The Ultimate Guide to Internet of Things

2026 · Asian 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.

Asian Internet of Things news
Analyst Insights
SUSE buys Losant to boost open source industrial IoT
Gartner · IoT · Virtualisation
Last month
Gartner warns misconfigured AI could halt G20 power
Gartner · IoT · Robots
Last month
New blueprint targets smarter Wi‑Fi in dense housing
ABI Research · IoT · UC
Last month
Enterprise IoT hits USD $324bn as AI drives autonomy
IoT Analytics · IoT · UC
Last month
Siemens named Leader in Gartner QMS software ranking
Gartner · IoT · Manufacturing
Sat, 31st Jan 2026
Expert columns
Why digital identity is the new perimeter in a zero-trust world
By Jeremy Blackburn of ChainIT
2 days ago
Opinion: why women in tech Are redesigning safety - and what that means for us all
By Annabel Mantel of Ultion
6 days ago
Enterprises urged to act now on post-quantum security
By Vidya Shankaran CISSP of Commvault
Last month
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
Enterprises race to modernise asset management as digital demands rise
By Iman Ghodosi of Prometheus
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
For China to lead in AI, it must first master its data foundation
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Using Flash Storage to Unlock Insights from Unstructured Data
By Giorgio Ippoliti of Sandisk
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Asia's video security enters a new era of hybrid intelligence
By Kiean Khoo of Milestone Systems
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Connected construction powers the future of data centres
By Fred Rio of Trackunit
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
The cybersecurity imperative for smart factories
By Inba Rathinam of Rockwell Automation
Mon, 10th Nov 2025
How emerging technologies in critical infrastructure are expanding cyber risks
By Michael Murphy of Fortinet
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
How APAC is rewriting the emerging technology adoption playbook
By Biswajeet Mahapatra of Forrester
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Digital resilience as a practical blueprint for SMEs in Malaysia
By Tsubasa Nakazawa of Kintone Southeast Asia
Fri, 16th May 2025
Recent news
MHP backs ADMARES digital factory for modular homes
About Digitalisation
Yesterday
Siemens boosts circuit protection with circular soft starter
About Sustainability
2 days ago
Radisys & AccelerComm extend satellite 5G IoT reach
About Unified Communications
2 days ago
Firewalla app update boosts DAP security & family tools
About iOS
3 days ago
OpenID Foundation urges standards for digital estates
About Storage
4 days ago
Siemens unveils autonomous building tech at Frankfurt fair
About EduTech
4 days ago
Octave tech to drive Racing Bulls' asset operations
About Productivity
5 days ago
Qualcomm coalition targets AI-native 6G rollout by 2029
About Motorola
5 days ago
MathWorks joins EDGE AI group to boost embedded AI
About Energy efficient
5 days ago
Indosat trials AI-powered 5G call linking Jakarta, Europe
About Robotics
5 days ago
Netskope, Forescout expand zero trust to all devices
About Bring Your Own Device
5 days ago
2degrees & Ericsson deploy private 5G at Lyttelton port
About Unified Communications
6 days ago
Vusion & Qualcomm unveil AI-native vision for retail
About Wearables
Last week
Targa Telematics shifts core systems to Equinix hubs
About Sustainability
Last week
Nexcom unveils fanless panel PCs & rugged edge systems
About Robotics
Last week
Job moves
Telehouse Europe appoints Chris Lamb as Enterprise Director
Move at KCOM
Last month
ITSEC Asia chief wins APAC CEO award for AI cyber push
Move at ITSEC
Fri, 30th Jan 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
Sonu Shankar appointed Phosphorus President & COO after growth
Move at Phosphorus Cybersecurity
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Nozomi Networks appoints David Hope to lead APJ cybersecurity push
Move at ForgeRock
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Rob Zagarella joins LoRa Alliance board to boost global IoT
Move at NNNCo
Wed, 21st May 2025
Directed Technologies expands leadership for global growth
Move at Australia Post
Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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