IIoT & Data
Edge gateway
A gateway that combines industrial connectivity with local data processing.
IN ONE SENTENCE
It can collect field data, translate protocols, filter information and securely send selected data upstream.
In normal English
Edge gateways often bridge PLC networks to MQTT, OPC UA or cloud services without changing the underlying machine controls.
Why would I use it?
Use it when operational technology needs a controlled bridge to higher-level systems.
THINK OF IT LIKE…
A translator, filter and courier sitting at the edge of the machine network.
Related terms
gateway, edge computing, MQTT
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