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January 29, 2025  |  by Suzzette Rainey

Bridge the Gap to IIoT with AUTOSOL Bridge


Industrial organizations are increasingly adopting IIoT technologies to modernize their operations and leverage real-time data for better decision-making. However, many facilities still rely on legacy SCADA systems that are not equipped to handle modern communication protocols like MQTT. This creates a significant challenge when trying to integrate new IIoT technologies into existing infrastructure.

Enter AUTOSOL Bridge—a powerful solution designed to enable seamless communication between legacy SCADA systems and modern MQTT-based IIoT platforms.

What is AUTOSOL Bridge?

AUTOSOL Bridge is a middleware application that connects to any MQTT broker and presents all MQTT aliases as advisable OPC tags. It serves as the essential link between legacy systems and modern technologies, enabling organizations to adopt IIoT without costly upgrades to their existing SCADA infrastructure.

Problems Solved by AUTOSOL Bridge

  1. Modernizing Legacy SCADA Systems
    Upgrading legacy SCADA systems can be expensive and disruptive. AUTOSOL Bridge eliminates the need for a complete overhaul by allowing SCADA systems to seamlessly integrate with MQTT brokers, providing a future-ready data flow without sacrificing existing investments.
  2. Facilitating IIoT Adoption
    Transitioning to IIoT technologies often requires modern protocols like MQTT for data transmission. AUTOSOL Bridge allows organizations to adopt IIoT solutions while continuing to use their existing SCADA systems, making it easier to move toward a connected enterprise.
  3. Simplifying Data Management
    AUTOSOL Bridge translates MQTT topics and aliases into OPC tags that are easily consumable by SCADA systems. This eliminates the complexity of manual data mapping and ensures accurate, real-time data is available where it’s needed most.
  4. Reducing Costs and Downtime
    By bridging the gap between MQTT and OPC, AUTOSOL Bridge reduces the need for costly infrastructure changes and minimizes downtime during the transition to modern IIoT architectures.

How It Works

  1. Subscribes to MQTT Brokers: AUTOSOL Bridge connects to MQTT brokers and listens for all published data.
  2. Presents Data as OPC Tags: The MQTT aliases are converted into OPC tags, enabling SCADA systems to read and use the data without modification.
  3. Seamless Integration: The result is a smooth flow of information between new and legacy systems, enhancing operational efficiency and enabling real-time insights.

Who Benefits from AUTOSOL Bridge?

  • Oil & Gas Operators: Simplify IIoT adoption for monitoring production, pipeline operations, and equipment health.
  • Water/Wastewater Utilities: Integrate remote monitoring devices with centralized SCADA systems.
  • Industrial Facilities: Transition to IIoT while preserving SCADA investments.

Why Choose AUTOSOL Bridge?

AUTOSOL Bridge empowers businesses to embrace modern IIoT solutions without disrupting current operations. With its ability to seamlessly connect MQTT and OPC, it simplifies the integration process, reduces costs, and prepares your systems for the future. Click here to visit the AUTOSOL Bridge product page.