The Ultimate Guide to Internet of Things

2026 · UK Edition

Also known as IoT.

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.

UK Internet of Things news
Analyst Insights
Tenable launches OT discovery tool for exposure management
Gartner · IoT · DataCentre infrastructure
2 days ago
Conflow wins Frost & Sullivan award for AI streetlights
Frost & Sullivan · IoT · Smart Cities
3 days ago
AI dominates US CEO calls as Iran references surge
IoT Analytics · IoT · SaaS
Last week
Gartner names Tenable the company to beat in AI exposure
Gartner · IoT · Firewalls
Last month
DigiCert posts record ARR after Valimail acquisition
IDC MarketScape · IoT · SaaS
Last month
Expert columns
Building stronger foundations for the future of retail
By Laurence Malthouse of Gamma Communications
Last week
Why businesses need wired, wireless, and power-over-ethernet (PoE) firewalls
By Leelin Thye of SonicWall
Last month
Inside Wialon's Partner Challenge: How telematics went off road at Dakar Rally
By Aliaksandr Kuushynau of Wialon
Last month
Pet tech leader on women in innovation & GPS safety
By Weenect
Last month
Why digital identity is the new perimeter in a zero-trust world
By Jeremy Blackburn of ChainIT
Last month
Purpose beyond profession: The impact of a career in tech
By Aileen Ryan of RAIN Alliance
Last month
Opinion: why women in tech Are redesigning safety - and what that means for us all
By Annabel Mantel of Ultion
Last month
Enterprises urged to act now on post-quantum security
By Vidya Shankaran CISSP of Commvault
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
SonicWall firewalls strengthen security for IoT era
By Tiju Cherian of SonicWall
Mon, 26th Jan 2026
In 2026, AI is setting course for maritime competitiveness
By Matt Miller of AVEVA
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026
By Andrew Burnet of Milestone Systems Interim
Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
Using Flash Storage to Unlock Insights from Unstructured Data
By Giorgio Ippoliti of Sandisk
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Peering and SASE: How Europe is minimizing latency while maximizing security
By Dr Christoph Dietzel of DE-CIX
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Connected construction powers the future of data centres
By Fred Rio of Trackunit
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Private 5G empowers utilities to secure & modernise operations
By Richard Simmons of Logicalis UK&I
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Interviews
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
Discussing Cloud Services
Last week
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Discussing Manufacturing
Last month
Recent news
AI set to transform transport management, Microlise finds
About Software-as-a-Service
Yesterday
AccelerComm wins 56th patent as 5G satellite growth continues
About Unified Communications
Yesterday
Schneider Electric & Microsoft unveil Azure AI factory tools
About Manufacturing
Yesterday
TeamViewer adds AI maintenance & secure industrial gateway
About Manufacturing
Yesterday
Manufacturing leads ransomware targets in 2025 report
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
Sitehop launches SAFEcore Edge for remote network security
About Government
2 days ago
Rotary Bearings launches sensor parts with dashboard
About Software-as-a-Service
2 days ago
Claroty adds Visibility Orchestration to xDome platform
About Software-as-a-Service
2 days ago
Manchester tech event spotlights AI, cyber & trust
About Virtualisation
2 days ago
Tenable launches OT asset discovery engine for security
About Chief Information Security Officer
2 days ago
Spitfire launches live cyber attack map after 71,793 probes
About IT Industry
3 days ago
Wireless Broadband Alliance sets Wi-Fi security rules
About Unified Communications
3 days ago
Claroty xDome adds orchestration to fix visibility gaps
About Firewalls
3 days ago
RUCKUS and Nokia launches Wi-Fi 7 optical LAN trial
About Business Intelligence
5 days ago
Jason Bradbury spotlights smart home trends in London
About Trends & Predictions
Last week
Job moves
Chameleon appoints Tim Cox as CTO to drive platform growth
Move at Chameleon Technology
Last month
ANYbotics names Thierry Obédé Chief Revenue Officer
Move at Infor
Last month
Telehouse Europe appoints Chris Lamb as Enterprise Director
Move at KCOM
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
ProGlove co founder Brunnbauer takes managing director role
Move at DHL
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Vertex Group names Puneeta Rajwant to lead India push
Move at Vertex Group
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Hexaware appoints Raghu Mocherla to lead cyber physical push
Move at Capgemini
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Peel Ports Group welcomes Gavin Laybourne as technology chief
Move at Shell
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Kasia Hanson joins Alcatraz to drive strategic partnerships growth
Move at Intel
Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Pascal Zammit joins FourKites to drive AI supply chain growth
Move at Advisory Council
Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Nexer names Gareth Mitchell-Jones UK Data & AI Lead
Move at Databricks
Sat, 3rd May 2025
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