The Ultimate Guide to Industrial IoT
A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Industrial IoT (IIoT).
What to know about Industrial IoT
Industrial IoT (IIoT) refers to the integration of Internet of Things technologies into industrial sectors such as manufacturing, energy, transportation, and infrastructure. By connecting machines, sensors, and systems, IIoT enables enhanced monitoring, automation, predictive maintenance, and data-driven decision-making to improve efficiency and productivity.
The stories tagged with Industrial IoT cover a wide range of topics, including market growth and digital transformation milestones, partnerships and collaborations among major technology providers, advances in smart and connected industrial solutions, cybersecurity threats and defenses, and the evolving role of AI, edge computing, and 5G in industrial settings. Readers will find insights into both technical innovations and business strategies shaping the future of industries leveraging IIoT.
Learning about Industrial IoT through these articles offers valuable understanding of how companies are navigating challenges such as cybersecurity risks, data management, and technology integration while capturing opportunities for operational excellence, sustainability, and workforce empowerment. This tag is ideal for professionals, technology enthusiasts, and decision-makers interested in the ongoing digital revolution within the industrial landscape.
UK Industrial IoT News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
IoT firms face skills strain as global deployments rise
Skills shortages are delaying IoT roll-outs as firms expand abroad, with 60 per cent of decision-makers citing expertise gaps.
Schneider backs AI-era condition-based maintenance
Rising AI workloads and technician shortages are pushing data centre operators away from fixed schedules towards condition-based upkeep.
NTT Data & Hyster-Yale deploy AI for assembly checks
Manufacturers are under pressure to catch assembly faults earlier as the on-site system flags missing steps before products move on.
StorMagic & Supermicro launch two-node edge bundle
Businesses with remote sites can cut hardware, power and support needs by using a two-node setup instead of a traditional three-node design.
Antevia wins JOSCAR supplier status for private 5G
The listing gives Antevia a quicker route into tightly controlled UK supply chains, easing procurement for its private 5G network offering.
UK data centre operators lag on predictive maintenance
Six hours of unplanned downtime a year is prompting UK data centre operators to rethink maintenance as predictive tools remain rare.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Industrial IoT
IoT firms face skills strain as global deployments rise
Schneider backs AI-era condition-based maintenance
Nvidia launches vision AI agent blueprints for industry
Claroty adds five partners to microsegmentation alliance
Manufacturers turn to AI as maintenance know-how fades
Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Industrial IoT News
Kingston expands industrial memory for embedded systems
System designers and OEMs gain longer-term supply and support as Kingston adds industrial memory and SSDs for harsher, high-uptime deployments.
Spitfire IoT revenue surges as UK customers adopt SIMs
UK firms are cutting connectivity costs as Spitfire's IoT revenue jumps 238% on demand from generators, EV chargers and kiosks.
UK manufacturers boost predictive maintenance to 22%
Skills shortages are now the biggest obstacle as predictive maintenance adoption in UK factories climbs from 9% to 22%.
Aruba joins IDSA to boost data space access for SMEs
Managed data connectors could cut costs and technical hurdles for SMEs seeking access to Europe’s shared industrial data networks.
Vertiv launches wall cooling for edge IT sites in EMEA
Growing edge computing demand is pushing EMEA operators to replace comfort cooling with systems built for small rooms and dense IT loads.
Antevia joins O-RAN Alliance to simplify private 5G
Smaller firms could gain easier in-building 5G as Antevia joins the O-RAN Alliance to push open standards and cut deployment costs.
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.
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.
AI tops 2026 industrial tech radar as maturity gaps grow
AI tops IoT Analytics' 2026 industrial tech radar as firms chase less mature trends while core connectivity and compute quietly solidify.
Spitfire unveils dual-IMSI multi-network IoT data SIM
Spitfire launches dual-IMSI multi-network IoT SIM for UK firms, promising seamless failover, tighter security and tariffs from GBP £1 a month.
ANYbotics gains ISO 27001 for industrial robot security
ANYbotics becomes first four-legged robot maker with ISO 27001, easing security reviews for scaling autonomous industrial inspections.
ProGlove co founder Brunnbauer takes managing director role
ProGlove co-founder Konstantin Brunnbauer becomes managing director as CEO Stefan Lampa steps down and shifts to an advisory role.
MHP to demo integrated SAP & AGV logistics at LogiMAT
MHP to showcase integrated SAP and AGV logistics workflows at LogiMAT 2026, highlighting end-to-end material flow and fleet control.
EnSilica joins CHERI Alliance to boost chip security
EnSilica has joined the CHERI Alliance, aiming to embed hardware memory safety in custom chips for industrial, automotive and IoT systems.
NETSCOUT boosts observability with Wi-Fi 7, SSL tools
NETSCOUT equips nGeniusONE and Edge Sensors with Wi-Fi 7 and deeper SSL/TLS visibility to tackle remote-site blind spots and expiry risks.
Microlise, GAH tie up to boost cold chain compliance
Microlise links with GAH to stream real-time refrigeration data into its fleet platform, tightening cold chain monitoring and compliance.
Pelion wins key IoT Breakthrough award for enterprise
Glasgow-based Pelion has been named Emerging Company of the Year for Enterprise at the 10th annual Internet of Things Breakthrough Awards.
ABB buys IPEC to boost predictive maintenance tech
ABB is acquiring UK diagnostics specialist IPEC to bolster AI-driven predictive maintenance for data centres and critical infrastructure.
Why the 'edge' will define your construction business in 2026
In 2026, construction firms must prioritise edge technology and AI integration to boost productivity, safety, and sustainability on the jobsite front.
Innovation gap threatens UK industry competitiveness in Europe
Research shows UK industry leaders value innovation but lack urgency, risking competitiveness in Europe compared to stronger views in France and Italy.
