This document discusses machine-to-machine (M2M) communication and the Internet of Things. It describes how the physical and digital worlds are converging, with companies leveraging devices, data, and connectivity to transform their business models. The document outlines Orange Business Services' end-to-end value proposition for supporting customers' M2M initiatives throughout the entire lifecycle, including managing connectivity, application development, and integration. Key takeaways are that data and M2M are important for business intelligence, Orange can deliver customized M2M solutions, and they can help articulate M2M's potential.