When most people think of IoT, they picture factories, logistics hubs, or smart cities — not aircraft flying at 45,000 feet. Yet information on the latest unmanned aerial vehicles deployed by national defence agencies around the world shows just how…
From TV remotes to CCTV: e-peas pushes battery-free devices into the mainstream
As pressure mounts on the electronics industry to address the environmental and safety risks of batteries, e-peas is positioning itself at the centre of a shift towards energy harvesting and more sustainable power solutions. Founded to develop ultra-low-power semiconductor solutions,…
Cybersecurity’s human cost: high stress and job insecurity haunt tech teams
Cyber security specialists are paid to be paranoid. Every day they anticipate sophisticated attacks, patch vulnerabilities, and stay one step ahead of criminals. But a new survey suggests that the paranoia many feel is no longer confined to the digital…
Wi-Fi HaLow and Wi-Fi 7: IoT growth comes from fit, not hype
For years, the conversation around Wi-Fi and the Internet of Things has been framed as a trade-off: performance versus power, scale versus simplicity, innovation versus practicality. The reality emerging in 2026 is far more constructive, writes Jeff Platon, Vice President of…
The great Cloud repatriation: why UK businesses are bringing data home
More UK organisations are treating Cloud location as a governance risk decision, because incidents and audits expose questions around jurisdiction, access and evidence, writes Mark Lewis, Chief Marketing Officer at Pulsant. Recent research found that 87% of respondents plan to…
Amazon rolls out Alexa+ in the UK, bringing AI to the smart home
Owners of Amazon’s Echo smart speakers in the UK are set to receive an AI-powered upgrade that could reshape interactions across the smart home. Branded Alexa+, the update equips the assistant to manage connected devices more intelligently, follow multi-turn interactions,…
Quantum pioneers Bennett and Brassard win 2025 Turing Award: securing the IoT future
Charles H. Bennett and Gilles Brassard have been named recipients of the 2025 ACM A.M. Turing Award for their ground-breaking work in quantum information science, a field that is reshaping secure communication and computing and has major implications for the…
SIMCom strips LTE from smart AI modules as IoT connectivity standards fragment
For companies running vast fleets of IoT devices, the biggest headache is no longer the sensors themselves—it’s figuring out how those devices will stay connected over the next decade. Mads Fischer, European Sales Director at SIMCom, says fleet owners are…
Hovmand targets data centre boom with heavy-duty lifters for next gen servers
Hovmand is looking to capitalise on growth in next gen data centres with its modular, ergonomic lifters, designed to help operators manage ever-heavier equipment. Speaking to IoT Insider at Tech Show London, Oliver Bredgaard, Business Development Manager – Data Centres…
Forescout Report: healthcare rises up list of IoT security risks
Cyber threats targeting healthcare IoT and operational technology are rising sharply, with hospitals and clinics increasingly in the crosshairs of attackers, according to new research from Forescout’s Vedere Labs. The report found that in 2025, healthcare emerged as the fourth…