Kepware Edge

The reliable, proven industrial connectivity you know from Kepware, now available in a Linux-based container.

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Accelerate connectivity with Kepware Edge


Kepware Edge enables manufacturers to rapidly deploy industrial connectivity across sites, lines, and the enterprise—creating seamless integration between devices and applications—while simplifying ongoing maintenance, lowering total cost of ownership, and reducing cybersecurity risks.

Kepware Edge includes device connectivity for top name PLC and device brands and enables integration to most applications via MQTT and OPC UA.

Why Kepware Edge

Rapid deployment

Kepware Edge is deployed in a container, accelerating time to value by using a lightweight, consistent, and scalable deployment method.

Kepware Edge is deployed in a container, accelerating time to value by using a lightweight, consistent, and scalable deployment method.

Lower total cost of ownership

Kepware Edge lowers total cost of ownership by reducing infrastructure costs, minimizing deployment and maintenance effort, and enhancing portability.

Kepware Edge lowers total cost of ownership by reducing infrastructure costs, minimizing deployment and maintenance effort, and enhancing portability.

Reduced cybersecurity risks

Kepware Edge reduces cybersecurity risks by accelerating and simplifying deployment of patches and addressing vulnerabilities.

Kepware Edge reduces cybersecurity risks by accelerating and simplifying deployment of patches and addressing vulnerabilities.

Unmatched interoperability

Kepware Edge integrates with on-prem and cloud applications for manufacturing using OPC UA and MQTT communication standards.

Kepware Edge integrates with on-prem and cloud applications for manufacturing using OPC UA and MQTT communication standards.

Kepware+ manager compatible

Kepware Edge is compatible with Kepware+ Manager, enabling you to remotely view, configure, and manage all Kepware servers globally.

Kepware Edge is compatible with Kepware+ Manager, enabling you to remotely view, configure, and manage all Kepware servers globally.

Key features of Kepware Edge

Linux container support

Kepware Edge is a Linux-based solution that is deployed via a container to accelerate deployment, reduce maintenance costs, and mitigate cybersecurity risks.

Kepware+ manager compatible

Remotely view, configure, and manage all Kepware servers globally – including Kepware Edge servers – from a single control plane.

Device connectivity for major device brands

Access data from Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Modbus-enabled devices with drivers tailored to containerized deployment. Kepware Edge includes drivers for Siemens S7 Ethernet, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix Ethernet, and Modbus Ethernet.

IT & OT integrations via MQTT and OPC UA

Easily and securely share data across OT and IT applications—including SCADA, MES, and cloud platforms like AWS and Azure—using MQTT and OPC UA.

Enhanced performance and security

Kepware Edge is a 64-bit application making it well suited to handle the increasingly large datasets required for modern use cases, and includes enhanced security and portability features inherent to containerized solutions.

Scalability and maintainability

Simplify deployment and management processes with containerization, reducing operational overhead and improving efficiency when updating versions and patching.

The foundation for future Kepware innovation

"Kepware Edge marks a significant milestone in our mission to deliver powerful, reliable connectivity that our customers trust on Windows—now in a flexible, Linux-based environment. This initial offering is just the first step in expanding our industrial connectivity solutions to support the growing demand for open, scalable architectures, empowering manufacturers to seamlessly integrate data across their operations."

Abby Eon, GM and SVP, PTC Kepware

Technical information & resources

Protocols & Devices

Supported Protocols

  • EtherNet/IP
  • Modbus Ethernet
  • Siemens Industrial Ethernet

Supported Devices

Rockwell Allen-Bradley

  • CompactLogix 5300, 5400 & 5500 series
  • ControlLogix L7 & L8 series
  • FlexLogix 5400 series
  • MicroLogix 1000 to 1500 Series
  • PLC5 series Broad Support
  • SLC5 & 500 series Broad Support
  • SoftLogix 5800 Series

Modbus

  • Modbus Open Ethernet Devices (*Client device models only)

Siemens

  • S7-200/300/400 series
  • S7-1200/1500 series
  • netLink MPI-S7-300/400
  • netLink 50-MPI S7-300/400
  • netTap 40-MPI-S7-300/400

*Please review the Help & Product Manual documentation for extended device support details.

IT/OT Integrations

MQTT Specifications & Features

Supported Specifications

  • MQTT 3.1 and 3.1.1

Supported Features

  • Offers customizable JSON data format to support most MQTT and REST applications
  • Supports MQTT Version 3.1.1, including publish and subscription methods
  • Supports advanced formatting for multiple data models (JSON, XML, CSV and custom)
  • Supports deadband to limit data throughput
  • Supports tag import and export for quick project configuration and deployment
  • Has a configurable Publish Rate
  • Has a configurable data package size for single transactions
  • Supports MQTT security and data integrity features, including Transport Layer Security (TLS), certificate-based authentication, username/password authentication, Last Will and Testament, and Quality of Service message delivery
  • Supports self-signed client certificates, enabling certificate authentication for integration

OPC UA Specifications & Features

Supported Specifications

  • 1.02 optimized binary TCP

Supported Features

  • Standard UA Server Profile
  • UA-TCP UA-SC UA Binary

REST API
ThingWorx Native Interface
Cloud Integrations

  • AWS
  • MSFT Azure

Data Standardization

Robust protocol translation into OPC UA, MQTT and ThingWorx AlwaysOn

Container Orchestration Systems

Any modern docker/OCI container runtime

Examples include but are not limited to docker, podman, rancher, and kubernetes

Operating Systems

Any modern x86-64 operating system

Examples include but are not limited to RHEL, Ubuntu, Fedora, Windows, Windows Server, MacOS, (and more.)

Licensing

License Server – Deployed On-Premises

Documentation

Other technical details

  • Available in English only
  • Simulator Driver is included

Frequently asked questions

Is there a Kepware Edge demo download available?

There is no free trial available for this software. To support proof of concepts, please contact our Sales team to obtain a license. Contact us now.

What are the differences between Kepware Server and Kepware Edge?

Kepware Edge is deployed via a Linux-based container, whereas Kepware Server is our Windows-based platform.

How much does Kepware Edge cost?

For pricing information, please contact our Sales team. Contact us now.

Can I buy a single Kepware Edge driver?

Kepware Edge is offered as a complete platform, including all drivers and plug-ins, to deliver maximum flexibility and functionality. Individual drivers are not sold separately—this ensures you have everything you need for robust connectivity and future scalability.

Is Kepware Edge available as a perpetual license?

Kepware Edge will be offered through a subscription model rather than a perpetual license. This approach ensures you always have access to the latest updates, security enhancements, and new features for optimal performance and long-term value.

Is there a version of Kepware Edge offered for machine builders and OEMs?

Please contact our Sales team. Contact us now.

How is Kepware Edge licensed?

Kepware Edge is licensed through the Kepware Edge License Server, providing a centralized and streamlined way to manage your licenses. This approach ensures flexibility, scalability, and simplified administration for your deployments.

Where can I download Kepware Edge to get started

Download Kepware Edge today from https://www.mykepware.com and unlock powerful edge connectivity with all drivers and plug-ins included.

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