Lantronix

Lantronix is a provider of secure device networking, Out-of-Band Management (OOB), and embedded computing solutions for enterprise, industrial, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) environments.

• Secure OOB hardware and software for remote IT infrastructure access (infrastructure management).
• Embedded computing and system-on-module platforms for OEM and Internet of Things (IoT) devices (embedded computing / IoT).
• Device networking and connectivity solutions for serial, Ethernet, Wi‑Fi, and cellular integration (connectivity / networking).
• Cloud-based device management and edge management services for deployed assets (device management / IoT platform).
• Engineering services and custom design support for embedded and networking deployments (professional services).

More About Lantronix

Lantronix focuses on secure connectivity and management of distributed equipment, targeting enterprise IT, industrial, and OEM use cases where remote access, monitoring, and control are required. Its portfolio spans hardware, firmware, and software that bridge Operational technology (OT) and IP networks, allowing organizations to onboard, manage, and service devices across data centers, branch locations, factories, transportation systems, and other field environments.

A central solution area for Lantronix is secure OOB (infrastructure management), where purpose-built console servers, remote management gateways, and related software provide resilient access paths to routers, switches, servers, power distribution units, and other critical infrastructure. These devices typically support serial console, Ethernet, cellular, and Virtual Private Network (VPN) connectivity, and integrate with Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) frameworks such as RADIUS, TACACS+, and LDAP/Active Directory. This architecture allows administrators to perform troubleshooting, firmware updates, and configuration changes even when primary production networks are unavailable.

Lantronix also delivers embedded computing and system-on-module offerings (embedded computing / IoT) used by OEMs to embed networking, compute, and security into products such as medical devices, industrial controllers, kiosks, and transportation systems. These modules commonly support Linux or other embedded operating systems, Hardware Root of Trust (HRoT) features, and a range of interfaces including UART, Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), I2C, USB, and Ethernet. By abstracting low-level connectivity and security stacks, these platforms enable device makers to focus engineering resources on application logic while relying on Lantronix for networking and manageability functions.

In the device networking category (connectivity / networking), Lantronix provides hardware and firmware that convert legacy serial or fieldbus endpoints into IP-enabled devices. These products often function as serial-to-Ethernet or serial-to-wireless gateways, using Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), HTTP/HTTPS, Secure Shell (SSH), Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), and related protocols to expose device data and control interfaces to enterprise networks and management tools. This approach supports modernization of brownfield environments where replacing existing equipment is not desirable, while still enabling integration with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), or IT monitoring systems.

Lantronix complements its hardware with cloud-based management and edge services (device management / IoT platform), enabling centralized configuration, firmware distribution, monitoring, and alerting across fleets of deployed devices. These platforms generally leverage standard web APIs, secure TLS-based communications, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to integrate with enterprise IT operations, Security Operations (SecOps), and DevOps workflows. Multi-tenant architectures and policy-based management support service providers and enterprises that manage distributed deployments across multiple customers or sites.

For customers requiring tailored solutions, Lantronix offers engineering and design services (professional services) that cover hardware customization, firmware development, and integration into customer-specific back-end systems. This services layer positions the company in solution categories that span infrastructure management, IoT connectivity, embedded computing, and remote device lifecycle management, with a focus on secure connectivity between field devices and enterprise or cloud systems.