4IR Solutions

Fully managed hybrid cloud infrastructure that enables manufacturers to simplify their operational technology, increase efficiency and scalability, and reduce needed resources and costs.

4IR at Datacenter Discovery Day – March 11th in St. Petersburg, Florida! Join James Burnand and Strahinja Sopcic from 4IR Solutions at Inductive Automation's Datacenter Discovery Day as we explore the future of data centers! Discover how Managed Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is transforming the deployment and management of #EPMS and #BMS systems, driving efficiency, scalability, and resilience across data center environments. 4IR's #FactoryStack platform is created to accelerate rapid deployment, management, and 24/7 monitoring of OT systems. ?? Attending the event? Let’s connect and discuss how 4IR can help optimize your infrastructure with the industries leading managed OT as a service platform: FactoryStack. ?? Reach out to 4IR either via LinkedIn or our website to schedule a meeting either virtual or at the show ?? ! web: https://lnkd.in/gu3SZ4-g LinkedIn: 4IR Solutions #4IR #DatacenterDiscoveryDay #InfrastructureAsCode #DataCenterAutomation #Datacenters

?? Last Chance to Register! ?? Join experts from Flexware, Cirrus Link and 4IR to discuss practical UNS deployments! ?? February 27, 2025 | 12:00 PM Eastern ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/gGcfY4xC #UnifiedNamespace #UNS #IIoT #DigitalTransformation Dwayne Butcher Jacob Clodfelter Eric Moorman Arlen Nipper 4IR Solutions Cirrus Link Solutions

Hopefully you had a chance to catch us at ARC Advisory Group's #ARCForum!! If not, there will be plenty of great opportunities to #connect. Flexware Innovation is hosting a deeper conversation on UNS that we are taking part in along with Cirrus Link Solutions. It will cover the basics along with more advanced UNS philosophies. We look forward to sharing our insights from the deployments we have taken part in. Join us in the conversation on February 27th at 12PM Eastern. https://lnkd.in/gcCS2wsT #UNS #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #Manufacturing #Enterprise

Super excited to be at the ARC Advisory Group Executive Forum this week. You can find us at the Inductive Automation Booth with our other partners at Opto 22. Breakfast this morning was focused on Ignition 8.3 and the innovative features in the upcoming release. Come visit us at the booth! #ARCForum!

Want to see 4IR demonstrate scaling from 30 to 50 Ignition gateways using automated tools? Using #IaC we can quickly deploy and scale Inductive Automation's #Ignition systems. At ICC last year, we presented this live: https://lnkd.in/gzDxvqWU Automated Ignition gateway deployment? -----? Automated Cloud infrastructure deployment? -----? Automated UNS architecture deployment? -----? Automated security configuration? -----? #Manufacturing #cloud #innovation #uns

Join us in "Teaming Up To Enable Digital Transformation & Unified Namespace" webinar! As a follow-up to the last IA partner webinar "Assembling the Puzzle Pieces of Digital Transformation" - which described how the Inductive Automation partner ecosystem fits together, this next webinar will show an example using a live system that showcases a hybrid OT environment. #digitaltransformation #innovation #manufacturing #scadasystems #enterprise #OT

?? OPC UA vs. MQTT? Let’s Rethink That: OPC UA and MQTT ?? The tech world loves a good “vs.” debate, but when it comes to OPC UA and MQTT, the question shouldn’t be about choosing one over the other. Instead, it should be about leveraging the strengths of both to create robust, scalable, and future-ready industrial communication systems. Here’s why: 1?? OPC UA: Context, Standardization, and Interoperability OPC UA is a common protocol for industrial interoperability, offering rich, structured data models and built-in semantics. ? Perfect for local communication, especially in environments where context and precision are critical. ? Great way to transmit data from Machines to local SCADA systems and Machine to Machine. Think of it as the “language” of the plant floor, an established context-rich protocol supported by multiple vendors and designed for manufacturing. 2?? MQTT: Lightweight, Scalable, and Efficient MQTT, on the other hand, is the lightweight, pub-sub protocol designed for fast and scalable data distribution. It’s a favorite in Industrial IoT (IIoT) for its simplicity and ability to push data from edge devices to the cloud efficiently and securely. ? Ability to move raw data quickly, making it perfect for applications that prioritize speed and bandwidth efficiency. ? Topic Namespace configuration makes it a great tool to designing a Unified Namespace (UNS). However, because it relies on a broker, it does not position itself as a great candidate for Machine to Machine communication so its support is more limited in Industrial Devices. 3?? Why "and" is the right mindset By combining OPC UA and MQTT, you can get the best of both worlds: ? Use OPC UA for on-premises, machine-to-machine communication where structured, standardized data exchange matters. ? Use MQTT to extend that data into the cloud or across distributed systems for analytics, enterprise dashboards, and AI/ML applications. Realizing Industry 4.0 - The wise minds in manufacturing would probably agree, there is no one protocol to rule them all. Pushing the Fourth Industrial Revolution forward demands understanding when to use what protocol. Knowing when to OPC UA and MQTT enables interoperability between: ? Machines/PLCs and Edge SCADA systems. ? Edge SCADA systems/Data pumps to Enterprise environments. ? Enterprise OT systems to IT systems. The Takeaway It’s not OPC UA vs. MQTT—it’s OPC UA and MQTT. By pairing these technologies, you’re building an architecture that brings out the strengths of each protocol. ?? What’s your take on integrating OPC UA and MQTT in industrial environments? Have you implemented this duo in your projects? Let’s share ideas and insights in the comments!?? #Industry40 #IoT #OPCUA #MQTT #IIoT #Automation #IndustrialCommunication

What Are You Thankful For This Year? ???? As we gather with family, friends, and loved ones to celebrate #Thanksgiving, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the moments and milestones that made this year special. At 4IR Solutions, we’re incredibly thankful for the amazing partnerships, dedicated teams, and exciting opportunities that have helped us grow and innovate. Whether it’s personal or professional, we’d love to hear from you: What are you most thankful for this year? Drop a comment below and let’s celebrate the wins, big and small, that make life meaningful. Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and gratitude-filled holiday! ?? #Thanksgiving2024 #Gratitude #Thankful #Automation #Manufacturing

Join our CEO James Burnand Wednesday November 20, 2024 1:00-2:00PM EST hosted by Flexware Innovation and including Opto 22, Cirrus Link Solutions, and Flow Software Inc. for an engaging conversation where we discuss?Inductive Automation's 2024 #Ignition Community Conference!? https://lnkd.in/gdsCWtGx #Manufacturing #Automation #DigitalTransformation