Posts by Cirrus Link
The Evolution of Edge Computing Supporting SCADA
Edge computing is the next step in the evolution of computing supply and demand. SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) is a computer system for gathering and analyzing real-time data. Many systems rely on “the Cloud” for data transfer but even the cloud has its limits. The heavy work is done at the Cloud’s edge.…
Read MoreCirrus Link Solutions MQTT Server Resources Make SCADA Solutions Possible
When choosing a technical partner for your MQTT server infrastructure and SCADA and IIoT needs, make sure that they offer additional resources. You need a partner that can provide you ample support before, during and after installation; one that provides resources readily available when you need them. Cirrus Link Solutions is an innovative technical partner…
Read MoreSummary – MQTT Server Webinar Explaining Redundancy and Security
On November 6th, 2019, Cirrus Link Solutions’ President, Arlen Nipper (co-inventor of MQTT), conducted a webinar on MQTT Server Environments. The webinar, titled “How to Create a Secure, Redundant, Highly Available MQTT Environment”, is the 3rd in a series and addressed best practices in using MQTT, defined how to configure the Chariot MQTT Server, and…
Read MoreEdge Computing Cloud Injector Module Essentials
Edge computing is essential in many industries where data collection and analysis must occur quickly. Properly architected edge computing solutions result in improved operational efficiency, performance and safety. In today’s “always-on” industrial environments, minimized downtime is critical. Keeping data flowing often requires an edge computing environment that is scalable, flexible and not limited to a…
Read MoreThe Co-Inventor of MQTT Enabling MQTT Server and Edge Device Solutions for IIOT Founded Cirrus Link Solutions
Cirrus Link Solutions’ founder and CTO, Arlen Nipper, is one of the two inventors of MQTT. He began working with embedded computers as a coop-student with Amoco pipeline in 1978. His professional career started as a SCADA engineer for the pipeline and transportation divisions of Koch Industries. His work in SCADA, responding to the need for…
Read MoreMQTT Edge Devices Start With Expert Partnerships
Inductive Automation, one of the fastest-growing SCADA and HMI companies and Cirrus Link Solutions have partnered to produce a superior SCADA/IIoT experience with the Ignition Edge MQTT Software solution. Cirrus Link Solution’s Edge MQTT software turns virtually any field device, such as a touch panel, Industrial PC or a client terminal, into lightweight, MQTT-enabled edge…
Read MoreCirrus Link’s Key Role in the Evolution of Edge Devices & MQTT
Cirrus Link at its foundation has been enabling Edge Devices for over 20 years with our direct involvement in the invention of the MQTT protocol. MQTT is the standard protocol used for IoT solutions. MQTT is a simple, lightweight, publish-and-subscribe protocol that was open-sourced by the Eclipse Foundation under the PAHU project name, and became an…
Read MoreEdge Computing – Making the Right Choices at the Edge
When considering edge computing IoT architectures, many individuals allow expedience and technology to drive their decisions. This can lead to disaster. A successful edge computing solution requires careful consideration of end goals. Each component of your architecture must perform and deliver according to your needs. Since the amount of IoT-generated data rapidly increases, selecting the…
Read MoreEdge Device Using Sparkplug Specification Crucial in MQTT Infrastructure
In the context of IIoT, edge device and edge computing refer to the infrastructure that exists close to the sources of data. More specifically, edge device includes various computing devices that reside away from the centralized computing available in the cloud. For example, SCADA systems, and time-series databases which aggregate data from a variety…
Read MoreThe Chariot MQTT Server – Understanding and Utilization
An MQTT server uses a machine-to-machine protocol called Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT). This protocol is designed to facilitate lightweight publish/subscribe message transportation for low-bandwidth, high-latency networks. It minimizes network bandwidth and resource requirements while ensuring reliability by keeping packet headers as small as possible. MQTT servers are utilized for a variety of IoT devices,…
Read MoreMQTT Demo – Learn about MQTT & Ignition for IIoT
February 23, 2018 Check out Arlen Nipper’s MQTT demo video. It covers the basics on MQTT modules, MQTT architectures and benefits of MQTT solutions. Watch how with MQTT, Ignition self discovers over 50,000 tags and their meta data in seconds. Check the MQTT Demo out here.
Read MoreCirrus Link Launches Vimeo Channel
Cirrus Link is excited to launch its new Vimeo channel. The videos on the channel will contains how-to tutorials, MQTT information, product overviews and much more. Visit the link below to check them out! https://vimeo.com/cirruslink
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