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EMQX Enterprise v6.1.0: A Game Changer in MQTT Messaging and Data Infrastructure

On January 6, 2026, EMQ Technologies introduced EMQX Enterprise v6.1.0, marking a significant update to its already powerful MQTT messaging platform. This latest version enhances the platform's capabilities and transforms the way organizations utilize MQTT data in cloud-scale and analytics-driven environments.

New Features Unveiled

Replayable Streaming with MQTT Streams

One of the standout features of EMQX 6.1 is the introduction of MQTT Streams. This innovative capability allows for durable, ordered, and replayable consumption of MQTT messages within their lifetime. By adopting native MQTT semantics, MQTT Streams ensure that messages matching a specific topic filter are automatically collected and persistently stored. This feature significantly improves data accessibility, as multiple consumers can independently read from these streams, rewind to previous states, or analyze data from a specific timeframe. This makes it ideal for scenarios like historical data analysis, debugging, and event-driven applications.

Native Parquet Output for Data Lakehouse Architectures

Further expanding its technological arsenal, EMQX 6.1 also introduces support for native Parquet output. This functionality allows MQTT data to be seamlessly written in a columnar format specifically optimized for large-scale analytics. Organizations can now effortlessly transition MQTT data from real-time ingestion systems to long-term analytical applications without the need for complex transformation pipelines. This positions EMQX as a first-rate data producer in modern data lakehouse frameworks, supporting environments built on data platforms such as Apache Iceberg, Snowflake, and Databricks.

Enhanced Namespace Management for Multi-Tenant Deployments

Recognizing the growing need for efficient multi-tenant environments, EMQX 6.1 has also improved its namespace management. This upgraded feature caters to organizations managing shared MQTT infrastructure by providing operational boundaries, predictable behaviors per tenant, and simplified management controls. As deployments scale, these enhancements ensure that organizations maintain isolation, observability, and consistency across their MQTT infrastructure, thereby making it suitable for managing multi-tenant IoT and AI workloads.

Target Users of EMQX v6.1

• - Enterprises: Companies requiring robust message delivery and replay functionalities at scale.
• - Data Engineers: Teams integrating MQTT data into advanced analytics platforms like Snowflake and Databricks.
• - Organizations: Those building modern data lakehouse architectures that leverage MQTT as a key real-time data source.
• - Multi-Tenant Infrastructure Managers: Enterprises managing multiple business units that require controlled and efficient deployments.

EMQ's VP of Product, Benniu Ji, expressed the company's vision, stating, “With EMQX 6.1, we are continuing to expand what MQTT can support at enterprise scale. By combining replayable MQTT Streams with native Parquet output and stronger multi-tenant controls, EMQX enables organizations to treat MQTT data as a first-class input to modern analytics and data platforms.”

Availability of EMQX Enterprise v6.1.0

EMQX Enterprise v6.1.0 is now available for immediate use. Enterprises interested in the enterprise-grade features and commercial support can learn more or request personalized demonstrations via EMQ's website. Developers can access the latest version under the BSL licensing model, which is also available for download from EMQ's official GitHub repository. For technical enthusiasts looking for insights, a detailed blog post covering new features offers an in-depth view of EMQX 6.1's capabilities.

About EMQ

EMQ is recognized globally as a leader in providing cloud-native MQTT messaging solutions. The EMQX platform serves over 250 million IoT devices worldwide, facilitating real-time data movements across various industries like automotive, manufacturing, energy, and telecommunications. To learn more about EMQ and its offerings, visit www.emqx.com and follow @EMQTech on X and on LinkedIn.

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