Kepware Server

What is Kepware Server?

The universal platform for industrial connectivity and OT → IT data standardization

Kepware Server, Kepware/PTC, is a global reference in industrial connectivity, enabling machines, automation systems, and corporate applications to communicate using standardized protocols such as OPC UA, MQTT, and REST. It acts as a single hub between the shop floor and corporate IT and IoT solutions.

Broad and standardized connectivity for any industry

With more than 160 drivers and over 300 supported protocols, Kepware Server allows integration of:

• PLCs

• CNCs

• Industrial robots

• Supervisory systems (SCADA)

• MES, ERP, and databases

This reach eliminates the need for proprietary gateways and simplifies industrial data architecture.

Unified industrial communication in a single server

Kepware Server provides a central point for:

• Protocol conversion

• Tag normalization

• Data exposure in OPC UA/DA standards

• MQTT and REST integrations for IoT and analytics

This reduces complexity, improves control, and facilitates the evolution of industrial infrastructure.

High availability, reliability, and security

Designed for critical environments, the solution includes:

• Redundancy for operational continuity

• TLS for secure communication

• Granular access control

• Execution as a Windows service

• Real-time changes without interruption

These features ensure performance and stability even in complex plants.

Advanced monitoring and diagnostics

The server includes essential diagnostic tools for automation and IT teams, such as:

• Real-time logs and events

• Diagnostic tags for communication inspection

• Simulation for pre-deployment testing

This reduces risks and facilitates quick identification of equipment or network failures.

Key features

• Support for OPC UA, DA, AE, HDA, and DDE

• MQTT, REST, and IoT/IT protocols

• Modular and scalable environment

• Expandable drivers on demand

• Consolidation of multiple devices into a single server

• Compatibility with virtualized environments

Minimum system requirements

• Operating System: Windows 8+ and Server

• Processor: 2.0 GHz

• RAM: 1 GB

• Disk Space: +600 MB