### Contents

- [**Articles**](#resources-articles)
- [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms)
- [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions)
- [**Reports**](#resources-reports)

# Message Queue (MQ) Software Resources

##### Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Message Queue (MQ) Software

Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data.

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- [**Articles**](#resources-articles)
- [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms)
- [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions)
- [**Reports**](#resources-reports)

## Message Queue (MQ) Software Articles

[![What Is Event-Driven Architecture? Models, Examples, and Uses](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Event-driven-architecture.png "What Is Event-Driven Architecture? Models, Examples, and Uses")](https://www.g2.com/articles/event-driven-architecture-eda)

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### What Is Event-Driven Architecture? Models, Examples, and Uses
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Enterprises rely on various technologies and tools to operate their business effectively.&nbsp;

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by Keerthi Rangan

[![What Is Message Oriented Middleware? How Does It Work?](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Message-oriented_middleware.png "What Is Message Oriented Middleware? How Does It Work?")](https://www.g2.com/articles/message-oriented-middleware)

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### What Is Message Oriented Middleware? How Does It Work?
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Businesses, institutions, and technologies are constantly changing, so the software systems that serve them must accommodate them.

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by Keerthi Rangan

[![What Is a Message Queue? How to Use It in Distributed Systems](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI241_Learn_Article_Images_%5BMessage_Queue%5D_V1a.png "What Is a Message Queue? How to Use It in Distributed Systems")](https://www.g2.com/articles/message-queue-mq)

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### What Is a Message Queue? How to Use It in Distributed Systems
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Communication is fundamental to humans, and applications are no different.

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by Keerthi Rangan

## Message Queue (MQ) Software Glossary Terms

[![Middleware](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI563_Glossary_Article_Images-%5Bmiddleware%5D_V1a.png "Middleware")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/middleware-definition)

[Middleware](https://www.g2.com/glossary/middleware-definition)

Middleware is a type of software that enables various applications to communicate with one another. Learn more about its types, architecture, and uses.

by Sagar Joshi

[![Asynchronous Messaging](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI050_Asynchronous_messaging_V1b.png "Asynchronous Messaging")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/asynchronous-messaging-definition)

[Asynchronous Messaging](https://www.g2.com/glossary/asynchronous-messaging-definition)

Asynchronous messaging allows people to communicate without being concurrently engaged on a platform. Learn how async messaging boosts efficiency for businesses.

by Brittany K. King

## Message Queue (MQ) Software Discussions

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Question on: HiveMQ
[What does HiveMQ's enterprise support look like compared to open-source alternatives?](/discussions/what-does-hivemq-s-enterprise-support-look-like-compared-to-open-source-alternatives)

What does HiveMQ's enterprise support look like compared to open-source alternatives?

HiveMQ’s enterprise support is designed for always‑on industrial and IoT environments where downtime is not an option. The Enterprise tier includes 24/7 global support, a 1‑hour reaction time for Priority 1 issues, a dedicated Customer Success Manager, a named HiveMQ expert, and a 99.99% uptime SLA (HiveMQ Cloud Starter still offers 24/7 support with an 8‑hour P1 reaction time and 99.95% SLA). 

Answered: Jayashree Hegde on March 26, 2026

[Your answer](/discussions/what-does-hivemq-s-enterprise-support-look-like-compared-to-open-source-alternatives/comments/new?remote=true)

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Question on: HiveMQ
[Is HiveMQ suitable for AI and machine learning workloads in industrial environments?](/discussions/is-hivemq-suitable-for-ai-and-machine-learning-workloads-in-industrial-environments)

Is HiveMQ suitable for AI and machine learning workloads in industrial environments?

HiveMQ is highly suitable for AI and machine learning workloads in industrial environments because it provides a reliable MQTT-based data backbone that streams real-time, contextual, and governed IIoT data from edge to cloud into your AI/ML pipelines and Unified Namespace. It doesn’t run models itself; instead, HiveMQ Broker, Edge, Data Hub, and Pulse ensure your operational data is clean, structured, and AI-ready for external AI platforms and tools, accelerating use cases like predictive maintenance, continuous intelligence, and real-time production optimization. This architecture is already used by leading manufacturers to power scalable industrial AI, making HiveMQ a strong foundation for both current analytics and future autonomous operations. For more information on how HiveMQ supports Agentic AI in Industrial Operations, visit https://www.hivemq.com/solutions/agentic-ai-in-industrial-operations/ 

Answered: Jayashree Hegde on March 26, 2026

[Your answer](/discussions/is-hivemq-suitable-for-ai-and-machine-learning-workloads-in-industrial-environments/comments/new?remote=true)

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Question on: HiveMQ
[How does HiveMQ help enable IT/OT integration?](/discussions/how-does-hivemq-help-enable-it-ot-integration)

How does HiveMQ help enable IT/OT integration?

HiveMQ enables IT/OT integration by replacing fragile point‑to‑point connections with an event‑driven architecture built on MQTT, so OT systems publish data once and multiple IT applications can subscribe in real time. By bridging legacy OT protocols into MQTT and organizing data in a Unified Namespace (UNS), HiveMQ creates a single, consistent source of industrial data that is secure, scalable, and easy to integrate with cloud, analytics, and AI platforms. 

Answered: Jayashree Hegde on March 26, 2026

[Your answer](/discussions/how-does-hivemq-help-enable-it-ot-integration/comments/new?remote=true)

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## Message Queue (MQ) Software Reports

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Enterprise Grid® Report for Message Queue (MQ)

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Small-Business Grid® Report for Message Queue (MQ)

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Mid-Market Grid® Report for Message Queue (MQ)

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G2 Report: Grid® Report

Grid® Report for Message Queue (MQ)

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G2 Report: Grid® Report

Momentum Grid® Report for Message Queue (MQ)

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G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report