Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes sit down with Arlen Nipper, the co-inventor of MQTT, the leading protocol for IoT and IIoT. Arlen shares his journey and insights in the industrial automation and digital transformation space. He discusses the early days of automation, the development of MQTT, and its impact on the industry. Learn about the surprising uses of MQTT, the development of the Sparkplug standard, and the shift towards cloud-based solutions and much more.

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00:00 - Introduction

01:25 - The Origins of MQTT with Philips

03:50 - Choosing TCP for MQTT

05:15 - IBM's Role in Open Standards

07:40 - Adoption of MQTT in Various Sectors

11:10 - Surprising Applications of MQTT

14:45 - The Role of MQTT in Digital Transformation

18:30 - Sparkplug Standard and Its Impact

20:45 - Cirrus Link and MQTT Engine Development

24:00 - The Excitement in Ignition and Related Technologies

27:00 - Personal Stories from Arlen Nipper

30:15 - Arlen's Views on Digital Twins

33:00 - Continuous Learning and Cloud Infrastructure

36:25 - Real-Time Projects and MQTT’s Flexibility

40:00 - Cloud-Based Solutions and Emerging Technologies

42:35 - Decoupling Equipment from Applications

45:10 - Data Governance and Business Strategies

48:20 - The Early Days of MQTT and Protocol Conversion

50:45 - Transition from AT&T to VSAT Systems

53:30 - Collaboration with IBM for MQTT

56:00 - Closing Remarks and Future Perspectives

Connect with Arlen on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/arlen-nipper-42281057/

Connect with Phil on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-seboa/

Connect with Ed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-fuentes-2046121a/

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