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May 30, 2025 New Zealand IoT Alliance

AIoT Momentum & Connected Infrastructure: May Newsletter

Kia ora,

Welcome to our May newsletter!

It is interesting to see momentum and groundswell building around AI. Suddenly organisations big and small are focused on using data for better decision making and operational efficiencies. It certainly feels like an inflection point where AI and IoT are converging, as IoT feeds the data and real time information from the physical world to models and analysis that is driven by AI algorithms.

In working with councils, transport agencies, and overall infrastructure programmes, I see massive opportunities for implementing IoT for smarter city infrastructure, smarter utilities infrastructure, smarter transport systems, smarter budgeting, and more efficient planning. Chorus and the IoT Alliance released this informative White Paper that provides in-depth information to these use cases.

It is so exciting, and we are just at the beginning of the curve for what is possible, with smarter sensing technology and efficiently managed IoT environmental monitoring and planning.

The IoT Alliance is engaged in multi-faceted aspects of this diverse ecosystem from device manufacturing and development to software and APIs, to data visibility and AI integration, to legal and commercial questions around safety and risk management.

What aspect of the IoT ecosystem are you interested in? We’re eager to engage with you as a member. Share your thoughts at info@iotalliance.org.nz


Navigating IoT: Legal Insights and Networking Event

Thank you to everyone who attended our Auckland event during Techweek25: ‘Navigating IoT: Legal Insights and Networking’. We enjoyed an excellent presentation and discussion on the legal considerations around the convergence of AI and IoT, and the associated cybersecurity risks, led by Executive Council member and Hudson Gavin Martin Partner, Edwin Lim.

Key takeaways and IoT areas that we need to continuously monitor and consider:

  • Device vulnerabilities: Exploiting weak authentication, outdated firmware, and unencrypted data in IoT devices.
  • Supply chain risks: Compromising AI models or IoT hardware at any stage. As we embrace the promise of AIoT, prioritising robust security measures is paramount. This includes secure-by-design principles, continuous monitoring, strong authentication, data encryption, and a proactive approach to threat intelligence.

What topics would you like featured at our upcoming Connect Events? We want to hear your suggestions at info@iotalliance.org.nz

New Members 

We’re excited to have DGSuite Limited, NetAion Limited, and SaferCities join as members so far this year and look forward to featuring these companies and engaging them in our ecosystem activities throughout the year.

We are pleased to feature IoT Alliance member Chorus in our new ‘IoT in the Spotlight’ section this month where we highlight the great work of our members (see further down the newsletter). 

Upcoming Industry Events

Are you attending an industry event or working on an interesting IoT project worth sharing with the community? Let us know through this form and we’ll help spread the word.

We hope you enjoy this month’s newsletter and thank you for your continued support.

Ngā mihi,

Theresa Corballis
Co-Deputy Chair, Executive Council

Read full news here: AIoT Momentum & Connected Infrastructure

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