Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture (OPC UA) is a key communication standard for Industry 4.0 and industrial IoT, facilitating interoperability among diverse machines by providing a standard framework for reliable and secure data transmission, enhancing data integrity and accessibility. OPC UA employs an object-oriented approach for information modeling, creating rich data models for assets like robots and machines, and MongoDB's flexible document model is well-suited to store these complex OPC UA semantic information models. MongoDB's document model supports dynamic schema, enabling efficient updates and querying, making it an apt choice for representing industrial equipment data and supporting analytics. Additionally, Codelitt is developing a connector to ingest OPC UA data into MongoDB in real time, utilizing various cloud and messaging technologies to ensure reliable data transmission and storage. MongoDB's strengths in managing complex data structures and facilitating digital transformation play a significant role in modern manufacturing, as highlighted by its recognition as a Leader in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Database Management Systems, underscoring its commitment to innovation and meeting the evolving demands of enterprises. The text also discusses MongoDB's leadership transition, with Chirantan “CJ” Desai poised to become the new CEO, bringing extensive experience to guide the company through its next phase of growth, as the outgoing CEO, Dev Ittycheria, emphasizes the importance of timely leadership changes to strengthen the company's future trajectory.