IoT in 2026: intelligence at the Edge, market momentum, and the regulatory tightrope

In 2026, the Internet of Things is no longer about connecting devices; it is about embedding intelligence into the physical world, writes Dario Betti, CEO, Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF). What began as telemetry streaming to distant Clouds has evolved into…

Unisys: why integration defines IoT’s next chapter

Connected devices have reached a critical inflection point. After a decade of explosive growth — with global IoT connections reaching 19.8 billion in 2025 and projected to exceed 40.6 billion by 2034 — enterprises face an uncomfortable truth: more devices…

IoT in 2026: the technologies driving the next wave of IoT growth

The Internet of Things stands at a pivotal inflection point. As we approach 2026, the convergence of Edge AI, advanced connectivity standards, and evolving regulatory frameworks is reshaping the IoT ecosystem in fundamental ways. Professor Muthu Ramachandran, Cybersecurity, AI, and…

iDenfy launches Shopify app to automate identity checks on high-risk e-commerce orders

iDenfy, a global identity verification and fraud prevention company, has launched a new Shopify app that automatically triggers identity checks on orders flagged as suspicious, as merchants grapple with rising levels of e-commerce fraud. The app integrates directly with Shopify’s…

Glamox brings smart lighting and heating controls to elite athletics school

Glamox has introduced a smart lighting system at a Bergen school for aspiring elite athletes that can trigger heating and ventilation systems, in what the company says is its first such installation in Norway and a sign of how building-automation…

Wialon adds Lytx AI dash cams as global demand for video telematics surges

Wialon has partnered with US-based Lytx to integrate its AI-enabled Surfsight dash cam technology into the Lithuanian fleet-management platform, as demand for video telematics accelerates across global transport and logistics markets. The collaboration gives Wialon customers access to Lytx’s Surfsight…

LG-owned Homey targets mass market with lower-cost Pro mini smart home hub

Homey, the Dutch smart home platform owned by LG Electronics, has released a lower-cost version of its flagship hub as it seeks to broaden its appeal in an increasingly competitive connected-home market. The Homey Pro mini, unveiled today in Enschede,…

WBA says Quality of Service mechanisms breakthrough could underpin next wave of low-latency applications

The Wireless Broadband Alliance has reported what it describes as a significant improvement in Wi-Fi performance following a series of field trials showing how standardised Quality of Service mechanisms can lead to latency reductions of up to 70%. The industry…

Casambi, DANLERS, and Calumino launch privacy-safe thermal sensing for smart buildings

Casambi Technologies, DANLERS, and Calumino have announced the commercial rollout of a privacy-safe thermal-sensing system for smart buildings, marking the full integration of Calumino’s low-resolution thermal technology into the Casambi wireless lighting platform through DANLERS’ plug-and-play controllers. The launch comes…

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…