The Ultimate Guide to Internet of Things

2026 · Australian 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.

Australian 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
Reviews
Hands-on Review: Asus ZenWiFi BD4 Smart Home Mesh
Gaming
Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Expert columns
The agentic evolution: Why high-fidelity data is the lifeblood of the modern SOC
By Simon Howe of ExtraHop
Last month
Why businesses need wired, wireless, and power-over-ethernet (PoE) firewalls
By Leelin Thye of SonicWall
Last month
Specialised AI will define the next era of Australian enterprise networks
By David Plummer of RUCKUS Networks
Last month
Inside Wialon's Partner Challenge: How telematics went off road at Dakar Rally
By Aliaksandr Kuushynau of Wialon
Last month
BLUETTI Elite 400 rolls into Australia with nearly 4kWh of portable power
By BLUETTI
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
How seamlessly connected tech will shape business 2026
By Shawn Kwon of Samsung Electronics Australia
Tue, 10th 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
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
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
Zetifi's connectivity solutions drive fleet and worker safety
Discussing Bluetooth
Last month
Exclusive: HPE Networking advances 'self-driving' networks
Discussing Firewalls
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
MasterChef winner reveals tech secrets to better hosting
Discussing Sustainability
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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
Aqara launches Matter-certified Camera Hub G350 in Australia
About Storage
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
viAct expands into Australia with Vision AI safety
About Oil and Gas
3 days ago
Claroty xDome adds orchestration to fix visibility gaps
About Firewalls
3 days ago
Peacock Bros RFID cuts box retrieval to one worker
About RFID
3 days ago
RUCKUS and Nokia launches Wi-Fi 7 optical LAN trial
About Business Intelligence
5 days ago
Lumen warns of malware-backed proxy networks in APAC
About Firewalls
Last week
Attackers shift upstream into Australia's network edge
About Firewalls
Last week
Claroty flags IP flaws in building management systems
About Firewalls
Last week
Google launches Gemma 4 open AI models for devices
About Energy efficient
Last week
Job moves
Telehouse Europe appoints Chris Lamb as Enterprise Director
Move at KCOM
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Myriota names George Kanuck chief operating officer
Move at Good Technology
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
ITSEC Asia chief wins APAC CEO award for AI cyber push
Move at ITSEC
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Hexaware appoints Raghu Mocherla to lead cyber physical push
Move at Capgemini
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Orcaworks appoints Dr. Abhinav Somaraju as Chief AI Officer
Move at Cisco
Thu, 16th Oct 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
Stefan Leitl appointed Cisco VP for Australia & NZ
Move at Apple
Mon, 25th Aug 2025
Nozomi Networks appoints David Hope to lead APJ cybersecurity push
Move at ForgeRock
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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