What is a UNS?
A Unified Namespace (UNS) is a centralized, real-time, structured data repository that serves as the single source of truth for all operational and business data. It acts as a data hub where information from machines, sensors, PLCs, SCADA systems, MES, ERP, and cloud platforms is organized in a structured, hierarchical format.
Think of it as a real-time, accessible data ecosystem that ensures all departments and systems have the latest and most accurate information at any given time. This is typically implemented using modern industrial communication protocols such as MQTT.
Why Should You Invest in a UNS?
Implementing a UNS strategy positions you as a data-driven organization, improving efficiency, reducing downtime, and enabling true digital transformation. It allows you to future-proof your operations, enhance automation, and leverage AI, machine learning, and digital twins effectively.
What I have Built
I have built a project to showcase a realtime view of a UNS. The current project has it own MQTT broker and realtime database. There are instances of our MQTT reflector application take topics of information from a few operations networks and publishes them to the UNS broker for the unified realtime visualation.
