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.
UK Internet of Things News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
TechWorks summit unites UK deep tech sector in London
More than 700 delegates used the sold-out summit to press for stronger investment and collaboration to turn UK deep-tech research into jobs.
Bewley Homes extends UK Connect partnership for sites
Reliable site access is set to keep Bewley Homes' growing developments connected from day one as it renews a decade-old UK Connect tie.
LH Agro picks Spitfire for farm machine connectivity
Usage-based SIM billing will help keep GPS-guided tractors and combines connected in rural areas as LH Agro expands precision farming across the UK.
LMNTRIX appoints Kevin Wright to lead UK growth
Growing demand for managed detection and response is driving the company's UK expansion as boards face tougher resilience expectations.
Boldyn rolls out 5G RedCap for livestock monitoring
Farmers in West Sussex can now spot heat stress earlier after a private 5G link put in-pen sensors on livestock buildings.
Leeds consultancy hires 16-year-old for QR code project
A schoolboy has helped build a secure QR code device for a car park operator, after a Leeds consultancy gave him paid client work.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Internet of Things
LMNTRIX appoints Kevin Wright to lead UK growth
Embedded systems hit USD $585 billion as edge AI grows
Digital twin market to hit GBP £4.2 billion by 2030
Global OT firewall market set to reach USD $3.19bn by 2034
Zscaler lands dual Gartner Leader spots in SASE, SSE
Expert Columns
Fighting fraud at scale: Why entitlement servers are becoming central to telecoms security
The future of autonomous security
Why maritime and offshore leaders are sinking physical SIMs for global connectivity
Why the physical dealership Is the next frontier of digital transformation
Cloud-based connectivity as a business enabler in the IoT age
Your home battery is quietly becoming a trading asset
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
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Internet of Things News
Why the physical dealership Is the next frontier of digital transformation
Dealerships risk stale pricing and wasted staff hours unless digital systems reach the forecourt, where paper labels still lag behind live data.
Industry 4.0 lags as manufacturers eye Industry 5.0
With just 22% of large manufacturers prioritising it, spending on connected production is lagging even as Industry 5.0 grabs attention.
Cloud-based connectivity as a business enabler in the IoT age
Remote device management is becoming a core cost and security issue as firms scale IoT fleets across countries and networks.
Connected building systems pose growing cyber risk
Businesses risk building outages and wider network breaches unless they secure internet-connected systems, Restore Information Management has warned.
UK manufacturing hit by 1.84 million ransomware events
Factory downtime risks and supply chain disruption have made UK manufacturing the country's most targeted sector for ransomware, SonicWall said.
UK manufacturing hit by ransomware surge, SonicWall says
Ransomware attacks on British factory systems jumped to 1.84 million in five months, raising the risk of production stoppages and supply chain disruption.
Wildfire wins UK PR mandates from Anker SOLIX, Yale
The appointments broaden Wildfire's UK brief into home energy and security as brands compete for visibility in the connected home market.
UK banks face stealth cyber attacks, SonicWall says
Banks are seeing attackers favour stealthy access over ransomware, with a UK-specific exploit hitting nearly half of monitored sensors.
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.
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.
SAMP Risk launches buy-down cover for renewable sites
The cover could free up millions in reserves for smaller renewable sites, while giving insurers live data to price risk more tightly.
World Cup tech draws UK fans' interest in stadium systems
UK supporters are taking a fresh interest in the sensors, cameras and robotic systems quietly shaping match decisions and stadium safety.
EE survey says connected toys dominate UK children's play
Parents are increasingly uneasy as connected devices become a staple of play, with many hiding WiFi toys or limiting use to restore balance.
NCC Group joins Cyber Scheme accredited company programme
The recognition could help buyers identify cyber providers whose staff meet UK professional standards, amid skills shortages and crowded markets.
Netgear launches Insight 10.0 for AI-led network ops
Small IT teams could cut manual network work as the cloud platform adds AI tools to spot issues earlier and simplify multi-site management.
Abzorb builds shared LoRaWAN network for Essex councils
The 98% coverage could let Essex councils add sensor-based services to one network, avoiding separate infrastructure and saving money.
BSI urges existing age standard for social media ban
Adopting an existing age assurance standard could let ministers enforce under-16 social media limits without forcing children to hand over extra data.
Chameleon launches VWAN display for hard-to-connect homes
It could help bring smart metering to up to 350,000 homes left in Britain's connectivity black spots, using broadband instead of signal links.
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.
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.
Job Moves
Reconeyez appoints Mark Williams as EMEA Sales Chief
Chameleon appoints Tim Cox as CTO to drive platform growth
ANYbotics names Thierry Obédé Chief Revenue Officer
ProGlove co founder Brunnbauer takes managing director role
Peel Ports Group welcomes Gavin Laybourne as technology chief
Nexer names Gareth Mitchell-Jones UK Data & AI Lead
Steffan Schumacher appointed as Tuxera's new CEO
Stacuity appoints John Freeman as new CEO to drive growth
Claroty names Nick Haan as new Field CTO for Strategic Partners
