Audit Trail for Highly Regulated Production Environments

Dresden, Germany, April 21, 2026 – Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), offers industrial software for cross-industry automation solutions through its subsidiary Kontron AIS GmbH. With the new version 4.3, FabEagle®Connect middleware introduces an integrated audit trail feature designed for highly regulated production environments. This functionality enables traceable and tamper-proof logging of all application changes. In addition, the release provides flexible configuration options for OPC UA connections in complex production networks.
 
FabEagle®Connect is middleware for connecting machines, equipment, and IT systems via interfaces such as OPC UA, REST, MQTT, or TCP/IP. With two new features, Release 4.3 strengthens transparency and integrity at the integration layer in connected production environments. Companies in medical technology and the pharmaceutical industry in particular benefit from these enhancements.
 
Audit Trail for Tamper-Proof Traceability

The new audit trail feature enables centralized logging of all security- and configuration-relevant events within the application. This includes logins, application start and stop events, as well as changes to system settings and interface configurations. FabEagle®Connect stores all events as structured log entries, ensuring complete traceability of all changes in a comprehensive changelog.
 
This level of transparency is essential, especially in highly regulated production environments. Companies in primary packaging, medical technology, and pharmaceutical manufacturing must clearly document all system changes. Requirements from GMP processes, validation frameworks, ISO/IEC 27001, IEC 62443, as well as IT and OT compliance strategies demand exactly this level of traceability. Structured event logging through audit trails ensures compliance with these requirements. At the same time, all audit events are clearly presented in the web client. Log entries are available in machine-readable JSON format and can be integrated into higher-level monitoring, SIEM, or compliance systems.
 
Enhanced OPC UA Configuration for Complex Production Networks

In addition to the audit trail, version 4.3 also introduces functional OPC UA improvements. The integrated OPC UA server now supports a configurable bind address. This allows multiple IP addresses to be defined explicitly, instead of relying solely on an implicit localhost binding. As a result, security is enhanced in production networks with segmented IT and OT structures. Especially in complex network environments, this enhancement ensures reliable integration of machines and systems into existing network architectures. 

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About Kontron AIS GmbH

Kontron AIS GmbH has been setting benchmarks in industrial software development for over 35 years. An experienced team of more than 250 employees stands for proven software products and customized digitalization solutions. This enables equipment manufacturers as well as factory operators to break new ground in automation and secure long-term competitive advantages. Together with its customers, Kontron AIS implements intelligent digitalization strategies worldwide, paving the way for the smart manufacturing of tomorrow. 
As a subsidiary of Kontron AG, Kontron AIS provides comprehensive IoT solutions from a single source, covering both hardware and software. A global network ensures project management, service and support on a global scale. Further information: https://kontron-ais.com

About Kontron

Kontron AG (www.kontron.com, ISIN AT0000A0E9W5, WKN A0X9EJ, KTN) is a leading IoT technology company. For more than 20 years, Kontron has been supporting companies from a wide range of industries to achieve their business goals with intelligent solutions. From automated industrial operations, smarter and safer transport to advanced communications, connectivity, medical, and energy solutions, the company delivers technologies that add value for its customers. With the acquisition of Katek SE in early 2024, Kontron significantly strengthens its portfolio with the new GreenTec division, focusing on solar energy and eMobility, and grows to around 7,000 employees in over 20 countries worldwide. Kontron is listed on the SDAX^® and TecDAX^® of the German Stock Exchange. 

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