Waterstream

Back-end & Platform Engineering Technology Enabler

Waterstream is an MQTT broker that uses Apache Kafka as its sole persistence and distribution system. This integration allows MQTT clients to connect directly to the Kafka ecosystem, eliminating the need to manage external MQTT clusters or develop integration pipelines to transfer data from devices to topics.

Companies can thus consolidate MQTT data streams (coming from the IoT world, for example) by exploiting Kafka’s robust architecture, facilitating real-time processing and access to data, and guaranteeing efficient scalability for their applications.

Bitrock has chosen Waterstream as part of its reference architecture for streaming data via MQTT, based on its experience in streaming systems and event-based architectures. Bitrock has been a Global Reseller of Waterstream since 2024, with the aim of expanding its offering in the IoT & Data sector.

OVERVIEW

Fully exploiting the potential of data, such as that coming from sensors and IoT devices, is one of the main challenges in developing a data-driven approach. The use of efficient and scalable technologies is fundamental for transferring data using the MQTT protocol to systems capable of processing it and extracting value from it.

Thanks to its stateless design and its compatibility with different environments, Waterstream simplifies data management, reducing infrastructure complexity and operational costs. By acting as a bridge between MQTT and Kafka, Waterstream allows companies to obtain useful information and make decisions more quickly on connected devices.

solution

Waterstream is an innovative solution that greatly simplifies the integration between the MQTT protocol and the Kafka platform, offering numerous advantages to companies operating in different cloud environments.

Flexibility and scalability: it easily adapts to different infrastructures, supporting millions of IoT devices and guaranteeing high availability.
Simplicity: Reduces operational complexity thanks to the absence of additional dependencies and an intuitive implementation.
Reliability: Optimized to work in environments with unstable connections, guaranteeing the reliable delivery of messages.
Compatibility: Supports different versions of the MQTT protocol and integrates with various Kafka distributions.
Advanced features: Exploits the potential of Kafka to offer features such as message rewind and data validation via Schema Registry.

use cases

Waterstream is the ideal solution for a wide range of applications that require real-time data processing: thanks to its ability to seamlessly integrate MQTT devices with the power of Kafka, the solution can be applied in numerous industrial sectors and operational scenarios:

industrial maintenance

Waterstream allows real-time data collection from sensors installed on machinery and production lines. In an automotive plant, for example, vibration and temperature sensors mounted on robots can transmit data through MQTT; Waterstream forwards this data to Kafka, where it is analyzed to identify abnormal patterns that could indicate the need for maintenance.

ENERGY SECTOR

In the context of smart grids, Waterstream facilitates intelligent energy management by collecting data from smart meters and network devices. In a city power grid, thousands of smart meters send consumption readings via MQTT; Waterstream manages this data flow, enabling real-time analysis to optimize energy distribution.

PRECISION AGRICOLTURE

Waterstream integrates data from sensors distributed throughout the fields. In a harvesting field, for example, the various soil moisture, temperature and brightness sensors constantly transmit environmental data; Waterstream channels this data to Kafka analysis systems that automatically control irrigation and other reference parameters.

SMART CITIES

Waterstream facilitates intelligent traffic management by integrating data from traffic lights, cameras and road sensors. Waterstream manages this data stream, enabling the implementation of adaptive traffic control systems that reduce congestion.

RETAIL SECTOR

Waterstream can support the personalization of the shopping experience and intelligent stock management. Beacon and RFID sensors transmit data on the location of customers and products, allowing personalized offers to be sent and shelf restocking to be optimized.

Waterstream

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industrial maintenance

ENERGY SECTOR

PRECISION AGRICOLTURE

SMART CITIES

RETAIL SECTOR

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