A revolution growing from the home

From smart kettles to self-driving cars, the Internet of Things is all around us already, but how informed are you about it? Amanda Connolly looks at what you really need to know about our increasingly connected world

Niall McConnell commercial director, Convergent

Essentially, the term Internet of Things (IoT) refers to devices with an internet connection. More specifically, it’s the process of adding digital intelligence to a product, like a thermostat or even a toaster, that would otherwise have been disconnected from the digital world.

For example, a laptop or computer wouldn’t be considered part of the Internet of Things as you’d expect both of those products to have a network connection. A smartwatch or ...