty costs and breakdowns as the open-source system unifies telemetry, maintenance and service data in one stack.
Giesecke+Devrient says post-quantum shift is urgent
Encrypted data could be exposed years before practical quantum computers arrive, putting identity, telecoms and payments under pressure.
Cambridge Mobile Telematics joins Geotab Marketplace
Fleets using Geotab devices can now tap behaviour-based commercial insurance without extra hardware, as telematics pricing remains underused.
Cisco signs network deal with The R&A for golf events
The deal will give fans and broadcasters at The Open faster connectivity as nearly 1,000 access points are installed across the course.
French municipalities scale LoRaWAN beyond pilot projects
French councils are turning IoT networks into shared infrastructure for water, lighting and waste services, reducing costs and vendor lock-in.
Targa Telematics launches AI fleet maintenance tool
Fleet operators could cut downtime and admin as a new AI system unifies vehicle data, schedules repairs and flags faults earlier.