Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Software

Scalable IoT Solutions by Tatsoft

Why Choose Tatsoft for IIoT?

The FrameworX platform is currently used in many IIoT applications. EdgeConnect was built from the ground up with secure technologies. Our open and layered platform includes full MQTT with Sparkplug B support. We also include a full range of PLC and device connectivity. You can run with or without HMI, and our powerful platform enables real-time analytics and data acquisition at the edge.

Built-In IIoT Functionality

Complete

Everything you need in one install, built-in drivers, SQL, redundancy, MQTT Broker / MQTT Client, Real-time C#, Python.

Create Fast and Powerful

Reusable symbols and components, projects stored in one secure file, built-in versioning.

Security & Redundancy

Mission-critical Edge and Gateway, Security at the core level.

Affordable

EdgeConnect is sized for edge and gateway applications and includes drivers, MQTT, audit trail and more.

Modular Architecture

Flexible architecture and configurations to optimize your IT standards, or existing landscape.

Integrate to Any Cloud

Microsoft Azure, AWS or any cloud platform, we are Open and Secure.

Connected Data Hub

Edge computing, store/forward to SQL, Data Historian or IIoT Cloud.

You Choose Hardware

EdgeConnect runs on any version of Windows as well as Linux, embedded devices and Raspberry Pi.

Scripts to Enable Analytics

Powerful script engine at the edge or in the Cloud, C#, VB.NET, Python.

It’s not uncommon to hear, “This is like magic,” during Tatsoft training sessions when customers are upgrading from legacy solutions. Tasks such as design or troubleshooting can be completed in just one-tenth of the time with Tatsoft compared to traditional legacy systems.

- Control System Technologies

One of the main reasons we decided to work with Tatsoft is they have decades of experience in developing software products and understand the need to have a flexible, reliable platform on which to build applications that will last a long time.

- Renifer Systems

I can’t tell you how many people have come through this building. International groups are very interested. We like showing it off. The system is a big change from what we had; everybody appreciates it.

- Cargill Feed Safety Research Center

The other packages we looked at were either extremely long in the tooth, could only communicate with a single PLC, or were lacking in data collection capabilities (…) FrameworX also provides the tools for us to make complex animations that were essential for us to separate ourselves from the competition.

- Rite Irrigation LLC

Other key factors leading to our decision to use FrameworX were the wide range of options for displaying graphics, built-in .NET scripting for special requirements, communication flexibility, and competitive pricing.

- Water and Wastewater Industries

Safe, Fast, Real-time Analytics with our IIoT Software

Real-time, event-driven, in-memory database that manages tags, assets, and events. Run scripts, C#, VB.NET, Python, based on data change or other events. Collect data, store and forward to any external data store in a secure manner.

SCADA Software
SCADA Software

MQTT (Server) Broker and MQTT Client and Sparkplug B Included

Full MQTT Support included! Flexible configuration using MQTT optimized for your architecture. Our MQTT Broker connects with MQTT Clients following the Sparkplug B specification or pure MQTT Clients such as the Mosquitto clients. HiveMQ Broker support for larger applications.

Tatsoft FrameworX IIoT Configuration

Tatsoft FrameworX Includes:

  • MQTT Broker (Server)
  • MQTT Client
  • MQTT Client + Sparkplug B

*No additional software needed

SCADA Software

*All Projects include TServer (with SparkPlugB)

FrameworX FactoryStudio SCADA Software

Open, Scalable and Secure IIoT: Edge, On-Premise, Cloud

A complete set of tools for creating IIoT applications and much more.
– Affordable Edge and Gateway versions
– Fully functional SCADA includes alarms, alerts, and scripting
– Connect to any device, database, or Cloud
– Use any or all of the integrated development tools

SCADA Software

Open and Layered Software Framework for IIoT, HMI and More

A complete software platform that includes all of the components you need and a modular architecture built to fit your IIoT projects.  Use what you need, deploy where you need to, connect to anything.

Industrial Internet of Things Software Platform

The FrameworX IIoT platform includes all of the components you need, including full connectivity to our on-premise version of FrameworX.

  • IoT Rules Engine
  • Security
  • MQTT and HTTPs
  • Pure Web Dashboards
  • Servers-side APIs
  • Alarm Management
SCADA Software

FrameworX for IIoT

Alarm and Notification

Multi-threaded alarming, log to SQL, scripts subscribe to events.

Built-In Drivers

Major PLC, OPC UA, MQTT drivers included. Driver Toolkit available.

MQTT Broker (Server) Included

FrameworX includes an MQTT Broker and MQTT Client with Sparkplug B.

Built-In SQL

Embedded SQL engine included or integrate to any SQL.

Secure

Implemented at the core of the platform, stable and secure.

Data Logging

Log data at the edge for edge analytics or store and forward.

Integrate to any Historian

Seamlessly integrate to any process historian including OSISoft PI, Canary Labs, GE, Wonderware and more.

Audit Trail Anything

Log events. You choose which events are logged securely to an encrypted SQL database.

Smart Symbols

Tag, asset, template based, reusable components.

Robust and Fast

.NET to the core means fast and powerful processing at the edge or secure gateway.

Scripting

Code behind and expressions using VB.NET, C#, HTML5/ Javascript and Python.

Dashboard Builder

Build responsive dashboards create or import your own symbols and components.

Alarm and Notification

Multi-threaded alarming, log to SQL, scripts subscribe to events.

Licensing by Edition

EdgeConnect is sized for edge deployments, with all modules included.

Redundancy

Server, device communications easily configured for redundancy.

FAQ

What is IIoT, and how does it differ from general IoT?

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applies IoT principles to industrial systems, connecting machines, sensors, and devices to collect and analyze operational data in real time. Unlike general IoT, which focuses on consumer or smart-home applications, IIoT emphasizes reliability, performance, and security in manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure. Tatsoft’s internet of things software provides a scalable industrial foundation built on open protocols, unified data models, and the same .NET framework powering FrameworX for enterprise-level integration.

What is a Unified Namespace?

A Unified Namespace is a single structured view of all operational data in a plant, published through a central message broker so any system can subscribe to what it needs. FrameworX supports external tag providers, which means tags stay in the source of truth and are subscribed to rather than copied into a second database.

What is MQTT Sparkplug B?

Sparkplug B is an open specification that defines how industrial data is structured and published over MQTT. It adds topic naming conventions, payload definitions, birth and death certificates for devices, and state awareness. Sparkplug B is what makes MQTT usable as an industrial protocol rather than as a generic messaging transport.

How does IIoT work in a factory environment?

In a factory, IIoT software connects sensors, PLCs, and controllers through industrial networks to collect data continuously. This data is then processed and visualized for operators, engineers, and management. Tatsoft’s FrameworX platform provides the core IIoT framework, handling data acquisition, storage, and distribution from the edge to the cloud. It allows users to monitor equipment health, track production KPIs, and automate control actions in real time.

What types of devices and sensors are commonly used in IIoT systems?

IIoT systems use a wide range of devices (PLCs, RTUs, smart sensors, edge gateways, and cloud connectors) to collect and share industrial data. Tatsoft’s internet of things software integrates seamlessly with these devices via standard protocols such as MQTT, OPC UA, and Modbus, with more than 100 built-in connectors. This ensures that real-time operational data flows securely and consistently across all layers of the enterprise.

Do you have unlimited clients, unlimited I/O points and unlimited developers licensing?

Yes, and unlimited means unlimited. (We also have pricing options for small I/O counts, such as an OEM might want.) Our flexible licensing options make us affordable for a wide variety of industrial applications.

Do you run on Linux?

Yes, we run on Linux as well as most flavors of Windows.

Does FrameworX include an MQTT broker, or only a client?

All MQTT functionality is included with all of our FrameworX products. We support the open MQTT standard and also work with leading commercial MQTT Brokers to scale your applications to 1000s or 10,000s of connections. Call to learn more +1 (855) 828-7638

Do you support SQL Databases?

FrameworX includes a full featured SQL database. It also provides seamless integration with any database including Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, Postgres, Microsoft Azure SQL and NoSQL data sources including OSISoft’s PI and Rockwell. There are no limits to connectivity!

What programming or scripting languages do you support?

We support C# (C Sharp), VB.NET, Python and JavaScript.

How does Tatsoft’s IIoT platform integrate with existing hardware and legacy systems?

Tatsoft’s IIoT software is designed to integrate seamlessly with both new and legacy automation systems. It connects to existing PLCs, databases, and applications without requiring major infrastructure changes. FrameworX provides native connectors for industrial drivers, OPC servers, and MQTT brokers, allowing old and new systems to coexist within one modern, unified platform. This makes Tatsoft ideal for gradual digital transformation initiatives.

How does IIoT contribute to data analytics and predictive maintenance?

IIoT generates continuous data streams from machines, enabling analytics for performance optimization and predictive maintenance. Tatsoft’s IIoT platform collects, normalizes, and contextualizes this data, feeding it into dashboards, historians, or AI tools for analysis. Users can identify patterns, forecast failures, and schedule maintenance proactively, reducing downtime and extending equipment life.

Do you support redundancy and high availability?

Yes, we have reliable and easily configurable redundancy for seamless failover. Realtime tags, devices, alarms, historical data, scripts, clients, and all modules were designed to meet redundancy and hot-swapping requirements.

Can I embed my custom analytics into FrameworX?

Yes, FrameworX is a fully open and extensible application platform. All user displays, real-time calculations, storage and analytics integrations are open and customizable. We have both developed analytics and partnered with many vertical solution providers to embed their custom data analysis, predictive analytics, and Artificial Intelligence applications into your solutions.

 
Can FrameworX run on a Raspberry Pi?

Yes. FrameworX EdgeConnect runs on Windows, Linux, embedded devices and Raspberry Pi. The same project configuration used on a server deploys to an edge device, so a gateway collecting data at a remote site and a central server share one engineering environment and one data model.

What happens to data when the network connection drops?

FrameworX edge deployments operate autonomously during a network outage. Data continues to be collected and buffered locally, then forwarded to SQL, to the historian or to a cloud service when the connection is restored. Local logic, alarms and displays keep running throughout, so the site stays operable while it is isolated.