UNS vs MQTT: Why They’re Not the Same Thing

UNS vs MQTT: Why They’re Not the Same Thing

UNS vs MQTT: Why They’re Not the Same ThingRicky Sun
Published on: 16/06/2026

Many industrial teams assume MQTT is required for a Unified Namespace. In reality, your UNS may already exist. Learn the difference between UNS and MQTT, and how to avoid overengineering your industrial data architecture.

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Microsoft Just Killed RC4 Encryption.

Microsoft Just Killed RC4 Encryption.

Microsoft Just Killed RC4 Encryption. Ricky Sun
Published on: 03/06/2026

Experiencing KDC_ERR_ETYPE_NOTSUPP errors after recent Windows updates? This article explains how RC4 deprecation impacts PI Vision, PI Asset Framework, and PI Web API, and what administrators need to do to restore Kerberos delegation.

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Why I’m Moving from PI Connectors to AVEVA Adapters (And What Changed My Mind)

Why I’m Moving from PI Connectors to AVEVA Adapters (And What Changed My Mind)

Why I’m Moving from PI Connectors to AVEVA Adapters (And What Changed My Mind)Ricky Sun
Published on: 25/03/2026

From GUI simplicity to scriptable control—here’s why AVEVA Adapters changed how I approach PI deployments, and what you gain when you move beyond convenience into fully automated, scalable infrastructure.

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Latest version isn't always the greatest

Latest version isn't always the greatest

Latest version isn't always the greatestRicky Sun
Published on: 23/03/2026

A small OPC UA endpoint mismatch can break your entire data flow after an upgrade. Here’s how to detect it quickly, validate your system, and avoid costly downtime.

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