The Ultimate Guide to Industrial IoT
A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Industrial IoT (IIoT).
What to know about Industrial IoT
Industrial IoT (IIoT) refers to the integration of Internet of Things technologies into industrial sectors such as manufacturing, energy, transportation, and infrastructure. By connecting machines, sensors, and systems, IIoT enables enhanced monitoring, automation, predictive maintenance, and data-driven decision-making to improve efficiency and productivity.
The stories tagged with Industrial IoT cover a wide range of topics, including market growth and digital transformation milestones, partnerships and collaborations among major technology providers, advances in smart and connected industrial solutions, cybersecurity threats and defenses, and the evolving role of AI, edge computing, and 5G in industrial settings. Readers will find insights into both technical innovations and business strategies shaping the future of industries leveraging IIoT.
Learning about Industrial IoT through these articles offers valuable understanding of how companies are navigating challenges such as cybersecurity risks, data management, and technology integration while capturing opportunities for operational excellence, sustainability, and workforce empowerment. This tag is ideal for professionals, technology enthusiasts, and decision-makers interested in the ongoing digital revolution within the industrial landscape.
Kiwi Industrial IoT News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Port Nelson rolls out private 5G across warehouses
Reliable warehouse scanning and safety communications are now less vulnerable to dead spots after a private 5G rollout across three Port Nelson sites.
MAF Roda NZ automation grads flag careers amid retention pressure
Graduates say wider promotion and better pay are needed to stop New Zealand’s post-harvest automation talent draining overseas.
AoFrio hits record revenue as EBITDA jumps 40 percent
AoFrio posts record NZD $83.2 million revenue as EBITDA jumps 40%, but tariff headwinds leave sales short of guidance for the year.
New Zealand backs low-cost digital tools for factories
New Zealand funds expansion of low-cost factory tech scheme to help 180 manufacturers boost productivity and compete with digital rivals.
Grundfos unveils smart groundwater controller in NZ
Grundfos launches CU 302 smart groundwater controller in New Zealand, adding app-based remote monitoring and constant-pressure control.
Datacom forms strategic partnership with Nozomi Networks
Datacom has formed a strategic partnership with Nozomi Networks to provide full-service IT and OT MSSP offerings designed to defend Aotearoa's infrastructure.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Industrial IoT
Manufacturers turn to AI as maintenance know-how fades
Claroty launches AI security agent for critical systems
IoT Analytics flags seven telecom trends at MWC 2026
Claroty launches Claire AI agent for cyber-physical systems
AVEVA named Verdantix leader in asset performance management
Featured News
Vanyar primed for success with Uriah Jacobs at the helm
A shortage of skilled partners is slowing wider adoption of Palantir Foundry and AIP, creating an opening for Vanyar in the commercial market.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
AI could help unlock the long-promised value of IoT, as Singapore-based Affirmo pushes real-time tracking into manufacturing and logistics.
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Australian operators face rising cyber risk as Rockwell warns poor visibility and unmanaged remote access can disrupt safety-critical systems.
Zetifi's connectivity solutions drive fleet and worker safety
Remote crews can now stay connected and monitored through Zetifi’s multi-network system, reducing risk and unnecessary check-ins in the field.
Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Industrial IoT News
PB Tech named Kiwi distributor for ADATA
ADATA Technology is the world's second-largest vendor of DRAM memory modules, ranks among the top 20 international brands from Taiwan.
Access Networks signs distie deal with industrial IoT provider Ursalink
Access Networks has inked a Distribution Agreement with industrial IoT provider Ursalink, boosting their IoT solutions in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
Spark's new IoT network reaches 98% of New Zealand
Spark has completed a nationwide rollout of its IoT Cat-M1 network, reaching 98% of New Zealand's population and revolutionizing connectivity for businesses.
Rockwell launches FactoryTalk ResilientEdge for factories
The software is designed to keep production running and cut integration complexity for manufacturers even if network links fail.
Aeris signs KDDI IoT platform transition agreement
The move gives KDDI continuity on a platform managing 104 million IoT devices, as Aeris seeks more multinational customers across Asia Pacific.
Transatel, Docomo & Zscaler launch IoT security service
Enterprises linking thousands of low-power devices across borders can now secure them without VPNs or on-device agents in Japan.
Schneider Electric & Kraken to speed grid connections
Utilities could connect data centres and industrial sites sooner as the companies' software aims to ease congestion without major grid upgrades.
Shell expands C3 AI reliability deal across global assets
The expanded programme could cut unplanned downtime across more than 13,000 monitored assets as AI shifts from alerts to fixing faults.
Innodisk unveils five-layer edge AI ecosystem at Computex
Businesses wanting to keep AI data on site are being targeted with tools for local model training, edge inference and remote updates.
ASPEED and Cupola360 unveil data centre systems portfolio
ASPEED and Cupola360 present server control, security silicon and AI-driven remote management systems for data centres and enterprise sites.
Getac launches rugged ZX80W tablets in ANZ markets
Field teams in Australia and New Zealand gain Windows 11 tablets that can run offline in remote sites, hazardous zones and harsh conditions.
Qualcomm unveils Dragonwing IQ10 robotics reference design
The platform is aimed at helping robotics developers move from prototypes to production with up to 700 TOPS of on-device AI.
Dragos acquires Phosphorus to widen OT security reach
Customers gain broader visibility over unmanaged devices as Dragos adds Phosphorus software to its OT security platform.
ADLINK unveils edge AI systems for robots & industry
Industrial users can now tap local AI for robots, vehicles and factory control as ADLINK expands its edge systems at COMPUTEX 2026.
Ferrari taps Bitdefender to bolster cyber defences
The rollout aims to give the carmaker centralised visibility across thousands of systems as attacks on connected industrial networks intensify.
Aveva & Snowflake launch zero-copy industrial tie-up
Industrial operators may get faster AI access to plant and business data, as the deal avoids copying information into separate systems.
Rockwell report says digital transformation now essential
Most manufacturers now see digital tools as necessary to stay competitive, but data use gaps, cyber risk and skills shortages remain.
EDGE Modular launches global containerised data centres
Demand for faster-deploying edge infrastructure is boosting interest in portable units that can be shipped to remote sites and redeployed as needs change.
Red Hat & Panasonic preload edge software on TOUGHBOOK
Users in manufacturing and defence will get faster deployment of rugged edge devices as Panasonic bundles Red Hat software on TOUGHBOOKs.
Vultr, SUSE & Supermicro team up for AI edge cloud
Enterprises running AI across multiple sites may cut latency and costs as the partners link cloud, edge hardware and Kubernetes management.