IRVINE, Calif., March 30, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Lantronix, Inc. (Nasdaq:LTRX), a leader in device networking and data center management technologies, today was recognized by CMP Media's VARBusiness magazine as one of North America's top information technology (IT) vendors. Once again acknowledging the robust features of its support for IT integrators, resellers and consultants, Lantronix's Premier Partner Program received its second consecutive Five-Star Rating.
"We applaud vendors like Lantronix for their overall channel commitment and channel innovation," says VARBusiness Publisher Robert C. Demarzo. Of the 287 vendor programs reviewed this year, less than one-third of the vendors received the coveted Five-Star Rating in the magazine's 11th annual Partner Programs Guide survey. The guide appears in the March 21, 2005 issue of VARBusiness.
"It is very gratifying to once again be recognized by VARBusiness for our continued commitment to develop and expand channel marketing and sales initiatives in support of our channel partners," says Brad Painter, vice president worldwide channel sales for Lantronix. "Our secure remote management and device networking solutions open a wide range of revenue generating and margin-growth opportunities for our partners, and our Premier Partner Program provides them with the infrastructure, tools, and support they demand."
One significant feature of Lantronix's partner program includes its new Managed Service Provider (MSP) Resource Center designed to educate Lantronix channel partners on the bottom line benefits of implementing an MSP business model. The company continues to support its MSP strategy by selecting strategic partnerships that will enable its channel partners to further develop new highly profitable streams of service revenue.
About VARBusiness Magazine
For the past 18 years, VARBusiness' strategic resources have been the gateway to the Solution Provider community. VARBusiness provides unique strategic business and technology insight for Solution Providers through industry-defining research, in-depth editorial, channel events and innovative Web services, enabling IT professionals to make educated decisions for their businesses, partnerships and customers. VARBusiness has been the recipient of numerous industry awards for both editorial content and design. Additional information about VARBusiness products, events and services is available on the magazine's Web site at www.varbusiness.com
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 16-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, California. For more information, visit www.lantronix.com.