IoT Insider releases first issue of 2026

IoT Insider is pleased to announce the release of its first issue of 2026, delivering an in-depth exploration of the innovations, challenges, and ideas set to shape the IoT industry this year and beyond. Packed with expert commentary, product insights,…

From AI to cleantech: Hustle Awards seek businesses driving real-world tech impact

The Hustle Awards have opened entries for their Most Innovative Tech Award, a category designed to spotlight technology businesses whose products have evolved rapidly and gained traction over the past year. The awards, presented by IOT Insider‘s sister title, Startups…

US tech industry adapts to economic headwinds as revenues set to rise in 2026

US consumer technology revenues are set to reach $565bn in 2026, underscoring the sector’s resilience despite mounting tariff pressures and a more uncertain economic backdrop, according to new forecasts from the Consumer Technology Association. The trade body said the industry…

Global IoT connections set to reach 21.9 billion by 2026 as enterprises rethink connectivity strategies

The number of connected devices worldwide is expected to reach 21.9 billion in 2026, rising to about 30 billion by the start of the next decade, according to Wireless Logic, underscoring the growing centrality of the internet of things to…

Identiv completes shift of manufacturing to Thailand as it bets on advanced IoT production

Identiv, a US-listed provider of RFID- and Bluetooth-enabled Internet of Things solutions, has completed the transfer of its manufacturing operations from Singapore to a new facility in Bangkok, Thailand, as part of a broader effort to improve efficiency and support…

Digital Twin Consortium adds four testbeds to programme

The Digital Twin Consortium has expanded its Digital Twin Testbed Programme with the addition of four new testbeds, as the industry pushes beyond conventional digital replicas towards intelligent and generative systems. The non-profit group said the new projects would provide…

New certification opens path for commercial rollout of 5G non-terrestrial networks

Anritsu has passed the world’s first PCS Type Certification Review Board tests covering selected radio-frequency conformance cases for 5G New Radio non-terrestrial networks, marking a milestone for satellite-enabled 5G devices and their path to commercial deployment. The Japanese test and…

5V Tech partners with former AWS IoT chief to expand engineering recruitment across Middle East and North Africa

Specialist engineering recruitment firm 5V Tech has struck a partnership with Yasser Alsaied, the former Vice President of IoT at Amazon Web Services, as it expands its deep-technology talent operations across the Middle East and North Africa. The UK-based company…

Digital economy set to grow 9.5% in 2026 as AI acceleration reshapes global markets

The global digital economy is expected to grow by 9.5% in 2026, outpacing overall economic expansion by a factor of three, according to a new assessment released by the Saudi Arabia-based Digital Cooperation Organization. Drawing on survey responses from more…

Alice & Bob joins TERATEC in push to integrate quantum hardware into Europe’s HPC ecosystem

Alice & Bob, the Paris- and Boston-based quantum computing company, has joined TERATEC, the French high-performance computing initiative, as part of a push to accelerate the integration of quantum technologies into Europe’s HPC infrastructure. The move brings the startup into…