IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 19, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Lantronix, Inc. (Nasdaq:LTRX) today announced that its IntelliBox(r)-I/O 2100 has been named one of Security Sales & Integration (SSI) Magazine's Top 30 Technology Innovations in 2007. IntelliBox is the industry's first fully programmable device server which automates the management of remote equipment used in industrial, commercial, medical, retail, and security applications. As one of the leading publications focused on electronic physical security equipment, SSI Magazine conducts an annual assessment to determine the Top 30 products that showcase innovation with the ability to deliver a rapid return on investment to the magazine's core audience: security installation contractors and system integrators.
"We are honored to receive this recognition from SSI, an important voice in the electronic security marketplace," said Reagan Y. Sakai, interim chief executive officer and chief financial officer. "This award showcases our commitment to develop innovative network-enablement technologies that address the specific business needs of our customers. As a device server that can be programmed to automatically detect and respond to specific events, IntelliBox enables security integrators and end users to access and manage equipment remotely, thereby reducing the volume of service calls. This helps minimize operation costs, cuts response time and streamlines equipment monitoring -- all contributing to a more efficient and profitable operation."
IntelliBox automatically monitors virtually any piece of serial- or Ethernet-based security equipment, such as alarm panels, IP cameras, and time and attendance machines. Powered by Lantronix EventTrak(tm) software technology, when an event occurs, IntelliBox will automatically respond with a pre-determined, user-defined set of responses such as rebooting or reconfiguring attached equipment, turning a machine on or off, triggering a relay or alarm, and/or providing automated reports, etc. Instead of having to manually monitor equipment or wait for an issue to arise and then deploy a technician, IntelliBox automates the process by detecting problems and proactively taking the necessary user-defined corrective actions. It can even send an email notification to the administrator detailing the situation, actions taken, and current operating status.
Since the incoming data can be sent via email or RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feed, hundreds of devices can be simultaneously monitored from a single RSS-enabled web page or from a user's email client. With EventTrak's advanced device monitoring, response and control functionality, incoming data can be scanned for specific information and flagged as "important," which can eliminate the need to sift through hundreds of emails.
Running the Lantronix Evolution OS(tm), IntelliBox delivers enterprise-grade networking security with built-in AES (Advanced Encryption Standard), and SSH/SSL (Secure Shell/Secure Sockets Layer) support. Its hardened OS and mature protocol stack are resilient to intrusion such as denial of service (DoS) and port mapping attacks, and can prevent it from being used to bring down other networked devices.
IntelliBox-I/O 2100 is available worldwide for $359 MSRP through Lantronix channel and other sales partners. For more information, please visit: www.lantronix.com.
About Lantronix
Lantronix, Inc. (Nasdaq:LTRX) is a leading innovator in device networking technology. The company specializes in wired and wireless hardware and software solutions which allow virtually any electronic product to be network-enabled in order to remotely access, monitor and control it over a network or the Internet. Lantronix product portfolio includes Device Enablement solutions which provide a direct network connection to equipment and machines for remote monitoring and control, and Management and Control solutions which extend the ability to remotely manage IT equipment and literally thousands of networked devices, regardless of location, from a central point of access. Lantronix provides customizable technologies and solutions that are used by original equipment manufacturer (OEMs) design engineers to network-enable their products, IT administrators to manage data center and network infrastructure, and systems integrators to provide complete, remote device management solutions for their customers. With nearly two decades of networking expertise and more than 30,000 customers worldwide, Lantronix solutions are used in every major vertical market including security, industrial and building automation, medical, transportation, retail/POS, financial, government, consumer electronics/appliances, IT/data center, and pro-AV/signage. The company's headquarters are located in Irvine, California. For more information, visit www.lantronix.com.
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