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The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the network of interconnected physical devices, vehicles, buildings, and other objects embedded with electronics, sensors, software, and network connectivity that enables these objects to collect and exchange data. It represents a significant expansion of the internet beyond traditional computers and smartphones, extending into everyday objects and environments. IoT is closely related to various areas such as Electronics for the design and production of the physical devices, Computers and Cloud Computing for handling large amounts of data generated by these devices, Web Hosting for providing online platforms that support IoT applications and services. Together, these technologies enable new forms of automation, monitoring, optimization, and decision-making, transforming industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, agriculture, and energy.