Introducing Kepware Edge and Kepware Server

Kepware fall 2025 release: Powering the future of industrial connectivity

We’re excited to announce Kepware’s Fall Release, delivering the next generation of industrial connectivity for smart manufacturing. This release brings major advancements designed to help manufacturers modernize, scale, and secure their operations—so they can focus on production, not integration.

Why modernization matters

Manufacturers are rapidly shifting from legacy, siloed architectures to edge-first, event-driven architectures. The rise of AI, analytics, and IoT is driving the need for flexible, secure, and efficient data flows—from assets on the shop floor to enterprise applications. Kepware’s latest release is built to meet these demands, enabling organizations to unlock insights, improve resilience, and drive operational efficiency.

Introducing Kepware Edge

Modern, Containerized Connectivity: Deploy on Linux-based containers for rapid scaling, simplified management, and lower cost of ownership.
Robust Protocol Support: Seamless connectivity for major brands (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Modbus) and interoperability via OPC UA and MQTT.
Audit Logs & Security: Detailed tracking for compliance and troubleshooting, plus 64-bit computing for high performance with large datasets.
Remote Configuration: Fully compatible with Kepware+ Manager for streamlined, remote management.

Kepware Edge provides secure data flows for AI-driven manufacturing

“Kepware Edge’s containerized architecture and robust protocol support are designed to provide the secure, scalable data flows that today’s AI-driven manufacturing demands, providing real-time insights to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation.” according to Craig Resnick, Vice President, ARC Advisory Group. “Kepware Edge will help to redefine industrial connectivity by enabling manufacturers to deploy modern, containerized solutions that can scale rapidly and simplify management. Its advanced security features and remote configuration capabilities will position Kepware Edge as a connectivity foundation for future-ready, resilient smart manufacturing operations.”

Craig Resnick, Vice President, ARC Advisory Group

Introducing Kepware Server

Unified Windows Platform: KEPServerEX and ThingWorx Kepware Server are now a single, unified solution - simplifying migration and access to premium features.
Enhanced Connectivity: Support for ControlLogix Firmware v36/v37, TIA Portal Tag Exporter v20, addition of time-series data access for MTConnect, and over 20 additional driver updates.
Security & OS Updates: Extended compatibility to support Windows Server 2025.
Security Updates: Critical driver security updates and 2048-bit Certificate support staging.
Streamlined Migration Path & Documentation: Step-by-step guides and built-in installer functions for a smooth transition.

Updates to Kepware+ Manager

SaaS Control Plane: Existing platform continues to simplify management of on-premises servers at scale, now including both Kepware Server and Kepware Edge
Advanced Tags: Kepware+ Manager now supports remote configuration capabilities for data normalization, calculations, and conditional monitoring—saving time and reducing manual effort.

What’s next for Kepware Edge?

Broader Protocol Support: Examples of future Kepware Edge drivers include: OPC UA Client, Siemens S7 Plus, and Mitsubishi.
Enhanced User Experience: Expanded interoperability with Kepware+ Manager, and improved container deployment capabilities.

The path to reliable, secure industrial connectivity

Kepware empowers customers to standardize data access, scale operations, and secure connectivity—eliminating data silos, enabling repeatable architectures, and embedding security best practices. With this release, manufacturers can accelerate digital transformation and prepare for the future of smart manufacturing.

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Introducing Kepware Edge and Kepware Server

Kepware fall 2025 release: Powering the future of industrial connectivity

Why modernization matters