Lucy Barnard
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Bringing over two decades in journalism, Lucy Barnard has reported on everything from London’s property chessboard to Abu Dhabi’s vertical ambitions — and always delivered the story before deadline. Lucy is interested in how technology intersects with major global challenges, from climate change to gender equality and social justice. She believes innovation isn’t just about efficiency or convenience—it’s a powerful tool for building a fairer, more sustainable world.

A widespread power outage that plunged nearly one-third of San Francisco into darkness earlier this month has become an unexpected stress test for the city’s rapidly expanding robotaxi industry, raising questions about how autonomous fleets cope when urban infrastructure fails at scale.
Transport
Waymo defends cautious response to San Francisco blackout while pledging fleet-wide updates

A widespread power outage that plunged nearly one-third of San Francisco into darkness earlier this month has become an unexpected stress test for the city’s rapidly expanding robotaxi industry, raising questions about how autonomous fleets cope when urban infrastructure fails…

The latest issue of IOT Insider focuses on cyber security.
Magazines
IoT Insider Digital Magazine – December 2025

This issue focuses on the fast evolving world of cyber security, exploring the shifts in the way data is handled, analysed, and protected as devices become ever more intelligent – and more vulnerable to attack. To explore these themes, we’ve…

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget on 26th November delivered a blend of ambition and restraint that has left the UK’s IoT and wider technology sectors weighing both its immediate implications and its long-term direction. While the government reaffirmed its desire to position the UK as a hub for digital innovation, the Budget’s constrained fiscal backdrop and notable tax rises have tempered industry enthusiasm.
News
Reeves’ Budget offers tech ambition, but IoT leaders warn of investment gaps

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget delivered a blend of ambition and restraint that has left the UK’s IoT and wider technology sectors weighing both its immediate implications and its long-term direction. While the government reaffirmed its desire to position the…

The introduction of a new eSIM standard for IoT devices is set to trigger a fundamental shift of power in the connectivity market, making it far easier for enterprises to switch operators, negotiate better terms, and manage vast fleets of devices throughout their lifecycle.
Smart World
Wireless Logic roundtable: SGP.32 set to reshape operator dynamics and accelerate IoT growth

The introduction of a new eSIM standard for IoT devices is set to trigger a fundamental shift of power in the connectivity market, making it far easier for enterprises to switch operators, negotiate better terms, and manage vast fleets of…

Eve’s shift from Bluetooth to Thread and Matter aims to overcome the long-standing Apple–Android smart-home divide, delivering faster, interoperable, Cloud-free control for every household.
Smart Home
It’s not you, it’s your Alexa: Eve’s journey to bridge the smart home divide between Android and iOS

Imagine the scene: you are finally ready to move in with the love of your life. You pack up your things, step over the threshold of her beautifully automated home, and reach for your phone to turn on the lights.…

The Royal Academy of Engineering has warned that the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence could undermine the UK’s net-zero ambitions unless policymakers act swiftly to improve transparency, data standards, and environmental oversight of the technology.
Events
Royal Academy of Engineering calls for urgent action on greener AI

The Royal Academy of Engineering has warned that the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence could undermine the UK’s net-zero ambitions unless policymakers act swiftly to improve transparency, data standards, and environmental oversight of the technology. Speaking at the First Friday…

MediaTek is betting big on artificial intelligence to fuel the next wave of growth in the Internet of Things, pairing its chip design expertise with Nvidia’s AI ecosystem to power smarter, faster, and more efficient connected devices. The Taiwanese semiconductor giant is expanding aggressively into industrial IoT, combining its Genio platform with Nvidia’s software tools to cut development times and bring advanced AI capabilities to the edge.
Events
MediaTek targets European IoT growth with NVIDIA collaboration and AI-focused strategy

MediaTek is betting big on artificial intelligence to fuel the next wave of growth in the Internet of Things, pairing its chip design expertise with NVIDIA’s AI ecosystem to power smarter, faster, and more efficient connected devices. The Taiwanese semiconductor…

Northern Europe leads global connectivity with 98% internet penetration, yet rural gaps persist. Expanding fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) is essential for inclusion and competitiveness. FTTH underpins IoT, 5G, and digital services with high capacity, low latency, and resilience. Coordinated policy, investment, and collaboration will secure Europe’s digital future and innovation leadership.
Communications
SGP.32: the new eSIM standard driving scalable IoT connectivity

Romain Durand, R&D Director and Co-Founder, Transatel (an NTT DATA Company) discusses the new GSMA SGP.32 eSIM standard, exploring how simplified, secure remote connectivity will empower global IoT deployments across industries and redefine scalable device management worldwide. For readers unfamiliar…

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Security
Could a child’s smart watch rig Eurovision? Inside the wild world of IoT insecurity

Picture this: your child’s bright, cartoon-faced smart watch — sold as a way to keep them safe — could, in theory, become a tiny cog in a plot to rig a TV talent show. It sounds ridiculous, but as Ken…

UK defence and cyber security leaders have urged the Internet of Things (IoT) industry to play a central role in strengthening the nation’s digital defences, warning that the boundary between commercial technology and national security has all but disappeared.
Events
UK defence and cyber chiefs call on IoT industry to take lead in securing national resilience

UK defence and cyber security leaders have urged the IoT industry to play a central role in strengthening the nation’s digital defences, warning that the boundary between commercial technology and national security has all but disappeared. At the IoT Security…

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