IoT Insights

IoT Insider’s exclusive input from industry covers a range of topics, trends, case studies and analysis so you can stay informed of the updates in the IoT sphere.

In June this year, NFC Forum announced the launch of NFC Release 15. This brought to life one of the core objectives of the organisation’s five year roadmap, originally published in 2023, to extend the Operating Volume for NFC Forum certified compliant devices and tags from 5mm to 20mm – OV5 to OV20. This fourfold increase is expected to advance new and exciting use cases across a variety of sectors including payments, automotive, transit and access control.
Security
Building a trusted ecosystem: standards and regulations in support of IoT security

In the five years since ETSI published EN 303 645, the first globally recognised baseline standard for IoT security, a great deal has changed, writes Alex Leadbeater, Technical Security Director, GSMA. At its time of release, the industry was awash…

Space-based solar power is moving rapidly from science fiction to serious possibility, with new research suggesting it could transform Europe’s future energy mix. A landmark study from King’s College London indicates that harvesting solar energy in orbit could reduce the continent’s renewable energy requirements by as much as 80%, reshaping both infrastructure planning and investment.
Technical Insights
Opinion: Are solar panels in space the future of renewable energy?

Space-based solar power is moving rapidly from science fiction to serious possibility, with new research suggesting it could transform Europe’s future energy mix. A landmark study from King’s College London indicates that harvesting solar energy in orbit could reduce the…

Jason Ghidella explores how Model-Based Design is helping engineering teams tackle rising system complexity, improve collaboration, and accelerate delivery. Drawing on real-world examples from companies such as Dyson, Danfoss, and Bosch eBike Systems, he explains how organisations are quantifying ROI, breaking down silos, and adopting modern CI/CD practices. The result is a practical look at why Model-Based Design is becoming central to digital transformation, and how it will continue to evolve over the coming years.
Technical Insights
Why model-based design is becoming essential for modern engineering teams

As modern systems – from autonomous vehicles to industrial automation and machinery – grow more complex, the software that powers them must evolve just as quickly. Engineering teams are now asked to deliver millions of lines of high-assurance code under…

Artificial intelligence is reshaping mobility, but its impact often falls short of the hype, with hidden costs and inflated expectations prompting businesses to focus on where AI actually delivers measurable value. At the 2025 International Telematics & Connected Mobility Conference in Vilnius, AI emerged as a central theme, highlighting Lithuania’s growing role in the global telematics ecosystem.
IoT Insights
AI in mobility: Lithuania’s growing hub shows both potential and pitfalls in smart transport

Albert Komar, head of brand at Lithuania-based software company Gurtam, looks at how AI is re-shaping the world of mobility, both in Lithuania and around the world. Artificial intelligence is having a powerful impact on mobility, though not always in…

Introduction to Smart Locks with Biometric Authentication In an era where security and convenience are paramount, smart locks have emerged as a cutting-edge alternative for access control, offering features that go far beyond the limitations of physical keys. A new generation of smart locks integrates advanced biometric technologies such as facial recognition and fingerprint scanning, allowing users to unlock doors with a simple glance or touch. Some high-end models even incorporate iris detection for an added layer of security. These innovations not only eliminate the need for carrying keys, but also significantly reduce the risk of lock-picking and unauthorised access.
IoT Insights
Unlocking innovation: high-performance imaging transforms modern smart lock design

Patrik Jan Spanik, Technical Marketing Analyst, onsemi, discusses how advanced imaging enables biometric smart locks to deliver secure, convenient, and intelligent access for homes. In an era where security and convenience are paramount, smart locks have emerged as a cutting-edge…

Mike McCamon, Executive Director of NFC Forum, explores Certification Release 15, highlighting its extended operating range, enhanced reliability, and how it enables seamless, next-generation NFC experiences across diverse industries and devices.
IoT Insights
Understanding NFC Forum’s certification release 15 and its impact

Mike McCamon, Executive Director of industry association NFC Forum, explores Certification Release 15, highlighting its extended operating range, enhanced reliability, and how it enables seamless, next-generation NFC experiences across diverse industries and devices. In June this year, NFC Forum announced…

As retailers accelerate their digital transformation, the challenge of managing thousands of connected devices has never been greater. Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) platforms are stepping in to unify, secure, and streamline retail operations—enhancing efficiency, reducing IT strain, and ensuring data protection across increasingly complex device ecosystems.
Industry Insights
AI, automation, and Edge computing: Inside SOTI’s approach to next-generation retail operations

As retailers embrace digital transformation, managing countless connected devices has become both a challenge and an opportunity. IoT Insider spoke with Jon Charters, Key Accounts Manager at SOTI, to explore how Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) platforms are transforming retail operations—enhancing…

Connected devices power modern industries, but passwords leave them exposed. Passkeys offer stronger, phishing-resistant authentication, helping manufacturers secure data, meet regulations, and build lasting user trust.
Technical Insights
From passwords to passkeys: securing connected devices with modern authentication

Connected devices power modern industries, but passwords leave them exposed. Niall McConachie, regional director (UK & Ireland) at Yubico writes that passkeys offer stronger, phishing-resistant authentication, helping manufacturers secure data, meet regulations, and build lasting user trust. The Internet of…

Quantum computing is nearing commercial reality, and its impact on electronics and IoT will be transformative. From optimisation and materials design to cybersecurity, the shift is inevitable. To stay competitive, organisations must begin building quantum readiness today—understanding, experimenting, and aligning strategies to harness the opportunities of this next computing revolution.
Technical Insights
Quantum Readiness: Why Electronics and IoT Leaders Must Act Now

Quantum computing is accelerating fast. Electronics and IoT leaders must act now to build quantum readiness and secure future competitiveness, writes Jan Leisse is CEO of eleQtron, Germany’s first quantum hardware company. Quantum computing is approaching fast. For companies in…

Saïd Gharout, VP for Standardisation at Kigen and Chair of the GSMA Working Group on eSIM Standards, explains how the SGP.32 standard came about and why it represents a transformative step in enabling secure, scalable, and interoperable connectivity for the next generation of IoT devices.
Technical Insights
Inside SGP.32: The new GSMA standard powering secure, efficient, and interoperable IoT devices

Saïd Gharout, VP for Standardisation at Kigen and Chair of the GMSA Working Group on eSim Standards, explains how the SGP.32 standard came about and why it represents a transformative step in enabling secure, scalable, and interoperable connectivity for the…

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