The Festo AX Data Access app is a protocol translator converting data from proprietary Festo operational technology protocols into the industry-standard MQTT messaging protocol. OT data is accessed from such components as Festo valve manifolds, servo drives, energy efficiency modules and remote I/O. There is no need to intervene in the PLC program to set up or operate AX Data Access. Festo AX Data Access is purchased as a perpetual license for 10, 100 or 1,000 Festo components through Festo App World. The apps can be deployed on-premises using standard hardware and container technology such as Docker. Containerization allows the apps to be deployed flexibly on various computing environments, including industrial PCs, virtual machines, servers and edge devices.