Rethinking IoT for wireless connectivity, security, and AI

The internet of things (IoT) is a huge market, with a forecast of 23.6 billion connections by 2026, according to ABI Research. This growth entails a wide range of devices and applications, opening up opportunities for different wireless connectivity technologies, improved security, and enhanced features with artificial intelligence. This month's issue covers all of it: wireless technologies, security, and AI in IoT. The Eclipse Foundation's 2021 IoT & Edge Developer survey revealed that the top three concerns of IoT developers are security, connectivity, and deployment. The significant increase in both security and connectivity concerns highlights the challenges that developers face in determining the right technologies for their applications, according to the report.