[On-demand] MQTT and Sparkplug: Delivering Plug-and-Play Interoperability for IIoT
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[On-demand] MQTT and Sparkplug: Delivering Plug-and-Play Interoperability for IIoT

This on-demand video session provides an in-depth exploration of the benefits and key features of Sparkplug, an open-source specification that complements MQTT to provide plug-and-play interoperability for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). The session covers how Sparkplug is a game changer in enabling digital transformation and Industry 4.0 in manufacturing by facilitating data exchange […]

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Four Key Technological Considerations for Successful Deployment of Connected Car Services
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Four Key Technological Considerations for Successful Deployment of Connected Car Services

Data powers connected car services. From helping engineers understand how vehicles perform, to enabling predictive maintenance, to providing customers with information like road and traffic conditions, data is at the core. As such, it must be available in the right place and at the right time. I’ve helped many customers build the right technology stack […]

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2023 Buyer’s Guide: MQTT Platforms
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2023 Buyer’s Guide: MQTT Platforms

Over the past several years, we’ve seen unprecedented growth in the connected world and data-driven decision-making. Chances are you found this guide because you are trying to figure out how to effectively use data to build new connected products, achieve more efficient operations, or improve the customer experience. Successful IoT projects and digital transformation depend […]

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A Data-Driven Approach to Sustainability in Industry 4.0 Using MQTT
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A Data-Driven Approach to Sustainability in Industry 4.0 Using MQTT

Industry 4.0 is ushering in a sustainable era leveraging digitization, artificial intelligence (AI), the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and similar technologies. Sustainability is undoubtedly the way forward for a better future and a greener planet. But, can we achieve our sustainability goals in a world driven by devices built with proprietary protocols and siloed […]

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IIoT Data Architecture Using MQTT and Kafka
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IIoT Data Architecture Using MQTT and Kafka

What is IIoT Data architecture? IIoT data architecture refers to the structured framework and processes for handling data within an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) system. It involves the collection, storage, processing, and analysis of data generated by industrial devices and sensors to derive valuable insights and support decision-making. Why do you need an MQTT […]

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Top 10 IoT Scalability Tests for an MQTT Broker
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Top 10 IoT Scalability Tests for an MQTT Broker

Many IoT applications begin with a small number of connected devices and then grow over time to a substantial number of devices. Therefore, it is important for organizations to understand how their IoT infrastructure will scale to handle an increase in the number of connected devices and the corresponding message throughput. Failure to plan for […]

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Enabling Digital Transformation in the Hydrocarbon Processing Industry with MQTT
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Enabling Digital Transformation in the Hydrocarbon Processing Industry with MQTT

Over the years, Hydrocarbon Processing Industry (HPI) is being pushed towards sustainability and towards reduced dependency on fossil fuels given the global rise in energy prices and political uncertainties. COVID-19 has led to demand uncertainty and supply chain constraints. All of this has accelerated the HPI focus on Digitization, Industry 4.0 initiatives, and factory modernization. […]

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MQTT Vs. HTTP for IoT
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MQTT Vs. HTTP for IoT

MQTT was designed for the Internet of Things (although it wasn’t called that at the time) whereas HTTP was created to make documents available across the internet. They both run over TCP connections, and are both client-server in architecture, but MQTT allows messages to pass in both directions between clients and servers whereas HTTP servers […]

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What is the best way to ingest IoT data to Microsoft Azure?
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What is the best way to ingest IoT data to Microsoft Azure?

Azure is widely considered to be one of the top 2 cloud platforms, along with AWS. Azure is also considered the top cloud platform for IoT applications. HiveMQ and IIoT World ran a survey that showed for companies implementing IIoT strategies, 26.1% are using Azure, 18.5% use AWS, and 17.8% are a private cloud self-hosted […]

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A database built for life on the edge is the smart solution
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A database built for life on the edge is the smart solution

With each passing day, the Internet of Things is becoming more and more prevalent – at the office, in the laboratory, on the production line, etc. IoT technology is not only improving the way things are done now, it is opening the doors to new advancements in areas such as real-time decision making and predictive […]

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What’s best for IIoT: An integration hub or an MQTT broker?
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What’s best for IIoT: An integration hub or an MQTT broker?

In the white paper “Data is the key in IT/OT convergence” we discuss how the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industry 4.0 are changing the way organizations are doing business by bridging the gap between operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT). One avenue is through data integration, and below, we provide a quick […]

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[Survey Results] MQTT Widely Used in IIoT
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[Survey Results] MQTT Widely Used in IIoT

For the last 2 years, HiveMQ has been actively promoting the use of MQTT in the Industrial IoT (IIoT) industry. We have seen a lot of interest in using MQTT to break down the proprietary data silos to modernize factory automation and remote asset management. Our participation in the Sparkplug specification has been directly tied […]

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