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IT OT Convergence with Unified Namespace UNS and Data Product in Industrial IoT using Data Streaming Apache Kafka MQTT OPC UA
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Unified Namespace vs. Data Product in IT/OT for Industrial IoT

Industrial companies are connecting machines, sensors, and enterprise systems like never before. Real-time data, cloud-native platforms, and AI are driving this transformation—but only if silos between OT and IT can be broken down. This blog introduces two key architecture patterns that support IT/OT convergence. The Unified Namespace structures live OT data, while Data Products govern and deliver that data across IT systems. Technologies like MQTT, OPC UA and Apache Kafka play a central role in building scalable, secure, and real-time data pipelines. Combined, these patterns enable clean integration, better data quality, and faster time to value—laying the foundation for success in manufacturing, energy, logistics, and beyond.
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Tesla Energy Platform - The Power of Data Streaming with Apache Kafka
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Tesla Energy Platform – The Power of Data Streaming with Apache Kafka

Tesla’s Virtual Power Plant (VPP) turns thousands of home batteries, solar panels, and energy storage systems into a coordinated, intelligent energy network. By leveraging Apache Kafka for event streaming and WebSockets for real-time IoT connectivity, Tesla enables instant energy redistribution, dynamic grid balancing, and automated market participation. This event-driven architecture ensures millisecond-level decision-making, allowing homeowners to optimize energy usage and utilities to stabilize power grids. Tesla’s approach highlights how real-time data streaming and intelligent automation are reshaping the future of decentralized, resilient, and sustainable energy systems.
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Industrial IoT Middleware OT IT Bridge between Edge and Cloud with Apache Kafka and Flink
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Industrial IoT Middleware for Edge and Cloud OT/IT Bridge powered by Apache Kafka and Flink

As industries continue to adopt digital transformation, the convergence of Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) has become essential. The OT/IT Bridge is a key concept in industrial automation to connect real-time operational processes with business-oriented IT systems ensuring seamless data flow and coordination. By leveraging Industrial IoT middleware and data streaming technologies like Apache Kafka and Flink, businesses can achieve a unified approach to managing both production processes and higher-level business operations to drive greater efficiency, predictive maintenance, and streamlined decision-making.
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Airport and Airlines Digitalization with Data Streaming using Apache Kafka and Flink
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The Digitalization of Airport and Airlines with IoT and Data Streaming using Kafka and Flink

The vision for a digitalized airport includes seamless passenger experiences, optimized operations, consistent integration with airlines and retail stores, and enhanced security through the use of advanced technologies like IoT, AI, and real-time data analytics. This blog post shows the relevance of data streaming with Apache Kafka and Flink in the aviation industry to enable data-driven business process automation and innovation while modernizing the IT infrastructure with cloud-native hybrid cloud architecture.
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Data Streaming with Apache Kafka and ARM CPU at the Edge and in the Cloud
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ARM CPU for Cost-Effective Apache Kafka at the Edge and Cloud

ARM CPUs often outperform x86 CPUs in scenarios requiring high energy efficiency and lower power consumption. These characteristics make ARM preferred for edge and cloud environments. This blog post discusses the benefits of using Apache Kafka alongside ARM CPUs for real-time data processing in edge and hybrid cloud setups, highlighting energy-efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and versatility. A wide range of use cases are explored across industries, including manufacturing, retail, smart cities and telco.
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ESG and Sustainability powered by Data Streaming with Apache Kafka and Flink
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Green Data, Clean Insights: How Kafka and Flink Power ESG Transformations

This blog post explores the synergy between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and Kafka and Flink’s real-time data processing capabilities, unveiling a powerful alliance that transforms intentions into impactful change. Beyond just buzzwords, real-world deployments architectures across industries show the value of data streaming for better ESG ratings.
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MQTT Market Trends for 2024 including Sparkplug Data Governance Kafka Cloud
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MQTT Market Trends: Cloud, Unified Namespace, Sparkplug, Kafka Integration

The lightweight and open IoT messaging protocol MQTT gets adopted more widely across industries. This blog post explores relevant market trends for MQTT: cloud deployments and fully managed services, data governance with unified namespace and Sparkplug B, MQTT vs. OPC-UA debates, and the integration with Apache Kafka for OT/IT data processing in real-time.
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The State of Data Streaming for Insurance in 2023
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The State of Data Streaming for Insurance

This blog post explores the state of data streaming for the insurance industry in 2023. The evolution of claim processing, customer service, telematics, and new business models requires real-time end-to-end visibility, reliable and intuitive B2B and B2C communication, and integration with pioneering technologies like AI/machine learning for image recognition. Learn from use cases of Allianz, Generali, Policygenius, and more. A complete slide deck and on-demand video recording are included.
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Modernization of OT IT and SCADA with Data Streaming
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Modernizing SCADA Systems and OT/IT Integration with Data Streaming

SCADA control systems are a vital component of IT/OT modernization. The old IT/OT infrastructure and SCADA system are monolithic, proprietary, not scalable, and miss open APIs based on standard interfaces. This post explains the modernization of such a system based on the real-life use case of 50Hertz, a transmission system operator for electricity in Germany. A lightboard video is included.
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The State of Data Streaming for Energy and Utilities in 2023
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The State of Data Streaming for Energy & Utilities

The evolution of utility infrastructure, energy distribution, customer services, and new business models requires real-time end-to-end visibility, reliable and intuitive B2B and B2C communication, and integration with pioneering technologies like 5G for low latency or augmented reality for innovation. I look at trends in the utilities sector to explore how data streaming helps as a business enabler, including customer stories from SunPower, 50hertz, Powerledger, and more. A complete slide deck and on-demand video recording are included.
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