IRVINE, Calif., March 15, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Lantronix, Inc. (Nasdaq:LTRX), a leader in device networking and data center management, and AWS, Inc., provider of the Cellterra line of end-to-end machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions, announced today the formation of a strategic marketing alliance to bring device networking hardware and software to market that supports a full range of wired Ethernet, LAN and WAN communications capabilities.
The Wireless Transmission Unit (WTU), developed by AWS as part of its Cellterra M2M solution offering, incorporates Lantronix's market leading XPort embedded wired Ethernet device server technology, combined with support for a broad range of WAN networks, including cellular (GSM/GPRS, CDMA), satellite, RF and Digital Control Channel, along with the option of adding GPS for mobile and location specific applications. The joint marketing alliance will allow Lantronix to refer customers and partners requiring WAN M2M communications to the Celterra WTU from AWS, and AWS will be able to offer Lantronix wired and 802.11b wireless Ethernet device servers as part of its M2M solutions.
The WTU is a compact, versatile, 2-way wireless communication I/O device, capable of operation on any communication carrier network, enabling integrators and end users to monitor, manage and control devices such as field sensors, instruments and mobile assets and send and retrieve real-time data from these devices. The WTU addresses the challenge of connecting remote or mobile assets where wired Ethernet or 802.11 wireless is not an option. As a rugged industrial grade solution, the WTU is ideal for deployment in harsh environments, such as oil and gas control systems, process instrumentation, water monitoring, general SCADA and telematics applications.
"We are very excited about this strategic marketing alliance because Lantronix and AWS have complementary networking capabilities," said Marc Nussbaum, CEO of Lantronix. "By joining forces, we are able to address the full range of communications requirements for customers deploying M2M solutions, whether in industrial or commercial buildings or in remote locations out in the field."
"Partnering with Lantronix is a great opportunity for both companies to expand our reach in the M2M market and to better address the needs of our customers," added Craig Carroll, CEO of AWS. "With this strategic marketing partnership, AWS can reach more customers with its Cellterra hardware, middleware and user-interface solutions and can provide Lantronix wired and 802.11b wireless device servers to customers who need those capabilities."
Lantronix and AWS will be presenting in a session at the upcoming M2M Expo and Conference in Dallas on March 23. The Cellterra WTU will also be on display in the Lantronix booth.
About Lantronix, Inc.
Lantronix, Inc. (Nasdaq:LTRX) develops hardware and software solutions to help businesses and government agencies remotely access and manage network infrastructure equipment and rapidly network-enable their physical electronic devices. With a 15-year heritage of connecting serial devices to networks, and more than 22 million ports connected to Lantronix products, the company is a one-stop shop for technologists who design, manage and configure servers, devices and network infrastructure equipment, incorporating the advantages of remote, secure data center and device management. The company's worldwide headquarters are located in Irvine, Calif. For more information, visit www.lantronix.com.
About AWS
AWS Inc. develops, manufactures and distributes comprehensive, end-to-end hardware, software and services for M2M markets. Our experience with remote data management and control dates back nearly 3 decades, including radio telemetry based monitoring of sensors along the US/Mexico border, and developing one of the first radio triangulation solutions for location and dispatch of police cruisers. We have applied our experience and technical knowledge in developing platform solutions including mobile asset tracking, irrigation, medical devices, remote data collection and management, SCADA and other telemetry applications. We utilize a wide variety of technologies including wireless networks such as CDMA and GSM/GPRS, RF, landline, Ethernet, satellite, and other public and private networks. Our contextual data interface is a browser-based application for easy access from most any computer and provides for easy distribution and training by utilizing well-known formats. For more information, visit www.cellterra.com or contact Craig M. Carroll at 512-478-7727 ext 117.
Lantronix is a registered trademark of Lantronix, Inc. Cellterra is a registered trademark of AWS, Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.