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Powering AI-ready data centers with MQTT and Unified Namespace

Posted by Janice Colmer on Jun 10, 2026 6:13:39 AM

Listen to the discussion on a recent episode of the EnergyTech podcast for insights on how data centers are becoming AI factories.

What has changed in the data center industry in just the past year? Attendees of Inductive Automation's Data Center Discovery Day found out firsthand.

At the event, OpSite Energy's Mike Flores sat down with Opto 22 VP Benson Hougland for a deeper discussion on why and how data center demand is changing—and how MQTT and UNS (Unified Namespace) are becoming the keys to contextualizing data for better (and immediate) decision making.

Tune in to episode 79 of the EnergyTech podcast for the complete discussion.

Benson and Mike cover several topics:

  • Data Centers as AI factories
  • MQTT and Sparkplug B architectures
  • UNS strategies
  • Edge computing and data contextualization
  • Cybersecurity and zero-trust architectures
  • Decoupled publish-subscribe systems
  • AI readiness in industrial operations
  • Ignition Edge and industrial ecosystems
  • Operational technology (OT) and Enterprise integration
  • Scaling industrial infrastructure for AI

This episode provides excellent advice for building the next generation of OT architectures—especially for those involved in industrial automation, SCADA, data centers, AI infrastructure, or manufacturing.

 

Thanks for tuning in!

Topics: Energy management, cybersecurity, Ignition, podcast, OT data, energy monitoring, data center

Written by Janice Colmer

Janice has worked at Opto 22 for nearly 20 years and is part of the marketing team that strives to share new and relevant content with the automation industry. She enjoys books, camping, country music, and spending time with family and friends.
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