Book excerpt: Experts continue to struggle with developing methods to effectively navigate the intricate landscape of the Internet of Things (IoT). As the IoT landscape continues to expand and influence various industries, from healthcare to smart cities and beyond, scholars often find themselves facing an absence of comprehensive guidance in navigating this evolving technological landscape. The challenges are multifaceted and include the need for intelligent modeling techniques, the intricacies of managing IoT applications, and the relentless pace of technological advancements. This issue of staying well-informed and equipped to address these challenges demands an insightful solution. To tackle these challenges, Scalable Modeling and Efficient Management of IoT Applications emerges as a valuable resource, offering a multitude of effective solutions to address these concerns. This is a book that was meticulously crafted to empower scholars with the knowledge and tools they need. By tackling the scarcity of guidance on intelligent modeling techniques, the book equips readers with a profound understanding of the fundamental concepts, algorithms, and methodologies crucial for designing and managing intelligent IoT systems.