IoT Connectivity & Networking Award
Building the Bridges of a Connected World
About this award
The IoT Connectivity & Networking Award recognizes the technologies, platforms, and infrastructure that enable reliable communication across connected systems. From edge devices and gateways to cloud platforms and enterprise integrations, connectivity forms the backbone of modern IoT deployments.
This award honors the organizations building the networking solutions that make large-scale IoT possible. Whether through messaging platforms, network infrastructure, connectivity protocols, or data transport architectures, the winning solutions demonstrate reliability, scalability, security, and real-world impact.
Why IoT matters in connectivity and networking
Every IoT deployment depends on the ability to move data quickly, securely, and reliably between devices, systems, and applications. Connectivity platforms transform raw device data into actionable intelligence by ensuring that information flows seamlessly across distributed environments.
Advancements in networking technologies, messaging protocols, and data streaming architectures allow organizations to scale deployments across thousands or millions of devices. These innovations power industries ranging from smart cities and manufacturing to healthcare, transportation, energy, and critical infrastructure.
The IoT Connectivity & Networking Award highlights the solutions that make these systems possible by providing the infrastructure that keeps the connected world running.
Who should enter
MQTT and messaging infrastructure providers
Edge-to-cloud networking platforms
Industrial IoT networking solutions
Secure device communication technologies
Network orchestration and management platforms
Telecommunications providers supporting IoT
Connectivity solutions enabling large-scale deployments
Entries are welcome from organizations building or deploying connectivity and networking solutions that enable reliable IoT operations, including platforms, protocols, infrastructure, data streaming systems, messaging architectures, and proven deployment models.
Judging criteria
- Innovation in IoT connectivity, networking, messaging, or data transport technologies
- Scalability and reliability of the platform, protocol, network, or infrastructure
- Security and data integrity across connected environments
- Interoperability with devices, gateways, platforms, cloud systems, and enterprise applications
- Real-world impact through deployments, customer outcomes, operational results, or adoption proof
- Contribution to IoT adoption by enabling large-scale, resilient, and trusted connected systems
Benefits
- Recognition across IoThinkTank digital channels
- Dedicated winners page and newsroom coverage
- Winners badge and digital assets for promotion
- Visibility within the broader IoT community
Current cycle
The 2026 IoT Connectivity & Networking Award is part of the current IoThinkTank awards program. Review the timeline below, then visit the award page or application page to prepare your entry.
- Entries Open: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
- Early Bird Deadline: Friday, June 26, 2026
- Final Entry Deadline: Friday, July 24, 2026
- Winners Announced: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Previous winners
2025 Winner
HiveMQ was selected as the winner of the 2025 IoT Connectivity & Networking Award for its HiveMQ Platform, a trusted edge-to-cloud data streaming solution that enables reliable, real-time connectivity for mission-critical IoT systems worldwide.
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Benefits of Winning
Celebrating Success: Benefits of Winning an IoThinkTank IoT Award
Winning an IoThinkTank Award is more than just an accolade; it's a recognition of your exceptional contribution to a sustainable future. As a distinguished winner, you will enjoy a myriad of benefits that amplify the reach and impact of your initiatives:
1. Prominent Press Recognition:
- Your IoT project, company, or individual achievement will be prominently featured in a press release distributed by IoThinkTank. This widespread acknowledgment ensures that your success reverberates across industry channels, reaching a global audience.
2. Media Kit for Amplified Visibility:
- Receive an exclusive media kit, meticulously crafted to showcase your achievement. This kit includes high-quality logos and customized award badge(s) that you can integrate into your marketing materials, social media, and communication channels, amplifying the visibility of your environmental impact.
3. Authorized Use of IoThinkTank Logo and Awards Badge:
- Gain permission to proudly display the IoThinkTank logo and the prestigious IoT Environmental Impact Award badge on your official website and promotional materials. This visual testament serves as a symbol of your commitment to environmental stewardship and innovation.
4. Inclusion in Winners Page:
- Enjoy a dedicated presence on the IoThinkTank Winners Page, featuring your company logo and a link to your website. This digital showcase ensures that industry professionals, peers, and stakeholders recognize and celebrate your achievement long after the awards ceremony.
5. Extended Exposure with a Year-Long Profile:
- Benefit from a full-year spotlight on IoThinkTank.com with a dedicated profile for your winning project, company, or individual contribution. Showcase your journey, milestones, and environmental impact, providing an immersive experience for visitors seeking insights into cutting-edge IoT solutions.
Upcoming Awards
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2026 IoT Digital Twin Innovation Award:
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2026 IoT Sustainability & Energy Efficiency Award:
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2026 IoT Enabling Technology Award:
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