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MQTT co-inventor Arlen Nipper and Inductive Automation’s Thomas Burke join Mike Flores at ICC 2026 to discuss OPC UA, Sparkplug V4, and what it takes to get industrial data ready for AI.We’re kicking off our ICC 2026 interview series with two industry titans who have helped shape industrial connectivity. Recorded in Sacramento at the Ignition Community Conference, this conversation connects decades of experience with the next chapter of industrial automation.Arlen and Thomas explain how MQTT Sparkplug and OPC UA work together, why open standards matter, and how report by exception can reduce the data moving through your infrastructure.They also preview proposed Sparkplug V4 capabilities, including a more flexible topic namespace, JSON payload support, file publishing, and alarm data types. Along the way, they discuss Siemens joining the Sparkplug Working Group, the role of the Eclipse Foundation, and how feedback from end users shapes the standard.The big takeaway: industrial AI starts with a strong operational foundation. Arlen lays out three priorities—decouple devices from applications, establish a single source of truth, and demonstrate a superior OT solution first.If you work with Ignition SCADA, industrial IoT, automation, or OT data architecture, this episode belongs on your watch list.GUESTS• Arlen Nipper — Cirrus Link Solutions; co-inventor of MQTT• Thomas Burke — Technology Evangelist, Inductive AutomationHOSTMike Flores | Energy Tech PodcastCHAPTERS00:00 Welcome to ICC 2026: Arlen Nipper & Thomas Burke00:52 ICC takeaways: Ignition 2027, AI & data connectivity03:22 Thomas Burke’s mission at Inductive Automation05:26 Why OPC UA and Sparkplug work together06:05 Eclipse Milo & the open-source story06:51 Community feedback shaping Sparkplug V407:40 MQTT adoption & Siemens joining the working group09:21 Report by exception: bandwidth & data volume11:36 How customer demand drives vendor adoption12:39 Choosing protocols for the application13:59 Sparkplug V4 preview: a flexible topic namespace15:42 JSON payloads & the efficiency trade-off16:42 File publishing & alarm data types18:06 Building standards around real customer needs19:26 Applications across energy, pharma & water20:23 Industrial AI readiness: three foundational priorities22:01 Evolving standards & getting involved23:22 Closing remarks & more from ICCCONNECTOpSite Energy: https://www.opsiteenergy.comCirrus Link Solutions: https://cirrus-link.comInductive Automation: https://inductiveautomation.comEclipse Sparkplug: https://sparkplug.eclipse.orgSubscribe to the Energy Tech Podcast for more conversations from ICC 2026 and the people building the future of energy and industrial technology.What is the biggest obstacle to making your operational data ready for AI? Tell us in the comments.MUSIC“Fast Life” by Uygar DuzgunCourtesy of Epidemic Soundhttps://www.epidemicsound.com#MQTT #IndustrialAutomation #ICC2026

The Energy Tech Podcast celebrates its 100th episode at Ignition Community Conference—ICC 2026—with a Steam Deck OLED and CanaKit Raspberry Pi giveaway!Join Jeff Perry and Mike Flores as they recap a week of conversations about Ignition SCADA, industrial automation, and industrial AI. From AUTOSOL and Coreflux to longtime supporter Arlen Nipper, we reflect on the people and ideas that made this year’s ICC special.We discuss CNX Resources’ appearance at the Ignition Oil and Gas Collective, the excitement around Ignition Catalyst, MCP, and AI agents—and then let the duck races decide our giveaway winners.Most importantly, this episode is a thank-you to every guest, subscriber, and supporter who helped us reach 100 episodes. Your experience, questions, and willingness to share keep these conversations going.Have a guest or topic you’d like us to feature? Tell us in the comments, and subscribe for more interviews from ICC 2026.🎁 This episode features the completed giveaway drawings. Entries are closed.HOSTSJeff Perry and Mike FloresPRESENTED BY OPSITE ENERGYInsight Driven Remote Optimization.www.opsiteenergy.comCHAPTERS00:00 Celebrating 100 episodes at ICC 202600:44 The prizes: Steam Deck OLED and CanaKit01:09 ICC highlights and standout guests02:25 CNX, the Oil and Gas Collective, and Ignition02:59 Ignition Catalyst, MCP, and AI agents03:22 Setting up the giveaway duck races04:34 CanaKit Raspberry Pi race and winner05:28 Steam Deck OLED race and winner06:25 Upcoming interviews and getting involved07:42 Thank you to our guests and community09:02 More ICC episodes on the wayMUSIC“Fast Life” by Uygar DuzgunCourtesy of Epidemic Sound[www.epidemicsound.com](https://www.epidemicsound.com/)#ICC2026 #IgnitionSCADA #EnergyTechPodcast

What’s coming at Ignition Community Conference 2026? Jeff Perry and Mike Flores preview the industrial automation conversations, technology showcases, and community stories they’re excited to explore in Sacramento.In Episode 99 of the Energy Tech Podcast, we’re getting ready for “Innovation Unleashed” and celebrating the road to 100 episodes. From Ignition SCADA and industrial AI to edge computing, maintenance integration, and oil and gas data strategies, this episode sets the stage for our upcoming conversations at ICC.We discuss:• Solution showcases featuring Tiger Data, Sorba AI, Flow, and AUTOSOL• Anticipated Ignition announcements and keynote conversations• The Ignition Oil and Gas Collective and connecting operations with data• Upcoming podcast conversations with MaintainX, Tiger Data, Opto 22, and Neeve• Deploying Ignition Edge for smaller oil and gas producers—and scaling from there• How end users and integrators can share their stories on the podcast• Our 100th-episode giveaway featuring a Raspberry Pi kit and a Steam Deck OLED 1TB🎙️ SHARE YOUR STORY AT ICCWorking on an interesting Ignition project? Come see us at the podcast booth. Whether you’re an end user, integrator, or first-time attendee, we want to hear what you’re building, what you’ve learned, and where you’re headed. No script needed.🎉 CELEBRATE 100 EPISODESStop by the booth or scan the QR code shown in the video for giveaway signup details. Subscribe on YouTube and join us as we celebrate the community that made our first 100 episodes possible.HOSTSJeff Perry and Mike FloresRecorded at the OpSite Energy Control Center in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.PRESENTED BY OPSITE ENERGY24/7 remote operations, SCADA and control-room services, industrial automation, alarm management, and industrial AI.Insight Driven Remote Optimization.CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome to the Energy Tech Podcast00:33 Why the Ignition community matters01:44 Episode 99 and our 100th-episode giveaway04:10 ICC 2026: Innovation Unleashed04:39 Tiger Data, Sorba AI, Flow, and AUTOSOL showcases05:46 Ignition keynotes and anticipated announcements06:14 Ignition Oil and Gas Collective: Operations meets data07:19 Connecting with the ICC community07:53 Upcoming guests and MaintainX integrations09:13 Tiger Data and Opto 22 podcast previews09:54 Neeve and Ignition Edge for oil and gas10:25 How to book a podcast interview at ICC11:34 An invitation to end users and integrators12:34 Come see us in SacramentoMusic: Uygar Duzgun / “Fast Life” courtesy of [www.epidemicsound.com](https://www.epidemicsound.com/)#IgnitionSCADA #ICC2026 #IndustrialAutomation #IndustrialAI #EnergyTechPodcast

Industrial AI is moving through every layer of operational technology—and traditional perimeter security was not designed for it.Recorded live at Inductive Automation’s Solar & BESS Discovery Day 2026 in San Diego, Mike Flores sits down with Bill Behn of Neeve to discuss the convergence of IT and OT, industrial SASE, zero-trust security, AI agents, and what comes next for industrial network architecture.Bill explains why industrial organizations can no longer rely entirely on multiple layers, static perimeters, and traditional remote-access models. As AI agents, applications, edge devices, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems become increasingly connected, OT teams need a secure control plane that can manage access without adding unnecessary complexity.Topics include:⚡ IT/OT and cross-industry technology convergence⚡ What comes next after traditional Purdue-model architecture⚡ Industrial Secure Access Service Edge—or industrial SASE⚡ Zero-trust security for remote access, applications, and AI agents⚡ Connecting edge operations with cloud and enterprise platforms⚡ Why AI creates a new industrial attack surface⚡ Simplifying complex industrial network architectures⚡ Ignition as a platform for solar and battery operations⚡ Capability, cybersecurity, and complexity—the “Three C’s”⚡ Why industrial leaders must reconsider legacy assumptionsIf you work in SCADA, industrial automation, operational technology, renewable energy, cybersecurity, IIoT, or industrial AI, this conversation offers a practical look at the architecture and security models shaping the next generation of connected operations.Guest:Bill BehnNeevehttps://neeve.aiHost:Mike FloresEnergyTech PodcastRecorded live at:Inductive Automation’s Solar & BESS Discovery Day 2026San Diego, CaliforniaPresented by OpSite EnergyOpSite Energy provides 24/7 remote operations, SCADA and control-room services, alarm management, industrial automation, OT/IT integration, and industrial AI solutions.Learn more:https://www.opsiteenergy.comSubscribe to the EnergyTech Podcast for more conversations covering industrial automation, operational technology, SCADA, cybersecurity, AI, edge computing, and energy innovation.CHAPTERS00:00 – Live from Solar & BESS Discovery Day01:18 – The carrier battle-group analogy02:03 – Convergence across the industrial ecosystem03:09 – What IT/OT convergence really means03:57 – Industrial SASE and what comes next04:31 – Moving beyond layers and static architecture05:14 – Zero trust for industrial AI06:42 – Why future cyberthreats matter now07:14 – Securing applications and AI agents07:29 – The airport analogy for zero trust08:25 – What industrial leaders should take away09:33 – Ignition and the Three C’s10:19 – Previewing Part Two10:40 – Closing remarksMusic: Uygar Duzgun – “Fast Life”Courtesy of Epidemic Sound#IndustrialAI #OTSecurity #ZeroTrust #IndustrialSASE #Cybersecurity #OperationalTechnology #SCADA #IgnitionSCADA #IndustrialAutomation #IIoT #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTechPodcast

Utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects are generating more data, facing larger cybersecurity risks, and relying on a surprisingly small pool of experienced SCADA professionals.Recorded live at Inductive Automation’s Solar & BESS Discovery Day 2026 in San Diego, Mike Flores sits down with Duke Green, SCADA Manager at McCarthy Building Companies, to discuss SCADA optimization, EPC project delivery, industrial AI, cybersecurity, data strategy, and the controls-talent shortage facing renewable energy.Duke explains how McCarthy oversees SCADA and controls development throughout the design and construction lifecycle—helping owners, subcontractors, and technology providers avoid costly integration problems and deliver an optimized system at turnover.The conversation also explores how the industry has moved beyond isolated, air-gapped control systems. Today’s solar and BESS facilities require wireless connectivity, IT/OT collaboration, cybersecurity expertise, data engineering, cloud integration, and increasingly, AI-enabled analysis.Topics include:⚡ SCADA integration for utility-scale solar and BESS projects⚡ McCarthy’s role as an engineering, procurement, and construction partner⚡ SCADA oversight during design, construction, and project turnover⚡ Why traditional air-gapped security is no longer enough⚡ AI-driven cybersecurity threats and vulnerability discovery⚡ Treating operational and project data as a strategic asset⚡ Using Ignition across renewable-energy projects⚡ The shortage of experienced SCADA and controls professionals⚡ How CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and data engineering are changing OT roles⚡ The growing need for IT and OT teams to work together⚡ AI-assisted analysis, forecasting, and predictive maintenance⚡ Why AI is more likely to augment technical workers than replace themDuke also shares McCarthy’s history as a company founded in 1864 and its culture as a 100% employee-owned national builder.If you work in renewable energy, solar, battery storage, SCADA, EPC project delivery, industrial automation, cybersecurity, controls engineering, or industrial AI, this episode provides a practical look at the technology and workforce challenges shaping the industry.Guest:Duke GreenSCADA ManagerMcCarthy Building Companieshttps://www.mccarthy.comHost:Mike FloresEnergyTech PodcastRecorded live at:Inductive Automation’s Solar & BESS Discovery Day 2026San Diego, CaliforniaPresented by OpSite EnergyOpSite Energy provides 24/7 remote operations, SCADA and control-room services, alarm management, industrial automation, OT/IT integration, and industrial AI solutions.Learn more:https://www.opsiteenergy.comSubscribe to the EnergyTech Podcast for more conversations covering renewable energy, industrial automation, operational technology, SCADA, cybersecurity, AI, and energy innovation.CHAPTERS00:00 – Live from Solar & BESS Discovery Day00:51 – Meet Duke Green of McCarthy01:32 – McCarthy’s role as a renewable-energy EPC02:18 – SCADA oversight from design through turnover02:50 – McCarthy’s history and employee ownership03:38 – Protecting the owner’s interests through SCADA03:58 – How cybersecurity and AI changed the industry05:05 – Why data has become a critical asset05:35 – Digitizing the entire project lifecycle06:07 – Ignition deployments across renewable projects06:44 – The shortage of qualified SCADA professionals08:01 – Why SCADA struggles to attract technical talent08:45 – How the controls-engineering role is changing09:28 – IT/OT collaboration in modern operations10:04 – FEL, bidding, design, and turnkey delivery11:10 – Why AI is the industry’s biggest opportunity11:41 – Forecasting and predictive maintenance with AI12:06 – AI agents as workforce augmentation12:46 – The value of industry networking13:22 – Closing remarksMusic: Uygar Duzgun – “Fast Life”Courtesy of Epidemic Sound#SolarEnergy #BESS #SCADA #IndustrialAI #RenewableEnergy #OTCybersecurity #IgnitionSCADA #IndustrialAutomation #PredictiveMaintenance #EnergyStorage #EPC #EnergyTechPodcast

What happens when BESS tag counts explode, data speeds accelerate, and renewable projects that once took years must now be commissioned in months?Recorded live at Inductive Automation’s Solar & BESS Discovery Day in San Diego, EnergyTech Podcast host Mike Flores sits down with Ian Kawas, Technical Consultant for SCADA & Automation at NEI Electric Power Engineering.Ian explains how Battery Energy Storage Systems are changing the demands placed on renewable-energy SCADA and OT infrastructure. The conversation covers Ignition, power plant controllers, HMIs, industrial networking, Modbus, DNP3, OPC UA, MQTT, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and the growing shortage of well-rounded SCADA engineers.Topics include:⚡ How solar PV and BESS control requirements differ⚡ Using Ignition as the operator interface for power plant controllers⚡ Connecting Modbus, DNP3, OPC UA, MQTT and third-party I/O servers⚡ Managing rapidly increasing BESS tag counts and data speeds⚡ Coordinating solar and battery assets on shared transmission infrastructure⚡ Why renewable-energy project schedules are accelerating⚡ Building redundancy and faster industrial networks⚡ The shortage of multidisciplinary SCADA engineers⚡ Using AI and LLMs to troubleshoot complex automation problems⚡ Balancing cost, complexity and industrial cybersecurityLearn more about NEI Electric Power Engineering:https://neiengineering.comPresented by OpSite EnergyInsight Driven Remote Optimizationhttps://www.opsiteenergy.comSubscribe to the EnergyTech Podcast for more conversations about SCADA, industrial automation, operational technology, artificial intelligence and the future of energy operations.00:00 Introduction from Solar & BESS Discovery Day00:48 Meet Ian Kawas of NEI01:03 Solar PV and battery-storage experience01:35 Complexity, cybersecurity and fragmented telemetry02:03 Modbus, DNP3, OPC UA and MQTT03:03 How NEI uses Ignition and OPC UA03:48 Substation data and real-time plant control04:14 Coordinating solar and battery assets04:49 Ignition as the operator interface05:25 Supporting owners, utilities, developers and EPCs06:53 Cloud data demands and rising BESS tag counts08:04 Faster networks and system redundancy08:49 Why renewable projects must move faster10:02 MQTT, UDTs and plant-level limitations11:27 The shortage of well-rounded SCADA engineers12:42 Cost, complexity and cybersecurity13:09 Using AI for SCADA troubleshooting14:10 Building connections at Solar & BESS Discovery Day15:08 Closing remarksMusic: Uygar Duzgun / “Fast Life” courtesy of Epidemic Soundhttps://www.epidemicsound.com#BESS #SCADA #IndustrialAutomation

Industrial AI, autonomous robots and connected workers all depend on one thing: reliable, low-latency connectivity.Recorded live at ENTELEC 2026 in Galveston, Texas, Jeff Perry and Mike Flores sit down with Pradhyum Ramkumar, Head of Product Marketing, Sales & Partner Enablement at Celona, to explore how private 5G is transforming connectivity across refineries, manufacturing plants, warehouses and other mission-critical industrial environments.Pradhyum explains why traditional Wi-Fi often struggles in large, metal-dense facilities, and why private 5G can provide broader, more reliable coverage with significantly fewer radios.The conversation explores:* Why unreliable connectivity keeps industrial workers tied to pen and paper* Private 5G versus traditional industrial Wi-Fi* How Celona’s 5G LAN integrates with existing IT and OT networks* Zero Trust security and the separation of IT and OT traffic* Celona MicroSlicing™ and quality-of-service management* Connecting legacy Modbus devices through industrial gateways* Private 5G for connected workers, autonomous vehicles and robotics* Remote operation of cranes, drilling equipment and industrial assets* Why low latency is essential for industrial AI and edge inference* Reducing cabling, infrastructure and deployment costs* RF planning and the process of deploying a private 5G network* Applications across energy, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare and higher educationAs industrial companies move toward edge AI, robotics and remote operations, private 5G may become the critical connectivity layer that makes those technologies possible.Guest: Pradhyum Ramkumar, Head of Product Marketing, Sales & Partner Enablement, CelonaHosts: Jeff Perry and Mike Flores, Energy Tech PodcastLocation: ENTELEC 2026 — Galveston, TexasLearn more:Celona: https://www.celona.io/ENTELEC: https://www.entelec.org/expo/OpSite Energy: https://opsiteenergy.com/Subscribe for more conversations about industrial automation, operational technology, private wireless, SCADA, edge computing and industrial AI.Music: “Fast Life” by Uygar Duzgun, courtesy of Epidemic Sound.#Private5G #IndustrialAI #OperationalTechnology00:00 Introduction from ENTELEC 202600:49 Meet Pradhyum Ramkumar and Celona01:08 Why industrial AI depends on connectivity02:27 Why refineries still rely on pen and paper03:43 Why Wi-Fi struggles in industrial environments04:59 What makes private 5G different05:51 300 Wi-Fi access points vs. 10 private 5G radios06:36 Celona’s turnkey 5G LAN architecture07:24 Integrating private 5G with IT and OT networks09:28 Zero Trust security and existing firewalls10:05 Separating IT and OT with MicroSlicing10:59 Connected workers and robotics in hazardous environments13:35 The future of autonomous industrial operations15:04 Remote cranes, drilling and real-time control15:44 RF planning and private 5G deployment17:48 Connecting Modbus and legacy equipment19:17 Edge AI and local inference21:59 The cost case for private 5G22:58 Applications beyond oil and gas23:16 Closing thoughts

How do you scale an industrial MQTT architecture without sacrificing performance, reliability or trust in the data?Recorded at Inductive Automation’s Solar & Battery Discovery Day in San Diego, Mike Flores sits down with Nathan Davenport, Vice President of Sales Engineering at Cirrus Link Solutions, to discuss the technical and strategic challenges behind large-scale industrial data systems.Nathan explains why successful digital transformation begins with a clearly defined “North Star”—and how cost, complexity and cybersecurity shape nearly every industrial data architecture.The conversation also explores:Scaling MQTT Engine for millions of industrial tagsImproving queue handling and gateway performancePropagating alarm events through Sparkplug MQTTTwo-way alarm acknowledgment between edge and central gatewaysPerformance improvements for Ignition 8.3Containerizing the Chariot MQTT ServerDeploying industrial data infrastructure at the edgeReducing cloud traffic and infrastructure costsMaintaining control of critical operational dataWhether you work in manufacturing, renewable energy, oil and gas, utilities, automation or industrial IT/OT, this episode offers a practical look at building scalable and resilient industrial data pipelines.Guest: Nathan Davenport, VP of Sales Engineering, Cirrus Link SolutionsHost: Mike Flores, Energy Tech PodcastLocation: Solar & Battery Discovery Day — San Diego, CaliforniaLearn more:Cirrus Link Solutions: https://cirrus-link.com/Inductive Automation: https://inductiveautomation.com/fastSubscribe for more conversations about industrial automation, operational technology, energy innovation, SCADA, MQTT and digital transformation.#MQTT #IndustrialAutomation #IgnitionSCADA00:00 Introduction from San Diego00:49 Meet Nathan Davenport of Cirrus Link02:00 Cost, complexity and cybersecurity03:25 Diagnosing industrial data and network problems04:22 Why every project needs a North Star05:16 Digital transformation without a strategy06:45 Scaling the industrial data pipeline07:33 MQTT Engine queue and performance improvements10:53 Sending alarm events over Sparkplug MQTT12:33 Moving alarms between edge and central gateways14:13 Two-way alarm acknowledgment and clearing14:34 Improving Ignition 8.3 performance at scale16:25 Chariot MQTT Server containerization18:05 Edge computing and reducing cloud costs18:49 Closing thoughtsMusic: “Fast Life” by Uygar Duzgun, courtesy of Epidemic Sound.

Industrial digital transformation starts with reliable connectivity—and in remote oil and gas operations, traditional carrier coverage is not always available where the work happens.Recorded live at ENTELEC 2026 in Galveston, Texas, Jeff Perry and Mike Flores sit down with Andreas Bitzarakis, Managing Director of Broadband at Select Spectrum, to discuss how licensed wireless spectrum supports private LTE and 5G networks across oil and gas, utilities, and other critical infrastructure.Andreas explains how Select Spectrum helps organizations identify, acquire, lease, or sell spectrum rights—and why selecting the right frequency for the right geography is a critical early step in private network development.Topics include:⚡ Private LTE and 5G networks for oil and gas⚡ Connectivity challenges in remote operating areas⚡ Licensed spectrum versus shared spectrum⚡ Buying and leasing FCC-licensed spectrum rights⚡ Why spectrum availability varies by location⚡ Supporting SCADA, telemetry, video, and operational data⚡ Working with operators, engineers, integrators, and equipment manufacturers⚡ Broadband and narrowband spectrum options⚡ Band 54 for utilities and critical infrastructure⚡ Building secure, operator-controlled private networksWhether you work in operational technology, telecommunications, SCADA, industrial automation, engineering, or digital transformation, this conversation provides a practical introduction to the spectrum decisions behind reliable private wireless networks.Guest:Andreas BitzarakisManaging Director, BroadbandSelect Spectrumhttps://www.selectspectrum.comRecorded live at the 2026 ENTELEC Conference & Expo in Galveston, Texas.Presented by OpSite EnergyOpSite Energy provides 24/7 remote operations, SCADA and control room services, alarm management, industrial automation, OT/IT integration, and industrial AI solutions.Learn more:https://www.opsiteenergy.comSubscribe to the Energy Tech Podcast for more conversations covering operational technology, SCADA, industrial automation, private wireless networks, cybersecurity, AI, and energy infrastructure.Music: Uygar Duzgun – “Fast Life”Courtesy of Epidemic Sound00:00 Introduction from ENTELEC 202600:52 Meet Andreas Bitzarakis01:13 What Select Spectrum Does01:42 Connectivity Challenges in Remote Oil & Gas02:32 Private Networks and Operational Data Control03:00 Buying, Leasing and Selling Spectrum Rights03:48 What Select Spectrum Does—and Does Not Do04:39 Serving Operators of Every Size05:37 Who Leads Private Network Decisions?06:12 Engineering and Technology Partnerships06:52 The Biggest Spectrum Availability Challenge08:26 Solving the Missing Piece in Network Projects09:19 Exclusive FCC-Licensed Spectrum10:24 Broadband, Narrowband and Industry Expertise10:55 Band 54 for Critical Infrastructure11:58 How to Work with Select Spectrum12:23 What Andreas Hopes to Accomplish at ENTELEC13:27 Closing Thoughts

How should industrial companies store, connect, and use massive amounts of operational data—from the edge to the cloud?Mike Freedman, co-founder and CTO of Tiger Data, joins Mike Flores on the Energy Tech Podcast to discuss how TimescaleDB and Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform are helping modernize industrial data infrastructure.Recorded live in San Diego at Inductive Automation’s Solar & BESS Discovery Day, this conversation explores the future of industrial historians, time-series data, unified namespace architectures, edge computing, hybrid cloud deployments, AI agents, and alarm intelligence.Mike explains the five requirements of a modern operational data platform:• High-speed ingestion across millions of tags• Economical long-term data storage• Fast historical and real-time queries• Support for late-arriving and backfilled data• The ability to connect time-series data with operational and business contextThe conversation also examines how AI agents can analyze alarms, operator notes, asset models, technical documentation, and real-time process data to help operators understand why an event occurred—without removing the human from the decision-making process.Topics include:• The Tiger Data and Inductive Automation partnership• TimescaleDB as a modern industrial historian• Ignition and PostgreSQL integration• Unified Namespace and MQTT architectures• On-premises, edge, cloud, and hybrid deployments• Local AI models and sovereign GPU infrastructure• MCP, agentic applications, and industrial data• AI-assisted alarm investigation• ISA-18.2 alarm management• Semantic search, vector search, and RAG• Moving from individual assets to fleet-scale operations• Multi-site visibility and live data synchronizationLearn more:Tiger Data: https://www.tigerdata.com/TimescaleDB Enterprise: https://www.tigerdata.com/timescaledb-enterpriseIgnition and TimescaleDB: https://www.tigerdata.com/blog/ignition-and-timescaledb-perfect-pairingInductive Automation: https://inductiveautomation.com/Subscribe to the Energy Tech Podcast for more conversations covering industrial automation, operational technology, SCADA, energy infrastructure, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and the future of remote operations.#IndustrialAutomation #IgnitionSCADA #TimescaleDB00:00 Introduction00:45 Why Tiger Data Created TimescaleDB01:19 From Industrial IoT to the Factory Floor02:00 Connecting TimescaleDB with Ignition03:19 Modern Industrial Data Architecture04:25 Five Requirements of an Operational Data Platform05:26 Handling Late-Arriving Data and Operational Context06:46 Cloud Costs, Local Infrastructure and AI07:27 Three Ways to Deploy TimescaleDB08:08 Building a Hybrid Edge-to-Cloud Architecture09:41 TimescaleDB for Modern Applications10:50 AI Agents and Full-Stack Development12:01 MCP, Agent Skills and Edge AI13:03 Using AI to Investigate Industrial Alarms14:18 Connecting Alarms, Operator Notes and Context14:34 Semantic Search, Vector Search and RAG15:35 Moving From Individual Assets to Fleet Scale16:16 Five Data Requirements for Industrial Operations17:00 Multi-Site and Distributed Edge Deployments17:32 How to Get Started With Tiger Data18:32 Live Sync From Industrial Sites to the Cloud19:24 Tiger Data at the Ignition Community Conference19:41 Closing