SurgeMQ, an open-source MQTT broker, has been acquired by InfluxData, the company behind popular monitoring and analytics tools like InfluxDB, Telegraf, and Kapacitor. The acquisition aims to enhance IoT support in InfluxDB by creating a tightly integrated solution for industrial monitoring and IoT applications. With SurgeMQ now under InfluxData's umbrella, users can expect improved performance, security, and features tailored to their specific use cases. This development is expected to provide more complete solutions for IoT developers building on top of InfluxDB, ultimately enhancing the overall experience for users in these domains.