Ep 31 Architecting IIoT Solutions Using Unified Namespace - [ David Schultz, G5 Consulting ]

The Unified Namespace has countless advantages over traditional architectural approaches when it comes to IIoT implementation in manufacturing. ​ Some of these are: 👉 More efficient communication and data sharing between different devices and systems. 👉 Improved scalability due to a unified interface that is consistent across the entire enterprise network. ​ But how do you go actually go about building a Unified Namespace Architecture? ​ To gain an understanding of this, I invited David Schultz for a podcast session. ​ David is the President of G5 Consulting where he works with manufacturers to help them develop and execute strategies for their digital transformation and asset management initiatives. ​ Below is the outline of our conversation. ​ ✅ What is The Unified Namespace? ✅ MQTT/Sparkplug for Unified Namespace ✅ Tools and Strategies for Building the Unified Namespace ✅ Data Normalisation and Contextualisation Techniques for UNS ✅ Role and Significance of ISA 95 Schema in UNS ✅ Using Multiple MQTT Brokers for a Unified namespace ✅ Role played by Historian, MES, and ERP in UNS Architecture ✅ Use Cases and Technologies for Data lake Integration with UNS ✅ Approaches for Extending UNS with transactional Capabilities