
"The enhancements in KEPServerEX version 6.4 are extremely valuable to any customer whose devices utilize the MQTT protocol, including customers of Wzzard Wireless Sensing Solutions," said Mike Fahrion, CTO and VP of IoT Technologies at Advantech B+B SmartWorx. With this new driver, KEPServerEX is able to securely subscribe to MQTT topics through any MQTT broker, receive updates as new device data is published, and make that data available over a variety of protocols.

It uses innovative parsing tools to enable users to create tags from popular devices that utilize MQTT. The MQTT Client driver included in KEPServerEX version 6.4 offers users a commercially available out-of-the-box MQTT to OPC UA translator.

“The MQTT Client driver and KEPServerEX seamlessly integrate data from these devices-enabling users to access new real-time data and provide a robust view of their plant floor operations.” “Many KEPServerEX users are now acquiring industrial data in their operational environments through new intelligent sensors and open-source or lightweight devices,” said Jeff Bates, Kepware Product Manager. Inclusion of this new driver enables users to collect data from sensor networks and other devices that utilize MQTT-and make that data available to the industrial automation devices and applications they rely on to run their plants efficiently. The new MQTT Client driver is a key component of the KEPServerEX version 6.4 release. KEPServerEX version 6.4 includes new data collection capabilities, improved data access, and seamless integration with both traditional and industrial Internet of Things (IoT) systems, enabling users to easily manage and monitor their plant floor. Kepware ®, a PTC business developing industrial connectivity software, today announced the release of the KEPServerEX ® version 6.4 industrial connectivity platform. KEPServerEX Version 6.4 Empowers Users to Integrate Smart Factory Initiatives with Traditional Industrial Automation Systems Updates include a new MQTT Client driver, improved server performance, and store and forward capability for ThingWorx Native Connectivity
