This document provides an introduction to machine-to-machine (M2M) communications and the Internet of Things (IoT) market. It discusses the growth of the M2M market, expected to reach over 220 billion euros in the coming years, and the variety of applications that will facilitate daily life such as smart metering, eHealth, and fleet management. The document also outlines the course, which will cover the key technologies behind M2M like wireless and wireline connectivity, IP networks, security, and device management. Finally, it discusses standards and industry alliances that are important to achieving interoperability in the evolving M2M and IoT ecosystem.
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