IoT Alliance Australia rebrands to Connected Technology Alliance

IoT Alliance Australia has rebranded itself to the Connected Technology Alliance, a move that coincides with the release of a new strategic plan, website and membership model. 

The organisation’s 2026 Strategic Plan was developed through CEO roundtables and interviews with members.  

The strategy replaces nine workstreams with three focus areas.

This comprises of 'trusted technology' – security, governance and transparency; 'connected systems and data' – IoT fundamentals, connectivity and analytics; and 'industry transformation' – emerging technology adoption and workforce evolution.

A new website will serve as the central hub for the organisation’s activities, housing the strategic plan, membership information, workstream updates and events. 

The Alliance's new membership model designed to simplify participation and support long-term sustainability. The updated structure shifts from individual memberships to organisation-based tiers with revised categories and fees. 

Upcoming activities of the Alliance include the Connected Tech 2026 conference in September 2026; a new webinar series launching later this year; workstream activity across the three strategic focus areas; a member showcase on the website to support business development opportunities; and ongoing CEO roundtables and member engagement to track progress against the strategic plan.

Judy Anderson, chair of Connected Technology Alliance, said the new name reflects the changing role of connected technology across the economy. 

“Connected technology underpins all industries and businesses operations, including how infrastructure is managed and how data moves across the economy," she said.

"We all need to have confidence in these crucial systems. It is no longer just about IoT or companies that identify as ‘tech’; it’s about the organisations and the people that rely on these systems every day.

"The Connected Technology Alliance reflects that broader ecosystem and the role the Alliance plays in shaping its future.” 

In September, the nation’s peak IoT industry body named Adam Beck as CEO.

Earlier last year, the Australian Government selected the Alliance to co-develop Australia’s first Security Labelling Scheme for Smart Devices, designed to help consumers compare the cyber security of connected products.