Industrial IIoT Architecture Guides, Patterns, and Trade-offs
Deep dives into Unified Namespace architectures, edge computing patterns, and real-world industrial automation stories from the Proxus platform.
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Feb 25, 2026
Getting Started with IIoT: From SCADA to Real-Time Event Architecture
New to Industrial IoT? Learn the fundamentals of IIoT architecture, edge computing, unified namespaces, and how to transition from legacy SCADA systems to modern, event-driven platforms that deliver real-time insights and predictive capabilities.
Feb 17, 2026
Using the Actor Model for High-Rate Industrial Event Processing in IIoT
Why traditional SQL-based databases fail under heavy industrial data loads, and how the Actor Model enables low-latency scalable architectures in Industry 4.0.
Feb 10, 2026
Practical Guide to CBAM Compliance for Global Manufacturers
Is your factory ready for the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)? Learn how to calculate embedded emissions, avoid heavy tariffs, and automate your carbon reporting with IIoT.
Feb 03, 2026
How to Estimate Machine Downtime Cost (And Reduce It)
Industrial machine downtime often has higher cost impact than expected. Learn how to calculate the true financial impact and use Edge AI to transition from reactive to predictive maintenance.
Jan 13, 2026
MQTT vs. OPC UA in Modern IIoT: Which Protocol Should You Choose?
Technical comparison of MQTT and OPC UA for Industry 4.0, including latency, scalability, payload standardization, and brownfield integration trade-offs.
Jan 06, 2026
SCADA and Unified Namespace (UNS): Architectural Roles in Modern IIoT
Technical comparison of SCADA-centric and Unified Namespace architectures for modern industrial data distribution.
Dec 02, 2025
ISO 50001 Energy Management: Implementation, Monitoring & Compliance
A practical guide to ISO 50001 energy management for industrial engineers. Learn how to establish an energy baseline, define EnPIs, automate SEU tracking, and eliminate spreadsheet compliance with Proxus.
Nov 18, 2025
The Architect's Guide to Unified Namespace (UNS): Implementation Roadmap
Step-by-step UNS implementation guide for industrial architects: MQTT topology, ISA-95 namespace design, Sparkplug B payloads, Edge Gateway bridging, and a 5-phase rollout roadmap.
Nov 04, 2025
Edge Computing Patterns for High-Performance IIoT
Master edge computing design patterns: buffering, local decision making, fan-out, caching, and circuit breaker logic. Cost and latency outcomes depend on workload profile, sampling interval, and network topology.
Oct 28, 2025
Unified Namespace for IIoT: Architecture and Operational Considerations
Why modern factories need a Unified Namespace (UNS) and how Proxus turns scattered OT data into a single, queryable source of truth. Learn ISA-95 hierarchies, Sparkplug B, and real-world implementation strategies.
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Feb 25, 2026
Getting Started with IIoT: From SCADA to Real-Time Event Architecture
New to Industrial IoT? Learn the fundamentals of IIoT architecture, edge computing, unified namespaces, and how to transition from legacy SCADA systems to modern, event-driven platforms that deliver real-time insights and predictive capabilities.
Feb 24, 2026
What is OT DataOps? Bringing Data Engineering to the Factory Floor
Why are your data scientists spending 80% of their time cleaning ugly PLC data? Learn how OT DataOps bridges the gap between raw machine noise and AI-ready datasets.
Feb 17, 2026
Using the Actor Model for High-Rate Industrial Event Processing in IIoT
Why traditional SQL-based databases fail under heavy industrial data loads, and how the Actor Model enables low-latency scalable architectures in Industry 4.0.
Feb 10, 2026
Practical Guide to CBAM Compliance for Global Manufacturers
Is your factory ready for the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)? Learn how to calculate embedded emissions, avoid heavy tariffs, and automate your carbon reporting with IIoT.
Feb 03, 2026
How to Estimate Machine Downtime Cost (And Reduce It)
Industrial machine downtime often has higher cost impact than expected. Learn how to calculate the true financial impact and use Edge AI to transition from reactive to predictive maintenance.
Jan 27, 2026
IT/OT Convergence: Building a Secure Industrial Bridge
IT wants cloud data, OT wants isolated PLCs. Learn how to bridge the gap securely using Unified Namespace and an Outbound-Only architecture.
Jan 20, 2026
What is Model Context Protocol (MCP) in Manufacturing?
Every factory wants AI, but teams typically avoid ChatGPT touching their PLCs. Learn how the Model Context Protocol (MCP) provides secure, read-only AI access to industrial data.
Jan 13, 2026
MQTT vs. OPC UA in Modern IIoT: Which Protocol Should You Choose?
Technical comparison of MQTT and OPC UA for Industry 4.0, including latency, scalability, payload standardization, and brownfield integration trade-offs.
Jan 06, 2026
SCADA and Unified Namespace (UNS): Architectural Roles in Modern IIoT
Technical comparison of SCADA-centric and Unified Namespace architectures for modern industrial data distribution.
Dec 30, 2025
What is Smart Filtering in Edge Computing?
Pumping raw sensor data into the cloud can increase costs. Smart Filtering can reduce ingress volume depending on threshold settings, sampling rate, and process dynamics.
Dec 23, 2025
What is Store and Forward in IIoT?
Network outages in manufacturing are inevitable. Learn how the Store and Forward mechanism in Edge Computing prevents critical data loss during cloud disconnections.
Dec 16, 2025
What is an IIoT Platform? The 5 Core Pillars Explained
Not every dashboard is an IIoT Platform. Discover the 5 core architectural pillars that separate true industrial platforms from simple data loggers.
Dec 09, 2025
What is IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things)?
Confused by the buzzwords? Learn the exact differences between consumer IoT and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and why Industry 4.0 depends on it.
Dec 02, 2025
ISO 50001 Energy Management: Implementation, Monitoring & Compliance
A practical guide to ISO 50001 energy management for industrial engineers. Learn how to establish an energy baseline, define EnPIs, automate SEU tracking, and eliminate spreadsheet compliance with Proxus.
Nov 25, 2025
Engineering Guide to Real-Time OEE Implementation
A masterclass on implementing real-time OEE. Learn how to capture micro-stops, handle complex state machines at the edge, and replace the 'Excel Factory' using Proxus.
Nov 18, 2025
The Architect's Guide to Unified Namespace (UNS): Implementation Roadmap
Step-by-step UNS implementation guide for industrial architects: MQTT topology, ISA-95 namespace design, Sparkplug B payloads, Edge Gateway bridging, and a 5-phase rollout roadmap.
Nov 11, 2025
Designing a Rule Engine for Industrial Automation
Master industrial rule engines: from simple alerts to complex multi-device workflows. Learn how Proxus combines visual rules with C# scripting to handle high-volume rule evaluation with optimized performance.
Nov 04, 2025
Edge Computing Patterns for High-Performance IIoT
Master edge computing design patterns: buffering, local decision making, fan-out, caching, and circuit breaker logic. Cost and latency outcomes depend on workload profile, sampling interval, and network topology.
Oct 28, 2025
Unified Namespace for IIoT: Architecture and Operational Considerations
Why modern factories need a Unified Namespace (UNS) and how Proxus turns scattered OT data into a single, queryable source of truth. Learn ISA-95 hierarchies, Sparkplug B, and real-world implementation strategies.