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Bring enterprise-grade security and service capabilities to your existing machine controls, PLCs, and IPCs with software-based edge.

Why Zethus

The virtual extension of ei3's CPS Protection Platform, Zethus delivers enterprise-grade security with zero hardware footprint—including machine controls, health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS), and more. Purpose-built, it operates seamlessly over existing internet connections, simplifying integration without requiring additional hardware investments.

  • Zero Hardware Footprint

    Software-only solution that installs directly on your existing machine controls

  • Zero-Trust Security

    Enterprise-grade managed secure connectivity with comprehensive protection

  • Docker Containerization

    Rapid deployment with simplified installation and consistent performance

  • Seamless Transition

    Maintain functionality parity with physical edge devices while protecting your existing investments

  • Future-Ready

    Scalable functionality to advanced features, supporting your digital transformation

Traditional Remote Access Direct inbound connections, unprotected firewall, unmanaged black box devices connecting straight to production systems
Traditional Remote Access 

Direct inbound connections, unprotected firewall, unmanaged black box devices connecting straight to production systems

Secure Remote Access with Zethus Software-only virtual gateways, containerized deployment on existing equipment, seamless integration without network disruption

Secure Remote Access with Zethus

Software-only virtual gateways, containerized deployment on existing equipment, seamless integration without network disruption

Everything you need to transform
your machine controls

Vector 1

Secure connectivity

  • Comprehensive machine network security

  • Zero Trust remote access with per-machine segmentation

  • Monitoring with automatic cloud updates

  • Encrypted transmission for data and control traffic

Vector 2

Data collection

  • Support for 30+ industrial protocols and major PLC brands

  • Optional OPC UA translator server

  • Local caching to prevent data loss

  • Secure data transmission to ei³ cloud or enterprise systems

Vector 2

Machine intelligence

  • Edge-computing ready, with options for on-site analytics

  • High-frequency data collection for diagnostics and quality

  • Local data buffering to smooth network performance

  • Filtering & normalization for cleaner data 

Vector 2

Easy management

  • Software-only installation on Linux-based controls or IPCs

  • Containerized deployment via Docker on ARM or x86 hardware

  • Centralized management with ei³

  • Minimal resource requirements to run alongside workloads

  • Software upgrades without hardware changes 

SEAMLESSLY CONNECT WITH LEADING AUTOMATION PROVIDERS

 

Allen Bradley
Mitsubishi
B&R
Beckhoff
ZETHUS CAN BE HOSTED ON COMMON INDUSTRIAL DEVICES
OPC UA
Siemens
Raspberry Pi
Docker

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Universal Machine Connectivity

Connect any industrial asset through comprehensive protocol support and data collection

  • Standard Protocols
    Industry standard connectivity for modern equipment
    (OPC UA, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP)
  • Brand-Specific Interfaces
    Optimized connections for major automation vendors
    (RSLinx, TwinCAT, MELSEC)
  • Legacy System Support
    Connect and protect older equipment through specialized collectors
  • Real-Time Data Capture
    High-speed collection with local buffering capabilities
  • Secure Transmission
    End-to-end encryption with comprehensive audit trails
  • Protocol Integration Engine
    Multi-source OPC UA consolidated converter

Not sure where to start?

See which option fits your machines today—and how to scale tomorrow.

Looking for integrations?

Seamlessly connect machine data with your existing business systems through our secure API gateway and extensive integration capabilities.

Security is built-in

Built on ei3's CPS Protection Platform, ensuring
enterprise-grade security and complete data protection
across your operations.

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