Explore robust messaging solutions for Internet of Things applications through this 21-minute conference talk that examines MQTT and Apache Pulsar technologies. Begin by understanding MQTT as the lightweight publish-subscribe protocol standard for edge communication, including its key strengths and inherent limitations in IoT deployments. Dive deep into Apache Pulsar's architecture as a scalable and durable streaming platform specifically designed for IoT backend infrastructure requirements. Learn how to effectively combine MQTT and Pulsar technologies, with particular focus on MQTT-on-Pulsar (MoP) implementation, to create unified IoT data streaming pipelines that can handle connected vehicle use cases and other complex IoT scenarios.