Explain what the Internet of Things (IoT) is and provide a brief history, in your own words, of the IoT

Collaborative Technologies and the Internet of Things (IoT) (100 points)

The Internet of Things (IoT) is becoming increasingly popular in both business and everyday life.

Explain what the Internet of Things (IoT) is and provide a brief history, in your own words, of the IoT.
Discuss the potential impact that IoT can have on how people live.
Select a company and explain how the organization has benefited from the IoT. Detail specific examples of how the company benefited.
How has the IoT been impacted by the pandemic? Explain specific examples.