The document provides an introduction to the Internet of Things (IoT). It defines IoT as a network of physical objects embedded with electronics, software and sensors that allows objects to connect and exchange data over a network. The growth of IoT is projected to unfold in five phases, from point solutions to standardized and inherently connected building blocks. Foundational examples include a Coke machine connected to the internet in 1982 to report inventory. The document also outlines relevant standards, architecture, technologies and applications for IoT.