The Ultimate Guide to Internet of Things
A curated Irish edition of IndustrialDay 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
ROCTEL becomes Ekahau reseller to boost Wi-Fi offer
Irish organisations can now buy Ekahau Wi-Fi planning tools through ROCTEL, as demand rises for better coverage and in-house network testing.
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
Ericsson launches NetCloud Private for regulated users
Fortinet named Gartner Leader in hybrid mesh firewall
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
Expert Columns
From Clipboard to Cloud: Why manual temperature checks are a food safety gap of the past
The future of autonomous security
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
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Internet of Things News
Blackline sees early uptake for G8 safety wearable
Early customer adoption of the G8 wearable is bolstering Blackline Safety's push to sell one device for monitoring workers in hazardous sites.
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ExpressVPN launches Fortify router with GL.iNet partnership
Home users gain wider VPN coverage as ExpressVPN ends Aircove and Aircove Go sales and shifts to GL.iNet's Fortify router.
Software-defined automation reshapes industrial control
Industrial operators could cut downtime and supplier lock-in as open, software-led systems replace rigid control hardware.
EU cyber rules test manufacturers' reporting readiness
Manufacturers face a 24-hour EU reporting deadline only after proving a flaw is in their product and actively exploited, testing their records.
Genetec urges buyers to test vendors for CRA readiness
Buyers of connected security kit face tougher supplier checks as the EU Cyber Resilience Act pushes lifecycle support and disclosure higher on the agenda.
NTT Data expands AI ops platform for Daimler Truck
Daimler Truck's manufacturing operations will get earlier warnings of IT faults as NTT Data adds AI monitoring and automation across its global infrastructure.
Guickly raises USD $4.2m to track enterprise AI spend
Enterprise buyers now have a new tool to curb unpredictable AI bills as Guickly secures USD $4.2 million and targets shadow usage.
Education hit hardest by cyber attacks, SonicWall says
Student records and research systems are coming under intense pressure as education networks log the highest per-device cyber attack rates, SonicWall said.
LG unveils ThinQ Claw AI agent for connected home platform
The text-based agent aims to simplify control of connected appliances by letting users describe plans in natural language rather than set routines.
Semtech touts LoRa for utility-scale solar monitoring
Operators can cut cabling costs and improve fault detection as Semtech pushes LoRa for remote monitoring across vast solar farms.
Wialon launches hardware-free fleet data integration
Fleet operators can now tap factory-fitted vehicle data from more than 20 brands without aftermarket hardware, cutting costs and installation work.
Verizon backs end-to-end 5G slicing for critical users
Mission-critical users could get more reliable service as Verizon says full-network slicing beats separate physical cores for 5G traffic.
Public exploit code targets Cudy router flaw chain
Patching is urgent for Cudy WR3000 rev 2.0 routers, as public code shows how two flaws can let attackers gain root command execution.
Cudy router flaws could allow root command execution
Owners of certain Cudy WR3000 routers face a root takeover risk unless they update firmware to patch two chained flaws.
Wearables set for USD $1 trillion revenue boom by 2032
Higher-priced smartwatches and earbuds are expected to drive more than USD $1 trillion in wearables revenue by 2032, Counterpoint says.
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NETSCOUT expands DDoS defence to stop attacks at source
Service providers could cut disruption and transit costs as infected routers and cameras are blocked from launching botnet attacks on the internet.
LG launches compact ducted HVAC unit for tight spaces
Demand for slimmer climate systems is rising as builders seek quieter units that fit constrained ceilings and simplify maintenance.
Global mobile operators accelerate 2G & 3G switch-offs
Legacy network retirements are freeing spectrum for 4G and 5G, though operators still face slow customer migration and IoT replacement hurdles.
Cellhub wins CRN & ChannelVision awards for services
The recognition highlights Cellhub's shift towards managed services as channel partners seek simpler, lower-cost 5G and network designs.