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New to MQTT? Start here.
If you’re new to MQTT, one of the biggest challenges isn’t understanding what the protocol is, it’s visualizing how everything works together. Questions like these are common: Where does the MQTT broker fit? What do MQTT clients actually do? How does data get from an edge device into Ignition? What is Sparkplug, and why does…
5 myths about building a Unified Namespace
The Unified Namespace (UNS) has become one of the most talked-about architectural approaches in industrial automation. As more organizations look to connect operational technology (OT) and enterprise systems, the idea of a centralized, real-time source of truth is understandably appealing. But with all the discussion surrounding the UNS has come a fair amount of…
Three ways to kickstart your Unified Namespace
One of the biggest misconceptions about a Unified Namespace (UNS) is that it requires an enterprise-wide project before you can realize any value. In reality, many successful implementations start with a single machine, one production line, or a handful of assets. The goal isn’t to connect everything at once. It’s to build a repeatable architecture…
What modern MQTT deployments need: Four takeaways from our Chariot 3.0 webinar
Industrial MQTT infrastructure is evolving, and organizations are looking for deployment options that are more flexible, easier to manage, and better suited for modern architectures. In our recent webinar, From Deployment to Data: What’s New in Chariot 3.0 and Sparkplug V4, Cirrus Link CTO Wes Johnson and VP of Sales Engineering Nathan Davenport shared…
The growing role of OT in modern data centers
When people think of data centers, they often picture rows of servers, networking equipment, and the IT systems that power cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and digital services. While these technologies are certainly at the heart of every data center, they tell only part of the story. Behind every server rack is a complex operational…
Chariot expands with new deployment and integration capabilities
We’re excited to announce the latest release of Chariot MQTT Server Version 3.0, which introduces new deployment flexibility, integrated functionality, and expanded capabilities. This release builds on the existing Chariot experience customers already know, while making it easier to extend, deploy, and manage MQTT infrastructure across a wider range of environments. What’s new in Chariot…
How to secure your MQTT infrastructure
MQTT has become a foundational technology for industrial data movement through powering real-time communication between edge devices, SCADA systems, and cloud applications. But despite its widespread adoption, MQTT is often misunderstood when it comes to security. The reality is that MQTT is not inherently insecure but rather proper implementations are. In this post, we’ll walk…
Standalone MQTT servers vs. clustered MQTT server topologies in OT systems
As organizations scale industrial data infrastructure, they eventually face a design decision: how should MQTT servers be deployed to support reliability, performance, and high availability? In many architectures, clustering is presented as an answer. Clustering is when multiple MQTT servers are grouped together and exposed as a single endpoint, with the goal of simplifying scalability…
MQTT is one-way? Let’s set the record straight
A common misconception about MQTT is that it’s a one-way protocol, useful for sending telemetry data upstream, but not suited for command and control. This belief usually comes from how MQTT is first implemented. Many architectures begin by publishing operational data from devices into a central system for visualization or analytics. When no messages are…
MQTT vs. REST vs. OPC UA: Which fits modern industrial architecture?
Industrial communication protocols have evolved dramatically over the last four decades. From the early days of serial polling to TCP/IP and now publish/subscribe architectures, the goal has remained the same: move data efficiently, securely, and reliably. But as manufacturers connect more devices, expand to multi-site operations, and push analytics to the cloud, legacy communication models…
Overcoming data gatekeeping in industrial manufacturing
In the industrial world, data is power. But too often, that power is locked away. From OEMs who won’t share register maps to siloed SCADA systems, manufacturers face a persistent challenge: they can’t access their own operational data. The result is slow decision-making, stalled digital transformation, and missed opportunities for optimization. At the IIoT World…
Why becoming a certified integrator sets you apart (Streamline Control’s take)
Streamline Control is a Calgary-based systems integrator with over a decade of experience and a one hundred percent success rate in delivering modern industrial control systems. Specializing in real-time OT/IT solutions, Streamline’s core industries include oil and gas, particularly midstream, along with renewables such as solar O&M and emerging data center projects. The team is…