The Ultimate Guide to Internet of Things

2026 · American 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.

American 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
DigiCert posts record ARR after Valimail acquisition
IDC MarketScape · IoT · SaaS
Last month
DigiCert posts record Q4 ARR after expansion spree
IDC MarketScape · IoT · Digital Transformation
Last month
Expert columns
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
For China to lead in AI, it must first master its data foundation
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Top cybersecurity shifts FIRST experts say will define 2026
By Chris Gibson of FIRST
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Using Flash Storage to Unlock Insights from Unstructured Data
By Giorgio Ippoliti of Sandisk
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Connected construction powers the future of data centres
By Fred Rio of Trackunit
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
The private network is live. Now what?
By Kelly Burroughs of iBwave Solutions
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
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
Claroty adds Visibility Orchestration to xDome platform
About Software-as-a-Service
2 days ago
Thoro launches CoreFlex with Orbbec 3D cameras
About Robotics
2 days ago
Tenable launches OT asset discovery engine for security
About Chief Information Security Officer
2 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
Google launches Gemma 4 open AI models for devices
About Energy efficient
Last week
Synology adds private home monitoring to BeeStation Plus
About Storage
Last week
Signify unveils 2030 sustainability push & Interact range
About LED lights
Last week
Cisco says Wi-Fi spend shifts to growth as AI bites
About Trends & Predictions
This month
ITS America expo in Detroit to showcase cyber security
About Data Protection
This month
Radix sets Houston industrial AI event for 2026
About Productivity
This month
Job moves
Alation appoints Rick Baker as Chief Operating Officer
Move at Cisco
Last week
AoFrio moves Chief Revenue Officer James Rice to Atlanta
Move at PepsiCo
Last month
Telehouse Europe appoints Chris Lamb as Enterprise Director
Move at KCOM
Wed, 11th 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
Phosphorus names Brett Raphael Chief Revenue Officer amid growth
Move at CrowdStrike
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Kasia Hanson joins Alcatraz to drive strategic partnerships growth
Move at Intel
Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Blackline Safety appoints Vasi Philomin to boost AI strategy
Move at Amazon
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Sonu Shankar appointed Phosphorus President & COO after growth
Move at Phosphorus Cybersecurity
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Pascal Zammit joins FourKites to drive AI supply chain growth
Move at Advisory Council
Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Top players
Other guides