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What is MQTT?

April 21, 2025
The message queuing telemetry transport protocol can unify new and old automation

Message queuing telemetry transport (MQTT) is a protocol. It has a broker and a client and can run over Ethernet.

In this episode of Control Intelligence, written by contributing editor Tobey Strauch, editor in chief Mike Bacidore discusses MQTT and how it is used in different industries.

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Control Intelligence is a Control Design podcast that goes deep inside the automation and technology that machine builders, system integrators and end users rely on to keep production humming efficiently. New episodes come out every Monday, and download all episodes by Apple Podcasts or Podbean.

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