The Ultimate Guide to Internet of Things

2026 · Canadian Edition

Also known as IoT.

The Internet of Things (IoT) represents a vast network of interconnected devices and technologies that communicate, collect, and exchange data to transform various aspects of daily life and industry. From smart homes and cities to healthcare and manufacturing, IoT is reshaping how businesses operate and how individuals interact with technology.

Exploring our recent stories, you'll find insights into the rapid growth of IoT markets, critical security challenges, innovative partnerships, and real-world applications that illustrate IoT's expanding role. Learn about advancements in smart home certification, enterprise digital transformation led by CIOs, surges in IoT-related cyber threats, and the burgeoning market for IoT network management.

Read on to understand the intersection of IoT with emerging technologies like AI, edge computing, and 5G, as well as how enterprises are navigating the complexities of scalability, privacy, and security in IoT deployments. Whether you're interested in how IoT enhances operational efficiency, drives sustainability, or demands new approaches to cybersecurity, our collection of stories offers valuable perspectives and guidance.

Canadian Internet of Things news
Analyst Insights
Data centre market set to hit USD $1.08 trillion by 2034
Polaris Market Research · IoT · UC
Last week
Tenable launches OT discovery tool for exposure management
Gartner · IoT · DataCentre infrastructure
This month
Conflow wins Frost & Sullivan award for AI streetlights
Frost & Sullivan · IoT · Smart Cities
This month
AI dominates US CEO calls as Iran references surge
IoT Analytics · IoT · SaaS
This month
DigiCert posts record ARR after Valimail acquisition
IDC MarketScape · IoT · SaaS
Last month
Expert columns
Why businesses need wired, wireless, and power-over-ethernet (PoE) firewalls
By Leelin Thye of SonicWall
Last month
Inside Wialon's Partner Challenge: How telematics went off road at Dakar Rally
By Aliaksandr Kuushynau of Wialon
Last month
Why digital identity is the new perimeter in a zero-trust world
By Jeremy Blackburn of ChainIT
Last month
Purpose beyond profession: The impact of a career in tech
By Aileen Ryan of RAIN Alliance
Last month
Opinion: why women in tech Are redesigning safety - and what that means for us all
By Annabel Mantel of Ultion
Last month
Enterprises urged to act now on post-quantum security
By Vidya Shankaran CISSP of Commvault
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Trusted data at heart of Canada's global IDW drive
By Bobby Joseph of Melissa
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
SonicWall firewalls strengthen security for IoT era
By Tiju Cherian of SonicWall
Mon, 26th Jan 2026
In 2026, AI is setting course for maritime competitiveness
By Matt Miller of AVEVA
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026
By Andrew Burnet of Milestone Systems Interim
Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
Automation, on-device AI and operational visibility: The 2026 tech trends powering Canada's digital future
By Shash Anand of SOTI
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
Using Flash Storage to Unlock Insights from Unstructured Data
By Giorgio Ippoliti of Sandisk
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Connected construction powers the future of data centres
By Fred Rio of Trackunit
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
What businesses can learn from 15 years of data growth
By Steve Leeper of Datadobi
Thu, 1st May 2025
Interviews
6G in Canada: Terahertz research drives early work
Discussing Unified Communications
This month
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
Discussing Cloud Services
This month
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Discussing Manufacturing
Last month
Recent news
Trusted data at heart of Canada's global IDW drive
About Data Protection
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
Vocational training urged to close IT reseller skills gap
About Malware
Sat, 31st Jan 2026
Canadian shoppers demand value, personalisation & trust
About Data Protection
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
CANARIE: The network behind Canada's scientific breakthroughs
About Cloud Services
Sat, 17th Jan 2026
Automation, on-device AI and operational visibility: The 2026 tech trends powering Canada's digital future
About Data Protection
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
Enterprises urged to rethink mobility as device chaos grows
About Business Continuity
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Blackline Safety wins 2025 Calgary Award for social impact
About Sustainability
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Canadian IT leaders boost network spend to meet AI demands
About Firewalls
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Canadian firms see reliable 5G as vital for innovation & growth
About Firewalls
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Canadian healthcare leads in AI despite outdated IT systems
About Telehealth
Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Kyndryl expands Google Cloud service for AI workloads
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
Quantum Computing launches NeuraWave for edge AI inference
About Robotics
Last week
Eseye adds SGP.32 support to AnyNet+ eSIM platform
About Data Protection
Last week
GE Appliances rolls out 800 AI agents across operations
About Cloud Services
Last week
GSA report says 5G market enters more selective phase
About Trends & Predictions
Last week
SITA launches managed airport network service with HPE
About Firewalls
Last week
Canada's High Commissioner visits Genetec Sydney centre
About Smart Cities
Last week
Parameter launches battery module for hazardous sites
About Network Infrastructure
Last week
ServiceNow completes USD $7.75 billion Armis acquisition
About Firewalls
Last week
Blackline Safety fire & hazmat customer base grows 42%
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