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Kepware Server

Transform proprietary data from virtually any industrial device into normalized data ready for any application in minutes.

What is Kepware Server

Kepware Server is the proven standard for industrial connectivity, formerly known as KEPServerEX and ThingWorx Kepware Server. The platform transforms proprietary device data into standardized formats for any application, whether traditional OT applications like SCADA or historians or modern IT applications including the cloud.
In minutes—not months—you can bridge OT and IT without costly hardware upgrades or custom coding. And, Kepware Server is proven at scale across production lines, sites, and entire enterprises, Kepware Server has delivered secure, reliable connectivity trusted by manufacturers for over 30 years.

What’s new from Kepware?

Kepware’s mission is to help manufacturers simplify the way they deploy, manage, and secure their industrial connectivity.

Our most recent release delivered Kepware connectivity in a Linux-based container, advanced remote configuration capabilities in Kepware+ Manager, and unified our Windows-based connectivity platforms into a single entity.

To learn more about what’s new in Kepware’s latest release, click the link below to watch the webinar.

What are the benefits of Kepware Server?

Kepware Server is the cornerstone of digital transformation in manufacturing, providing a unified source of normalized data from OT devices. Whether you need data for AI initiatives, automation, MES systems, machine-to-machine communication, or secure data tunneling, Kepware Server delivers a single, reliable solution.

<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #323b42;">Kepware Server is the cornerstone of digital transformation in manufacturing, providing a unified source of normalized data from OT devices. Whether you need data for AI initiatives, automation, MES systems, machine-to-machine communication, or secure data tunneling, Kepware Server delivers a single, reliable solution.</span>

Unlock OT Data In Minutes

Connect to proprietary devices quickly and enable real-time data flow for AI & ML models, Industrial IoT dashboards, and automation systems, accelerating insights without long integration cycles.

Connect to proprietary devices quickly and enable real-time data flow for AI & ML models, Industrial IoT dashboards, and automation systems, accelerating insights without long integration cycles.

Avoid Costly Hardware Upgrades

Access and standardize data from legacy and modern devices without replacing equipment. Perfect for machine-to-machine communication and MES integration, reducing downtime and capital expenses.

Access and standardize data from legacy and modern devices without replacing equipment. Perfect for machine-to-machine communication and MES integration, reducing downtime and capital expenses.

Reduce Cybersecurity Risks

Modernize and secure OT-to-IT data movement with the ability to minimize your attack surface, securely tunnel between OT & IT, and leverage secure protocols.

Modernize and secure OT-to-IT data movement with the ability to minimize your attack surface, securely tunnel between OT & IT, and leverage secure protocols.

Capabilities

Device Connectivity

Legacy and modern devices often leverage proprietary protocols and have limited compute, creating data gaps. Kepware Server solves this with 150+ pre-built drivers and scriptable options for custom interfaces - connecting virtually any device quickly and reliably.

OT Data Aggregation

Disparate data streams make visibility and control difficult. Kepware aggregates OT data from devices, lines, and sites into one secure interface, simplifying architectures and delivering normalized data across your operations.

Data Transformation

Kepware converts proprietary protocols into open standards like OPC UA and MQTT, while enabling real-time, condition-based linking between devices. This simplifies automation, alerts, and control - eliminating costly point-to-point integrations and turning raw data into actionable insights.

Secure OT & IT Integrations

Kepware Server securely bridges OT and IT by integrating device data into virtually any application including ERP, MES, SCADA, and cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure. Kepware Server also supports logging data to ODBC-compliant databases for compliance, analytics, and AI/ML insights. This reduces integration complexity and strengthens security.

Kepware+ Manager Compatibility

Managing large-scale deployments is challenging. Kepware+ Manager provides centralized monitoring and configuration, ensuring secure, efficient control of multiple servers across enterprise environments.

Kepware Server use cases

Learn how data from Kepware Server can transform manufacturing operations to improve quality, efficiency, and reliability.

AI and ML

Kepware Server empowers manufacturers to harness the full potential of AI and Machine Learning by delivering normalized, real-time data from virtually any industrial device. Its robust connectivity and data transformation capabilities enable predictive maintenance, energy optimization, and OEE analysis, helping teams identify issues before failures occur and optimize performance. With proven reliability and seamless integration, Kepware Server accelerates smarter decision-making and drives operational efficiency across the enterprise

Industrial IoT

Kepware Server stands out by enabling seamless connectivity across diverse machines, sensors, and systems—transforming fragmented device data into a unified, real-time stream. With 150+ pre-built drivers and robust data aggregation, manufacturers gain instant visibility into production processes, equipment health, and performance metrics. Kepware’s scalable architecture and proven reliability empower teams to optimize operations, monitor assets, and respond to issues faster, driving smarter decisions and continuous improvement across the enterprise.

Automation & MES

Kepware Server delivers seamless connectivity for both automation and MES environments, bridging data from legacy and modern PLCs to DCS, SCADA, and HMI systems. With 150+ pre-built drivers and robust data aggregation, it enables real-time, standardized data flow across production lines and enterprise sites. This empowers automated systems to operate with greater efficiency and consistency, while MES applications gain instant access to actionable insights for optimizing workflows, reducing errors, and scaling operations. Kepware’s proven reliability and flexible integration set it apart as the trusted choice for manufacturers seeking to unify and elevate their automation and MES strategies.

Machine-to-Machine Communication

Kepware Server enables equipment and systems to exchange data in real time, without human intervention. This seamless connectivity allows machines to automatically coordinate tasks, adjust processes, and respond instantly to changing conditions on the production floor - improving efficiency and driving smarter automation across manufacturing operations.

Data Tunneling

Kepware Server streamlines data tunneling by securely linking diverse protocols and devices, aggregating OT data across production lines and sites. It enables seamless, reliable transfer of normalized data to IT systems and cloud platforms, eliminating costly hardware upgrades and supporting scalable, enterprise-wide integration.

Kepware Server case studies

Kepware Server gives manufacturers the foundation they need for digital transformation. Connect disparate industrial systems and devices from plant control to enterprise IT with one source of automation data. Explore our industry-specific case studies to learn more about how these solutions are helping companies like yours.

Teel Plastics

Teel reduced human error in manufacturing by deploying PTC’s Internet of Things solution to automate processes on the shop floor.

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Hirotec

Hirotec launched an IoT initiative supported by industrial data from Kepware to reduce reactive maintenance & minimize downtime.

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Faurecia

Facing new traceability requirements across 330 sites across 34 countries, leading automotive equipment supplier Faurecia utilized Kepware solutions to standardize operations across the entire organization.

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ABB

ABB, a leading power & automation company integrated Kepware Serverfor scalability across thousands of well sites.

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Brembo

Brembo relied on Kepware Server to integrate disparate sources of process data and gain insights into plant floor operations.

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Rowan

As a global provider of contract drilling services, Rowan was able to implement an all-encompassing data initiative utilizing Kepware within a mere six months, enabling secure data transfer, real-time monitoring, diagnostics, and more between onshore and offshore locations.

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Kepware Server pricing & licensing

Kepware Server offers flexible licensing options — choose à la carte for buy-as-you-go flexibility, suites tailored for specific industries or projects, or site and enterprise-wide licenses for scalable, organization-wide deployment.

<span style="background-color: rgb(243, 243, 243); color: rgb(50, 59, 66);">Kepware Server offers flexible licensing options — choose <strong>à la carte</strong> for buy-as-you-go flexibility, <strong>suites</strong> tailored for specific industries or projects, or <strong>site and enterprise-wide licenses</strong> for scalable, organization-wide deployment.</span>

À La Carte

Purchase just the drivers and features you need, priced individually—perfect for scaling as your automation needs grow. Available options are listed in our online Store for purchase 24/7/365 with a credit card.

Purchase just the drivers and features you need, priced individually—perfect for scaling as your automation needs grow. Available options are listed in our online Store for purchase 24/7/365 with a credit card.

Suites

Get more value with bundles tailored by industry, device brand, or specific challenges—ideal for smart manufacturing projects.

Get more value with bundles tailored by industry, device brand, or specific challenges—ideal for smart manufacturing projects.

Site & Enterprise

Enable organization-wide connectivity with enterprise licensing, centralized control, enhanced security, and scalable deployment.

Enable organization-wide connectivity with enterprise licensing, centralized control, enhanced security, and scalable deployment.

How to try Kepware Server

Click below to start your Kepware Server free trial. You’ll get access to the full functionality of Kepware Server for two hours at a time. The demo can be repeated at any time by stopping and restarting the application.

How to buy

Kepware Store

<p>Buy from the Kepware Store to save time. Available 24/7/365, you’ll get your Kepware Server licenses fast with just a credit card required.</p>

Preferred distributors

<p>Buy from our preferred distributors to get Kepware Server with pre-sales support, training, and technical support in your language.</p>

System integrators

<p>Buy from Kepware System Integrators (SIs) that resell Kepware as part of implementation projects.</p>

Technology partners

<p>Buy Kepware via the Microsoft Azure Marketplace.</p>

Kepware Store Buy from the Kepware Store to save time. Available 24/7/365, you’ll get your Kepware Server licenses fast with just a credit card required.

Preferred distributors Buy from our preferred distributors to get Kepware Server with pre-sales support, training, and technical support in your language.

System integrators Buy from Kepware System Integrators (SIs) that resell Kepware as part of implementation projects.

Technology partners Buy Kepware via the Microsoft Azure Marketplace.

Additional resources

Kepware spring 2026 release blog

Explore the newest Kepware launch, delivering faster deployment, simplified management, and secure, scalable industrial connectivity to power data-driven operations and AI initiatives.

Kepware Server datasheet

Unlock the next generation of industrial connectivity with Kepware Server - get the datasheet to discover advanced capabilities and practical applications that accelerate secure, scalable operations.

Role of connectivity in industrial data ops

Learn the importance of industrial connectivity for industrial data ops – including how Kepware supports unified namespaces and industrial data management.

Kepware named outright leader in QKS SPARK Matrix

QKS has published a 2025 report for Industrial Edge Connectivity, assessing vendors on technology excellence and customer impact. Kepware was names the outright leader. Download your free copy of the report today.

Frequently asked questions

What exactly does Kepware Server do?

Kepware Server bridges OT devices and OT and IT applications, enabling connectivity between proprietary devices and manufacturing applications like ERP, MES, SCADA, HMI, IoT, and more.

How is Kepware pricing structured?

Kepware Server is priced à la carte for maximum flexibility to purchase what you need, when you need it. Kepware also offers enterprise packaging with Kepware+ packages for Kepware Server and Kepware Edge.

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