This document provides an introduction to Internet of Things (IoT) and Big Data Analytics. It discusses why IoT is an important and growing trend, defining IoT as connecting physical objects to the internet. It notes that billions of devices are expected to be connected by 2020. The document then discusses some key IoT technologies like communication standards, sensors, and embedded systems. It also outlines some common IoT applications and opportunities in areas like smart homes, healthcare, transportation and more. Finally, the document introduces some characteristics of big data, such as the scale, variety and velocity of data that is now being generated and needs to be analyzed.
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