Listen to a recent episode of Inductive Automation's Ignited podcast to see how the open-source MQTT protocol has completely changed industrial data architectures.

Are you looking to build systems that move data—reliably and securely—across an enterprise? Have proprietary approaches slowed you down or locked you in?

Episode 4 of Inductive Automation's new Ignited podcast is a must listen! The co-inventor of MQTT, Arlen Nipper, and Opto 22 VP Benson Hougland are the featured guests on this podcast, reviewing industrial automation technology and taking you into the future.

Inductive Automation's Travis Cox and Thomas Burke host this discussion about why MQTT and Sparkplug B are now the key to scalable industrial data, and why edge computing changes everything.

Listen in on these insightful conversations:

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.

Tune in to the latest Manufacturing Hub podcast for insight on how to digitally transform today's plant floors and get valuable, secure data from legacy systems.

Most manufacturing plants aren’t greenfield facilities filled with brand-new automation. They’re a mix of legacy machines, isolated control systems, and manual processes that were never designed to support analytics or AI.

If you're looking for advice on bridging the gap of legacy automation systems to modern, data-ready operations without breaking what already works, then you'll want to listen to the recent discussion Opto 22's Benson Hougland had with the hosts of the Manufacturing Hub podcast, Vlad Romanov and Dave Griffith. 

Tune in for some straightforward tips on how to digitally scale and access the right data from your systems.

Automation World podcast discusses the impact of recently imposed U.S. tariffs on industrial automation technologies, with insights from industry leaders.

Are current U.S. tariffs forcing you to revise your automation plans and sourcing strategies?

Are you looking for recommendations on steps you should take to secure stable pricing and supply?

The "Gets Your Questions Answered" podcast, hosted by Automation World Editor-in-Chief David Greenfield, tackles these questions, provides insight, and shares advice from several industrial automation suppliers—including Opto 22.

Tune in to the latest episode of Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast to get insights on IIoT technology and how to make it work for everyone—not just the tech savvy.

Join IIoT podcast host Phil Seboa for another interesting discussion about the IIoT and its effect on several aspects of your daily life. His guest in the latest episode is Opto 22's Benson Hougland. 

Benson brings his 30 years of experience in industrial automation and IoT to discuss the benefits of IIoT, how he got started in home and industrial automation, the importance of interoperability, and his experiences from the recent ProveIt! tech conference.

Listen in for some valuable insights and tips to get started on your automation project—either at home or at work.

Listen in on a conversation from this year's ProveIt! conference as Benson Hougland discusses the why and how of securely moving data from OT to IT systems with the Manufacturing Hub podcast.

Have you tuned in to the Manufacturing Hub podcast yet? It's an educational show hosted by two longtime industrial practitioners—Dave Griffith and Vladimir Romanov. They asked Opto 22's Benson Hougland for a sit down discussion at this year's ProveIt! conference in Dallas, where several topics were covered.

What types of solutions are readily available for manufacturers to start their digital transformation? What are the most common challenges and roadblocks? What does the future look like in terms of product features?

And most importantly, was Opto 22 able to prove a viable solution on stage at the ProveIt conference?

New podcast discusses key takeaways and benefits from using open source technology.

Are you thinking about investing in IIoT but don't know where to start? It used to sound like a futuristic concept, but industrial internet of things technologies are here and you don't want to be left behind.

IIoT protocols like MQTT and Sparkplug are becoming more popular for good reason—and an important part of Opto 22's groov EPIC and groov RIO product lines.

Tune in to this new podcast, Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast for a better understanding of the role MQTT, TCP/IP, and VPN play in the IIoT. 

The latest episode of The Automation Podcast walks you through a product demo that shows you what's possible with today's edge controllers.

If your applications are starting to require more than just the traditional PLC, here's an opportunity to get an "under the hood" look at the groov EPIC (Edge Programmable Industrial Controller) and groov RIO edge I/O. 

Opto 22's Director of Technical Marketing, Dan White, was recently asked to be a guest on The Automation Podcast. This podcast is one of the many resources hosted by Shawn Tierney on the Automation Blog website, along with his weekly Automation news show on LinkedIn.

Shawn knows his audience well and asks the questions that you want answered about new technologies and how they are used in the industrial automation space. Dan is eager to teach and help you make informed decisions about how to solve your automation problems.

In just under an hour, you'll get a better understanding of how groov EPIC and RIO give you new tools for your projects. Watch and learn.

Tune in to the latest episode of the Manufacturing Hub Network podcast for an in-depth discussion on industrial cybersecurity.

Still learning the best ways to keep your industrial control systems secure and ready to defend against cyber attacks? October was ICS Cybersecurity month, and the hosts from the Manufacturing Hub Network podcast focused on it all month long.

Vlad Romanov and Dave Griffith welcomed back Opto 22's Benson Hougland to the podcast to wrap up their security series.

Hear from Opto 22's Arun Sinha in the latest technology discussion on the Atlas Podcast.

What technologies are emerging in automation, and how can they help you with your projects? The Atlas Podcast focuses on answering these questions for the new year and beyond. 

The Atlas Podcast explores technology topics with hosts Martin Kelman and Alex Matheson. Released weekly, each episode interviews a special guest with expert insight into key areas of technology and industry.

Their latest episode features Opto 22's Director of Business Development, Arun Sinha, who shares his insights on the future of technology in our industry.