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. This episode is brought to you by Industry Sage Media. 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/ About Industry Sage Media: Industry Sage Media is your backstage pass to industry experts and the conversations that are shaping the future of the manufacturing industry. Learn more at: http://www.industrysagemedia.com