The Unified Namespace (UNS) is an architecture designed to centralize, standardize, and streamline data across an organization. By providing a single, cohesive data structure, UNS eliminates the barriers of fragmented data, making it accessible and actionable in real time.| Cirrus Link
In industrial systems, self-discovery is often seen as a convenience. something that saves time during configuration. But in practice, it’s much more than that. Self-discovery is a foundational concept that transforms how organizations deploy, scale, and maintain their OT infrastructure.| Cirrus Link
In industrial operations, getting data to the cloud is critical to gain insights for increased productivity. Getting the data is simpler; the challenge today is making that data useful once it gets there. Too often, companies race to implement cloud connectivity, collect massive volumes of OT data, and then find themselves stuck. The dashboards don’t… The post Why context is everything: Avoiding data swamps in the cloud appeared first on Cirrus Link.| Cirrus Link
In modern industrial environments, pushing operational data to the cloud is no longer a futuristic idea — it’s an expectation. Whether you’re enabling analytics in Snowflake, monitoring energy use across sites, or training machine learning models, access to clean, timely data from the plant floor is essential. But there’s a cost — and not just…| Cirrus Link
Sparkplug, the Eclipse TAHU Project, is an open-source IIoT MQTT Topic & Payload definition from the founder of MQTT, Alen Nipper - Cirrus Link Solutions.| Cirrus Link
March 5, 2018 With the explosion in adoption of IIOT applications utilizing MQTT as the messaging protocol, it is critical to implement cyber security at the forefront of its enablement. As with any other computer network, an IIOT application is only as secure as the weakest link in the infrastructure. This white paper will discuss…| Cirrus Link
Cirrus Link Solutions provides software solutions for IIoT using MQTT bridgeing the gap between IT and OT.| Cirrus Link
Cirrus Link provides a modular approach building Enterprise-Class IIOT/SCADA/MES applications delivering a superior OT solution connecting OT data to IT services for big data analytics| Cirrus Link
MQTT is a widely used protocol for connecting IIoT industrial devices, enabling efficient and real-time data exchange. However, it often gets misunderstood for security vulnerabilities, leading to misconceptions about its safety. In this paper, we will discuss essential steps to ensure MQTT security, from edge devices to cloud servers, and how to address denial of…| Cirrus Link
By Arlen Nipper, Co-Creator of MQTT and CTO of Cirrus Link Solutions Just joining us? Read Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 of the MQTT story. Once we had the MQTT client and broker model up and running, we began seeing the impact of the architecture, especially when we started eliminating the old poll/response… The post MQTT’s legacy: Report by Exception, openness, and the road ahead appeared first on Cirrus Link.| Cirrus Link
By Arlen Nipper, Co-creator of MQTT and CTO of Cirrus Link Solutions Just joining us? Read part 1 and part 2 of the MQTT story. In that small office at Phillips 66, Andy Stanford-Clark and I began the process of designing what would eventually become MQTT. We weren’t looking to create a standard. We were… The post Inventing MQTT: building a protocol from the ground up appeared first on Cirrus Link.| Cirrus Link
The key to plug-and-play industrial data In the world of industrial automation, accessing real-time data is no longer the biggest hurdle—getting that data to work together across systems is. That’s where Sparkplug comes in. Sparkplug is an open-source specification that works with MQTT to bring context, structure, and state awareness to industrial data. It’s the… The post What is Sparkplug? appeared first on Cirrus Link.| Cirrus Link
By Arlen Nipper, Co-Creator of MQTT and CTO of Cirrus Link Solutions Just joining us? Read part 1 of the MQTT story. As the reliability of AT&T’s circuits faded and the complexity of proprietary VSAT protocols grew, oil and gas companies were desperate for a better communication model. Enter TCP/IP — and a visionary customer…| Cirrus Link
The rise of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has ushered in a new era of connectivity, real-time data exchange, and smarter decision-making. At the heart of this transformation are two key technologies: MQTT and Sparkplug. While they are widely recognized in the IIoT world, many professionals still find them complex. This post aims to… The post Demystifying MQTT & Sparkplug: The backbone of industrial IoT appeared first on Cirrus Link.| Cirrus Link
By Arlen Nipper, Co-creator of MQTT and CTO of Cirrus Link Solutions In this four-part article series, I’ll explain the technologies and events that led up to Andy Stanford-Clark and me creating MQTT as we know it today. At the time, I was the CTO of Arcom Control Systems. Arcom developed and manufactured SCADA industrial… The post The legacy of SCADA and serial protocols: Laying the groundwork for MQTT appeared first on Cirrus Link.| Cirrus Link
Unlocking OT-to-IT data integration just got easier We’re excited to announce a new release of IoT Bridge for Snowflake, a major update that makes it easier than ever for manufacturers to move real-time operational data into Snowflake’s powerful data cloud. As organizations accelerate their digital transformation efforts, the ability to collect, contextualize, and analyze OT… The post New release for IoT Bridge for Snowflake appeared first on Cirrus Link.| Cirrus Link
While MQTT is an excellent transport protocol, it’s not the whole story. Enter Sparkplug.| Cirrus Link
SCADA system. Cirrus Link Solutions designed MQTT Modules for Ignition for the integration of data building IIoT and SCADA system solutions.| Cirrus Link
Ignition is the universal industrial platform for SCADA, MES, IIoT and more. Connect all your data across your entire enterprise and applications| Cirrus Link
When building out your MQTT architecture in Ignition or across an industrial enterprise, you’ll need an MQTT broker — also called an MQTT server — to manage the flow of data between devices and applications.| Cirrus Link
In industrial environments, data is more critical and more complex than ever. Machines, sensors, control systems, and enterprise platforms all need to talk to each other, reliably and in real time. But how do they do that without being tangled in a mess of custom connections? The answer lies in MQTT, a lightweight messaging protocol…| Cirrus Link
In industrial automation, messaging protocols are crucial in ensuring seamless communication between devices and systems. One such protocol, MQTT, has revolutionized data transmission in mission-critical environments.| Cirrus Link