7 lessons manufacturers can learn from automakers in the era of software-defined everything
In short A software-defined-everything revolution is currently changing hardware technology architectures. Automotive OEMs are leading this revolution with 80%+ of carmakers actively building software-defined vehicle architectures. Manufacturers and industrial...
60+ emerging industrial digital technologies you should have on your radar (2026 update)
In short IoT Analytics identified 64 industrial digital technologies that those working in industrial operations should have on their radar: 21 in AI & ML, 18 in automation & robotics, 13 in IoT hardware & connectivity, and 12 in cloud, software, &...
The top 10 industrial automation trends—as seen at SPS 2025
In short The IoT Analytics research team updated its list of top 10 industrial automation trends after attendance of SPS (the Smart Production Solutions fair) in November 2025 . IoT Analytics had a team of 4 analysts in attendance, together producing a 79-page event...
OT cybersecurity: How IT/OT convergence and AI are changing security architectures
In short While industrial executives often cite AI and IT/OT convergence as the most promising future developments, these technologies create new and complex cyber attack surfaces. IoT Analytics’ 49-page OT Cybersecurity Insights Report 2026 identifies several trends...