A Unified Namespace (UNS) is the backbone of scalable Industrial IoT (IIoT) solutions. It acts as a centralized data hub where all devices and applications can publish or consume data—eliminating the need for complex, one-to-one connections.
WHY UNIFIED NAMESPACE?
In the past (Industry 3.0), factories relied on direct connections between systems—creating a tangled web that was costly and hard to maintain. The UNS changes that by replacing thousands of connections with a single, unified data layer.
THE FOUNDATION OF SCALABLE INDUSTRY 4.0 SOLUTIONS
To be truly scalable and future-ready, modern IIoT solutions must be:
- Report by Exception: Only changes are reported, reducing data noise.
- Edge-Driven: Devices send data when it matters—no polling needed.
- Open Architecture: All systems can access and share the same data.
- Lightweight: Efficient data communication that doesn’t burden your network.
MQTT + Sparkplug: Powering Scalable Integration
MQTT is a lightweight messaging protocol ideal for IIoT. Sparkplug, built on MQTT, standardizes how industrial data is structured and shared. Together with the Unified Namespace, they create a powerful, scalable, and future-proof foundation for your digital transformation.
