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UNIFIED NAMESPACE

The Unified Namespace for Industrial IoT, Powered by EMQX

Create a single source of truth for all enterprise data and events, simplifying integration and enhancing operational agility across your entire industrial ecosystem.

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What is a Unified Namespace

A UNS is an architectural design pattern— a single, virtual hub for all data, structured to mirror your business from the enterprise level down to individual sensors.

Typical UNS Hierarchy:

Enterprise/Site/Area/Line/Cell/Device/Tag

This logical structure allows any authorized system to access any piece of data by subscribing to a standardized topic, breaking down data silos, and enabling true interoperability.

Why Adopt a Unified Namespace

A UNS is the foundation for digital transformation, enabling a more agile, data-driven, and efficient industrial operation.

Break Down Data Silos
Create a single source of truth, making all industrial data accessible to any system, from the factory floor to the enterprise cloud.
Seamless IT/OT Convergence
Bridge the gap between operational technology (OT) and enterprise IT systems, enabling a holistic, real-time view of your entire operation.
Enable Real-Time Operations
Instantly share events and data, enabling real-time analytics, predictive maintenance, and agile decision-making.

Building UNS Architecture with EMQX

EMQX acts as the central hub in a decoupled, three-tier model, creating a robust and scalable data fabric for your entire operation.

Building UNS Architecture with EMQX
Tier 1: Automation Layer (OT)
The factory floor. Edge gateways like EMQX Neuron connect to PLCs and sensors, translating protocols like Modbus and OPC-UA into standardized MQTT messages for the UNS.
Tier 2: Hub Layer (EMQX)
The central nervous system. EMQX receives all data, routes messages to subscribers, and uses its rule engine to process, enrich, and forward data to other systems.
Tier 3: Application Layer (IT)
Business and analytics systems. ERP, MES, and cloud services subscribe to the topics they need, consuming real-time data for monitoring, analysis, and decision-making.

Why EMQX is the Ideal UNS Foundation

Leverage a rich set of features designed for mission-critical industrial data infrastructure.

Massive Scalability
Masterless clustering handles millions of connections, making EMQX suitable for the largest enterprise deployments.
High Availability
No single point of failure ensures continuous operation for mission-critical industrial applications.
Enterprise-Grade Security
TLS/SSL encryption, X.509 authentication, and fine-grained ACLs to secure the entire data flow.
Seamless Data Integration
A powerful rule engine and 50+ connectors to process, transform, and route data without custom code.
Full MQTT 5.0 Support
Utilize advanced features like user properties and enhanced authentication for a more resilient UNS.
Decoupled by Design
Producers and consumers are fully decoupled, simplifying the integration of new devices and applications.

Your Path to a Unified Namespace

A structured approach to implementing your UNS, from conceptual design to full-scale deployment.

Define the UNS Hierarchy
Collaboratively define a standardized, logical naming convention for the namespace that reflects your entire organization.
Deploy EMQX & Edge Gateways
Deploy a high-availability EMQX cluster and configure industrial gateways like EMQX Neuron to connect to your OT devices and PLCs.
Configure Data Flow & Rules
Configure gateways to publish data using the UNS hierarchy. Use EMQX's rule engine to process and route data to your IT systems.
Connect Consumers & Secure
Connect your MES, ERP, and cloud services by subscribing to relevant topics. Implement authentication and ACLs to secure the namespace.
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Complete Product Suite for Your Unified Namespace

From the edge to the cloud, our product suite provides all the components you need to build a robust and scalable UNS.

EMQX Neuron

An industrial connectivity gateway, bringing OT data to MQTT with support for over 100 industrial protocols.

EMQX Edge

A lightweight, cost-effective MQTT broker for IoT Edge, with support for the standard OPC-UA, Modbus, and DDS protocol gateways.

EMQX Enterprise

A self-managed MQTT platform tailored for large-scale enterprise needs, acting as the core of your UNS.

Dive Deeper into the Unified Namespace

Explore our collection of technical resources to master the UNS concept and implementation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Key questions about Unified Namespace (UNS) and why EMQX is the ideal foundation.

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