OPC UA vs. MQTT (a comparison of the most important features)
OPC UA vs. MQTT: Understand the key differences between the two protocols and their impact on OT/IT integration.
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OPC UA vs. MQTT: Understand the key differences between the two protocols and their impact on OT/IT integration.
The Unified Namespace (UNS) in Manufacturing illustrated with a practical example: How this concept accelerates digital transformation.
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Learn how the distributed Unified Namespace (UNS) architecture enables efficient integration of streaming, batch, and big data.
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Fewer data types, more efficiency: How a lean approach in the Unified Namespace (UNS) improves scalability and interoperability.
Increase efficiency and data quality: IT/OT interoperability in the Unified Namespace enables seamless integration of OT and IT systems.
Data formats in the Unified Namespace (UNS): Advantages and disadvantages for optimal data structures in production environments.
Guide to data modeling in the Unified Namespace (UNS): Step-by-step development and standardization for a scalable architecture.
Why is MQTT considered the de facto standard in the Industrial Unified Namespace (UNS)? Overview of benefits and core features.
How to create a scalable MQTT topic namespace: best practices, practical tips, and ISA-95 as a guide for industrial IoT.
MQTT Last Will: The digital testament to reliable data transmission in the Industrial Unified Namespace (UNS).
Using MQTT Retained Messages in the Unified Namespace (UNS): best practices and benefits for scalable architectures.
Industrial APIs connect real-time data from OT and IT based on the HTTP standard – efficient and scalable for ERP,
Learn how to connect Siemens S7 controllers to the Unified Namespace (UNS) bidirectionally through TCP, RFC 1006, OPC UA, or
Discover how to seamlessly integrate Siemens S7 controllers with MQTT — including step-by-step instructions, options, and best practices.
Find out in our step-by-step guide how the seamless integration of Beckhoff TwinCAT to MQTT across factory boundaries works.
How to leverage AI agents in the Unified Namespace (UNS) – best practices for boosting factory automation and operational efficiency.
Discover how ICONICS integrates seamlessly into the Unified Namespace (UNS) – with minimal integration effort and maximum flexibility.
IT/OT convergence is more than just technology: it is, above all, an organizational process toward integrated IT/OT teams.
Comparison of Infrastructure as Code vs. No/Low Code in IT/OT integration for Industry 4.0 applications and factory environments.