Kepware Software Improves Industrial Automation Efficiency

Kepware is a portfolio of industrial connectivity solutions that help businesses connect diverse automation devices and software applications. Utilizing a scalable, unified architecture, Kepware provides the flexibility to combine drivers and consume multiple protocols in a single server while offering a streamlined interface for simple installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

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The Benefits of Kepware

What could you accomplish if all your machines across all manufacturing operations were speaking the same language? Kepware provides critical technical features that enable accessibility, aggregation, optimization, connectivity, security, and diagnostics.

Accessibility

Kepware provides data access for industrial client applications (such as MES and SCADA) and IoT (Internet of Things) and big data analytics software via OPC, proprietary protocols, and IT protocols.

Optimization

Kepware optimizes communications and reduces network and device load via data conditioning and reduction, and protocol-specific optimization.

Connectivity

Kepware drivers support a broad range of protocols found in various verticals, wired and wireless networks, databases, custom software applications, and OPC servers.

Aggregation

Kepware simplifies connected application configuration by providing a single point of entry to all information—eliminating the need for multiple solutions for discrete connectivity.

Security

Kepware offers tools to control user server access, data source, or data values, regulate read/write access, connect or disconnect client applications, and configure secure data tunnels.

Diagnostics

Kepware isolates device and application communications for troubleshooting, offering OPC diagnostics for real-time and historical views of OPC events.

The Kepware Product Suite

Kepware delivers industrial-strength solutions that are designed, tested, and certified to meet the demands of industrial automation applications. Learn more about our portfolio of industrial connectivity solutions that help our customers connect diverse automation devices and software applications.

Kepware+ is a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that enables remote configuration management for industrial automation, helping teams manage and centralize Kepware Servers across the enterprise. Kepware+ provides a single, simple, modern configuration experience that streamlines managing industrial connectivity at scale.

Here are some of the benefits of using Kepware+:

  • Reduced costs: Kepware+ eliminates the need for on-premises hardware and software, which can save businesses money on hardware, software, and maintenance costs.
  • Improved security: Kepware+ uses industry-leading security measures to protect your data, including encryption and role-based access control.
  • Increased efficiency: Kepware+ can help you save time and improve efficiency by centralizing configuration management and providing a single pane of glass for viewing and managing all of your Kepware Servers.
  • Enhanced visibility: Kepware+ provides you with real-time visibility into your industrial automation environment, so you can quickly identify and resolve issues.

 

If you are looking for a way to improve the management and security of your industrial automation environment, then Kepware+ is the perfect solution for you. Contact us today to learn more.

KEPserverEX is an industrial automation software platform that provides a single source of industrial automation data for all your applications. KEPserverEX can connect to a wide variety of industrial devices and software applications, and it can be used to monitor, control, and manage your industrial automation environment.

Here are some of the benefits of using KEPserverEX:

  • Simplicity: KEPserverEX is easy to use and configure, even for users with limited experience in industrial automation.
  • Flexibility: KEPserverEX can be used to connect to a wide variety of industrial devices and software applications.
  • Scalability: KEPserverEX can be scaled to meet the needs of even the most demanding industrial automation environments.
  • Security: KEPserverEX uses industry-leading security measures to protect your data.

 

If you are looking for a way to improve the connectivity and interoperability of your industrial automation environment, then KEPserverEX is the perfect solution for you. Contact us today to learn more.

ThingWorx Kepware Server is an industrial automation software platform that provides a single source of industrial automation data for all your applications. ThingWorx Kepware Server can connect to a wide variety of industrial devices and software applications, and it can be used to monitor, control, and manage your industrial automation environment.

ThingWorx Kepware Server is a powerful tool that can help you improve the efficiency, productivity, and security of your industrial automation environment. It is easy to use and configure, and it can be scaled to meet the needs of even the most demanding industrial automation environments.

If you are looking for a way to improve the connectivity and interoperability of your industrial automation environment, then ThingWorx Kepware Server is the perfect solution for you. Contact us today to learn more.

Here are some of the benefits of using ThingWorx Kepware Server:

  • Simplicity: ThingWorx Kepware Server is easy to use and configure, even for users with limited experience in industrial automation.
  • Flexibility: ThingWorx Kepware Server can be used to connect to a wide variety of industrial devices and software applications.
  • Scalability: ThingWorx Kepware Server can be scaled to meet the needs of even the most demanding industrial automation environments.
  • Security: ThingWorx Kepware Server uses industry-leading security measures to protect your data.
  • Interoperability: ThingWorx Kepware Server can be integrated with a wide variety of industrial automation software applications.
  • Reliability: ThingWorx Kepware Server is a reliable and proven platform that has been used by businesses around the world.

 

If you are looking for a way to improve the connectivity and interoperability of your industrial automation environment, then ThingWorx Kepware Server is the perfect solution for you. Contact us today to learn more.

ThingWorx Kepware Edge is a lightweight, Linux-based connectivity server that enables you to connect a wide variety of industrial devices and sensors to a variety of digital solutions. It offers the stability, performance, and security that is essential for industrial environments. With support for popular and secure Linux operating systems, it supports distributed architectures that improve reliability and security and reduce cost. Built by the industrial connectivity experts, ThingWorx Kepware Edge eliminates the interoperability challenges associated with implementing digital solutions.

Here are some of the benefits of using ThingWorx Kepware Edge:

  • Simplicity: ThingWorx Kepware Edge is easy to install and configure, even for users with limited experience in industrial automation.
  • Flexibility: ThingWorx Kepware Edge can be used to connect to a wide variety of industrial devices and software applications.
  • Scalability: ThingWorx Kepware Edge can be scaled to meet the needs of even the most demanding industrial automation environments.
  • Security: ThingWorx Kepware Edge uses industry-leading security measures to protect your data.
  • Interoperability: ThingWorx Kepware Edge can be integrated with a wide variety of industrial automation software applications.
  • Reliability: ThingWorx Kepware Edge is a reliable and proven platform that has been used by businesses around the world.

 

If you are looking for a way to improve the connectivity and interoperability of your industrial automation environment, then ThingWorx Kepware Edge is the perfect solution for you. Contact us today to learn more.

Kepware LinkMaster is a software tool that can be used to connect two or more OPC Data Access (DA) servers. This allows you to share data between different applications and systems, which can help to improve efficiency and productivity in industrial automation environments.

LinkMaster is a powerful tool that can be used to solve a variety of data connectivity challenges. For example, you can use it to:

  • Connect legacy OPC DA servers to newer applications
  • Bridge data between different OPC DA servers
  • Create a single OPC DA server from multiple servers
  • Distribute data to multiple applications

 

LinkMaster is easy to use and configure, and it supports a wide range of OPC DA servers. It is a valuable tool for any organization that needs to improve the connectivity of their industrial automation environment.

Kepware RedundancyMaster is a software tool that can be used to create redundant pairs of OPC Data Access (DA) servers. This allows you to improve the availability of your industrial automation data by ensuring that there is always a backup server available in case of a failure.

RedundancyMaster is a powerful tool that can be used to solve a variety of data availability challenges. For example, you can use it to:

  • Protect your data from downtime caused by server failures
  • Improve the performance of your industrial automation environment by load balancing data across multiple servers
  • Increase the security of your data by using multiple servers to store and process data

 

RedundancyMaster is easy to use and configure, and it supports a wide range of OPC DA servers. It is a valuable tool for any organization that needs to improve the availability of their industrial automation data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Kepware product suite offers a range of industrial connectivity tools. Here are some of the most common questions.

There is no specific line item or cost associated with KEPServerEX when making a purchase. KEPServerEX is sold “à la carte” based on the different drivers and advanced plug-ins needed to establish the desired communications—these are what determine the price. For more info on pricing, explore the Kepware product store.

Many of our products are sold with no limit. However, there are a handful of products sold on a tiered basis relating to device or tag count

Visit our Resource Library, a complete repository of Application Notes, Connectivity Guides, Installation Guides, Easy Guides, and Technical Notes.

Absolutely. To download a demo license, visit the product page of the Kepware product you would like to try, or contact us to speak with an industrial connectivity expert today.

Definitely—Existing PTC Kepware customers and future customers alike are eligible to explore customized subscription plans that will include access to the following among many perks:

  • Seamless maintenance and security updates along with product upgrades
  • Reduction of the IT and administrative burden with a single type of license environment to manage
  • Support and maintenance that is automatically bundled so you never have to worry about your product’s eligibility
  • Licensing that can be scaled up or down as needed, locking in long-term pricing benefits for your entire installation

 

Interested? Find out how the subscription plan can up-level the benefits to your organization in our Kepware subscription value chain guide.

Kepware offers an extensive, worldwide distribution channel for purchasing our software solutions outside of North America. All of Kepware’s Connected Distributors are formally contracted and thoroughly trained on our portfolio of software products. Working with a Preferred Distributor ensures you will have access to local pre-sales support, training, and technical support in your language and time zone. Please consider working with a Preferred Distributor to receive the ideal purchasing experience.

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