LAS VEGAS, May 4, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Lantronix, Inc. (Nasdaq:LTRX), a leader in device networking and data center management technologies, today announced it has been awarded Network Computing Magazine's 2005 Well-Connected Award as "Best Console Server" for its SecureLinx(tm) SLC 16 console manager. A console server provides secure, consolidated management access to servers and IT infrastructure equipment from across the data center, or across the globe.
"The Well-Connected Awards are the only industry awards given by technologists based on real-world product testing and evaluation. These awards take the pulse of the technology industry and reflect the best of what IT has to offer," said Fritz Nelson, vice president and group publisher of the Network Computing Enterprise Architecture Group. "This is an important distinction from any other award program -- the products selected in the Well-Connected Awards are unique because they have been graded with the same criteria IT professionals use to make purchasing decisions- truly the most outstanding products and services available."
The SecureLinx SLC became a finalist in the Well-Connected awards after receiving the magazine's Editor's Choice Award in the October 1, 2004 issue. The SecureLinx SLC was described as having "the best combination of flexibility, ease-of-use, and internal capabilities." It was specifically commended in several key feature areas, including recognition as "the only appliance to allow for front-panel configuration, a key consideration for some remote or wiring-closet installations," and having "the most complete internal administration and reporting capabilities."
"We are honored and delighted to receive the 2005 Well-Connected Award for Best Console Server," stated Marc Nussbaum, president and CEO of Lantronix. "This award reflects Lantronix's long heritage in providing best-in class data center management solutions to IT professionals and service providers."
The SecureLinx SLC provides award winning ease-of-use and installation features, with all models offering a variety of power options, including single-AC, dual-AC or dual-DC power. The unique SLC front panel includes an LCD display and keypad for easy deployment (e.g. quickly setting the IP address), and dual 32-bit PC card slots for expansion. Management access is provided either through dual-redundant in-band connections (e.g. dual Ethernet management ports) or out-of-band management (i.e. through a dial-up modem) for always available monitoring, maintenance or troubleshooting of servers and infrastructure equipment. All models offer rich security capabilities such as authentication, encryption and firewall features that protect end users' resources, while still providing the flexibility of remote access. About SecureLinx
The SecureLinx family of data center management products from Lantronix, Console Servers (SLC), Remote KVM(tm) (SLK) and Intelligent Power Managers (SLP), provide IT administrators secure, consolidated management of nearly anything in the data center, from across the data center, or across the globe. With SecureLinx, it's just like being there.
About Lantronix, Inc.
Lantronix, Inc. (Nasdaq:LTRX) develops hardware and software solutions to help remotely access and manage electronic products and network infrastructure equipment. 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 want to design, manage and configure products and network infrastructure equipment, incorporating the advantages of remote device management. The company's worldwide headquarters are located in Irvine, California. For more information, visit www.lantronix.com.
Lantronix is a registered trademark and SecureLinx is a trademark of Lantronix, Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.