Lantronix and Radionics Form Strategic Relationship for Fire, Intrusion, and Access Control Networking Solutions

Strategic Insights -

Lantronix, Inc., a leading provider of device server technology, has announced a strategic relationship with Radionics, a division of Detection Systems, Inc., to develop advanced networking solutions for fire, intrusion, and access control equipment. The collaboration leverages Lantronics' Device Server Technology to provide existing LAN and WAN systems with TCP/IP connectivity over various protocols, addressing the needs of the electronic asset protection industry.

Key Takeaways:

  • The strategic relationship between Lantronix and Radionics aims to develop LAN and WAN networking solutions that enhance the capabilities of fire, intrusion, and access control equipment.
  • Lantronix's Device Server Technology enables existing LAN and WAN systems to establish TCP/IP connectivity over various protocols, eliminating the need for additional expense, maintenance, or supervision.
  • Radionics' components and systems provide quick and cost-effective networking solutions to electronic detection, control, and communication equipment for the electronic asset protection industry.
  • The collaboration has resulted in new solutions for Radionics' hardware and software systems, showcasing the benefits of integrating Lantronix's technology.
  • Lantronix's Device Server Technology provides Radionics software with the ability to communicate over TCP/IP through a virtual COM port.
  • Radionics' products cater to markets such as security systems, fire reporting alarm systems, and industrial control and warning equipment.
  • The relationship between Lantronix and Radionics has been described as mutually beneficial, with both parties recognizing the value of integrating their technologies.

Statistics:

  • Lantronix was established in 1989 and is headquartered in Irvine, California.
  • The company's Device Server Technology enables almost any electronic device to be accessed, managed, controlled, reprogrammed, and configured over the Internet or other networks using standard protocols for connectivity.
  • Detection Systems, Inc., now known as Detection Technology Inc., was listed on NASDAQ as DETC.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, "Lantronix, Inc. and Radionics Announce Strategic Relationship for Fire, Intrusion, and Access Control Networking Solutions", September 11, 2000
  • Lantronix Company Profile, www.deviceserver.com (now defunct)