Kepware KEPServerEX
Industrial connectivity platform for secure and reliable data access to industrial automation assets.
Overview
KEPServerEX is a flexible and scalable solution for connecting, managing, monitoring, and controlling diverse automation devices and software applications. It leverages OPC (the automation industry’s standard for interoperability) and IT-centric communication protocols to provide a single source of industrial data.
✨ Key Features
- Over 150 device drivers
- OPC UA, OPC DA, MQTT, SNMP, ODBC, and more protocols
- Data logging and storage
- Advanced plug-ins for calculations, data transformation, and more
- Redundancy for high availability
- Secure data tunneling
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Extensive library of over 150 drivers
- High reliability and stability
- Strong integration with PTC's ThingWorx platform
Unique Value: Provides the most comprehensive and reliable single-source connectivity solution for industrial automation data.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Connecting PLCs from various vendors to a central SCADA system
- Streaming machine data to cloud platforms for analytics
- Providing a unified data layer for manufacturing applications
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Small-scale projects with only a few devices (can be overkill)
- Applications not requiring industrial protocols
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a much wider range of device drivers and a more robust, enterprise-grade platform than many competitors.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 2-day free trial
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