The Digital Playbook is using AIoT synonymous with Smart Connected Products and Solutions. Consequently, part I of the Digital Playbook starts with a discussion of the what, why, how and who of the AIoT. Based on this, we provide an introduction to the core technical topics that are enabling the AIoT. This is structured as a series of 101 chapters, including Artificial Intelligence 101, Data 101, Digital Twin 101, Internet of Things 101, and Hardware 101.