By Andrew Boniface, head of product management, GBST

In recent years, there has been a lot of talk about the potential of the Internet of Things (IoT) to revolutionise how we live.

From microwaves that scan food packaging and follow cooking instructions, lights that switch on and off as we enter and leave rooms, to fridges that automatically order items as we run out, the vision is that connected devices will share information to make our lives easier.

Some ...