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Kepware Industrial Connectivity

What is Kepware?

Kepware is a suite of industrial‐connectivity solutions designed to bridge the gap between diverse legacy OT (Operational Technology) devices and modern software applications. Its unified, scalable architecture allows users to combine device drivers and support multiple protocols within a single server- giving you an easy, centralized interface for configuring connectivity and remote visualization across your operations.

In short: Kepware turns a mix of outdated machines, proprietary controllers, and modern devices into a harmonized, data-ready ecosystem- ready to feed clean data into SCADA, MES, analytics, IoT or enterprise systems

Why Use Kepware- Key Benefits

With Kepware, you unlock a set of powerful capabilities that simplify and streamline industrial connectivity and data flow:

Accessibility

Kepware enables industrial client applications (e.g. MES, SCADA) and analytics or big-data tools to access data via OPC, proprietary and IT-based protocols- bringing OT data into the enterprise ecosystem.

Optimization

By applying data conditioning, reduction, and protocol-specific optimizations, Kepware helps reduce network and device load- improving efficiency and reliability.

Universal Connectivity

Kepware supports a broad variety of protocols, devices, wireless or wired networks, databases, custom applications, and OPC servers- giving you flexibility to connect nearly anything on your shop floor or plant.

Data Aggregation

Rather than managing multiple connectivity tools or point-to-point interfaces, Kepware provides a single, unified entry point for all device and data integration- simplifying your architecture and management overhead.

Security

Kepware offers capabilities to manage access and data security- control who can read or write data, manage server and data-source access, and configure secure tunnels to protect data flows between devices and applications.

Diagnostics & Troubleshooting

The platform supports OPC-level diagnostics- giving both real-time and historical views of events, enabling easier troubleshooting when issues arise.

These features let organizations standardize their data infrastructure, reduce complexity, and improve reliability across their operations- whether on a small scale or enterprise-wide.

Kepware Product Offerings

Kepware offers multiple products to suit projects of different scale- from small automation deployments to full enterprise connectivity.

The core industrial-connectivity server. With more than 150 prebuilt device drivers, KEPServerEX lets you connect practically any legacy or modern device, stream data, normalize proprietary protocols to open standards (e.g. OPC DA, OPC UA, MQTT, REST/HTTP), and feed data to SCADA, HMI, historians, MES, ERP or analytics platforms.

The enterprise-grade connectivity solution. Beyond device drivers, Kepware+ includes enhanced IT/OT integration, cloud and enterprise application connectivity (via OPC UA, MQTT, HTTPS), and tools for centralized global management of multiple Kepware servers and installations.

The next-generation, Linux-based platform built for containerized deployment, enabling rapid, scalable, and secure connectivity across sites, plants and enterprise IT/OT ecosystems- ideal for modern industrial deployments, cloud/edge systems, and future-proof architectures.

Additionally, Kepware offers specialized driver suites and plug-ins- such as for power & utilities (e.g. a “Power Suite” for substation, DER, SCADA or grid-level systems), making it a versatile solution for many industries beyond manufacturing.

Common Use Cases & Applications

Organizations implement Kepware to address a variety of industrial connectivity and data challenges:

Industrial IoT & Smart Manufacturing

  • Hexagon black Kepware enables real-time access to data from sensors, PLCs, robots, CNCs, or other devices, feeding manufacturing data into analytics, IoT, or MES platforms to support predictive maintenance, OEE tracking, energy optimization, and process improvement.

Legacy System Integration

  • Hexagon black Many plants run legacy hardware or proprietary control systems; Kepware bridges those devices with modern software and enterprise systems- without requiring expensive hardware upgrades

Enterprise-Wide Standardization

  • Hexagon black With Kepware+, companies can standardize connectivity across multiple sites and global operations- consolidating data flows into a single, consistent, secure framework.

Utilities and Power Systems

  • Hexagon black Specialized suites such as the Power Suite support protocols common in substations, RTUs, IEDs, distributed energy resources and remote facilities — useful for utilities, energy, and utility-scale industrial operations.

Fog/Edge & Cloud Integration

  • Hexagon black Kepware Edge enables containerized deployment, making it easier to integrate operational data with cloud platforms, remote monitoring, analytics, and hybrid IT/OT architectures.

Why MRC Offers Kepware

At MRC, we recognize the growing need for seamless data flow, interoperability, and scalability in modern manufacturing, automation, and IIoT workflows. By offering Kepware through our services, we give clients:

A proven connectivity backbone

trusted by industry for decades, ensuring you can integrate both legacy and modern devices into a unified data ecosystem.

Flexible deployment options

from small-scale factory upgrades to enterprise-wide rollouts, on Windows, Linux (containers), or hybrid environments.

Expert support & integration knowledge

leveraging our deep experience with CAD/PLM/automation (via Creo / Mathcad / IoT workflows) to help you design and deploy robust, future-ready architectures.

Cost-effective, scalable purchasing

choose only the drivers and plug-ins you need; expand over time as your operations evolve.

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