Ømq is an intelligent socket library for messaging that allows for highly flexible messaging patterns between applications. It is fast, fault tolerant, and language agnostic. Common patterns supported by Ømq include request-reply, publish-subscribe, and push-pull. Devices can be used to route messages and act as brokers or balancers to solve problems like load balancing. Ømq offers advantages over traditional solutions when advanced network interactions or high performance is required.