By Jennifer Strawn, executive VP, head of global solutions and sourcing for Rand Technology. The Semiconductor Industry: Threatening IoT's Future? The Internet of Things (IoT) has become increasingly vital in our interconnected world, where technological devices enable our everyday lives. Today, there is an expectation that products will seamlessly connect and operate without difficulty. Popular devices that rely on IoT connectivity include smart home devices, wearables, industrial sensors used in manufacturing and agriculture, patient monitoring devices, medication dispensers, and smart appliances. Each of these requires semiconductors to power their operations and enable connectivity. The full potential of IoT heavily depends on the availability of these semiconductors to meet current and future demands; these industries are inextricably linked. Thus, the ongoing challenges within the semiconductor industry pose a long-term threat to IoT functionality, and its stability significantly