How does Unified Namespace (UNS), ISA95 and MQTT Sparkplug work together to implement Industry 4.0
There are a lot of new and old technologies being used to implement Industry 4.0 projects. Three technologies that I have seen used repeatedly are: UNS (Unified Namespace), ISA95 and MQTT Sparkplug. These technologies are not mutually exclusive and are in fact used together to solve many of the data integration challenges typically found in Industry 4.0 projects.
How these technologies can be used together is less clear. This is why I am thrilled that we have recently published a new white paper to explain how you can use UNS, ISA95 and MQTT Sparkplug to implement Industry 4.0 projects.
Check out the on-demand webinar here.
DISCLAIMER: Our perspective on implementing a Unified Namespace (UNS) has evolved over time. While this blog originally explored an approach using MQTT Sparkplug, our thinking has been refined through practical experience and deeper industry insights. We now advocate for a more flexible and scalable method for UNS implementation that better aligns with modern industrial data architectures. To explore our latest approach, we encourage you to read our blogs, Bringing Clarity to the Unified Namespace Approach, Why Sparkplug is Not Ideal as the Central UNS Solution, and Why MQTT is Critical for Building a Unified Namespace.
Ian Skerrett
Ian is a growth-oriented marketing leader focused on B2B infrastructure, IoT, and IIoT software with over 25 years experience in the software industry. He spent 13 years with the Eclipse Foundation and was Vice President of Marketing for HiveMQ until September 2022.
