 The Internet of Things, IoT, is a network of physical objects connected to the internet through embedded sensors and microprocessors. These objects can range from simple home appliances to complex industrial machinery, and they all have the ability to collect and send data over the internet. As of 2008, there were more devices connected to the internet than people, and this trend is expected to continue with estimates of 50 billion IoT devices by 2020. The IoT ecosystem is growing rapidly, enabling new capabilities for humans to monitor and control their environment. Data creation, information generation, meaning making, and action taking are the four key functions of the IoT ecosystem. This article was authored by Melanie Swan.