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In this paper, we have proposed a novel mini-datacenter in the form of wireless sensor networks to efficiently handle query-based data collection from Industrial IoT (IIoT) devices. The mini-datacenter comprises a command center, gateways, and IoT sensors, designed to manage stochastic query-response traffic flow. We have developed a duplication\/aggregation query flow model, tailored to emphasize reliable transmission. We have developed a dataflow management framework that employs a multi-modal query forwarding approach to forward queries from the command center to gateways under varying environments. The query forwarding includes coarse-grain and fine-grain strategies, where the coarse-grain strategy uses a direct data flow using a single gateway at the expense of reliability, while the fine-grain approach uses redundant gateways to enhance reliability. A fuzzy-logic-based intelligence system is integrated into the framework to dynamically select the appropriate granularity of the forwarding strategy based on the resource availability and network conditions, aided by a buffer watching algorithm that tracks real-time buffer status. We carried out several experiments with gateway nodes varying from 10 to 100 to evaluate the framework\u2019s scalability and robustness in handling the query flow under complex environments. 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