This document outlines a project on demystifying the Internet of Things (IoT) paradigm. It discusses communicating with IoT devices using protocols like MQTT and REST APIs. The objectives are to study IoT communication protocols and highlight case studies of IoT implementations in industries like manufacturing, supply chain, transportation, healthcare and smart governance. The timeline involves literature reviews, designing a smart home system, and case studies in October-November 2018. The conclusion is that detailed surveys, a smart home model, and case studies in various industries will be completed by the next progress presentation.