Emily Griffin is the Sr. Director of Product Management at Kepware. Emily has spent six years at Kepware, working cross-functionally with both PTC and customer stakeholders to deliver strategic initiatives and valuable product features across the Kepware portfolio. With over twenty years of experience in software go-to-market strategy, operations, and sales across various niche markets, Emily is passionate about translating complex customer challenges into impactful solutions within the industrial data ecosystem.
The latest in industrial connectivity is available now
We’re excited to announce the Kepware Spring 2026 release, delivering new advancements that make it easier than ever to deploy, manage, and scale industrial connectivity across modern manufacturing environments.
As manufacturers accelerate digital transformation, the need for reliable, real-time data—delivered securely from edge to enterprise—has never been greater. This release builds on Kepware’s proven foundation, introducing innovations that help organizations drive greater connectivity with less complexity and unlock more value from industrial data.
Why scalability matters now
Manufacturers are continuing to move away from siloed architectures toward distributed, edge-first designs that support AI, analytics, and automation initiatives.
But as these environments grow, so do the challenges:
- Managing connectivity across hundreds of assets and sites
- Ensuring secure, governed data flows
- Scaling infrastructure without increasing operational overhead
The Spring 2026 release is designed to address these realities—giving organizations the flexibility to expand their connectivity footprint while maintaining control, visibility, and performance.
What’s new in Kepware’s Spring 2026 Release
This release introduces enhancements across both Kepware Edge, Kepware Server, and Kepware+ Manager helping customers modernize at their own pace while supporting both Linux and Windows environments.
- Kepware Edge: Introduces new drivers—OPC UA Client, Siemens S7 Plus, and Mitsubishi Ethernet—along with a new integrated user experience
- Kepware Server: Extends the Siemens S7 Plus driver now supports redundancy by allowing failover between primary and secondary CPUs
- Kepware+ Manager: New centralized admin config capability allows you to manage users and configure settings to improve security
What’s next: new user experience for Kepware
A key highlight of this release is a public preview of a new configuration experience for Kepware Server.
This preview provides a glimpse into enhancements that showcase a broader investment in usability – streamlining common tasks, improving day-to-day efficiency, and laying the groundwork for future UI improvements. While this is a preview, it represents an important step towards a more modern and approachable configuration for Kepware users.
The public preview will be available in early Summer on mykepware.com.
The future is bright under Velotic
Kepware is now proudly part of Velotic—marking an exciting new chapter that brings increased focus, investment, and innovation to the future of industrial connectivity. As part of Velotic, customers can expect accelerated advancements that make it easier than ever to connect, scale, and unlock the full value of their industrial data.
To learn more about what’s new in the Kepware Spring 2026 Release, read the release notes.
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