IRVINE, California, June 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lantronix Inc. (Nasdaq: LTRX), a global provider of Edge AI and industrial IoT solutions that power NDAA-compliant unmanned systems, critical infrastructure and resilient enterprise networks, today announced a partnership with Cherry & White, a UK-based provider of fast, secure Wi-Fi® solutions for enterprises, utilities and mission-critical infrastructure.
Key for critical infrastructure operators
For utilities, industrial facilities, defense installations and emergency services, connectivity gaps are more than an IT inconvenience; they constitute an operational obligation with direct consequences for safety, uptime and costs. Existing approaches force an unacceptable trade-off, creating persistent infrastructure that takes months to plan and deploy and incurs prohibitively high costs, while legacy portable solutions sacrifice performance, security, and manageability. The Rapid Wi-Fi Platform addresses this trade-off.
Built for the edge of the network – and the edge of the map
At the heart of the platform is the Lantronix NTC-552, a rugged industrial 5G gateway designed for demanding field environments. When combined with Cherry & White’s Rapid Wi-Fi technology, the platform delivers connectivity speeds that are up to 70 times faster than legacy solutions in environments with little or no connectivity and can be operational within minutes of arriving on site.
The platform is available in two deployment configurations:
- Vehicle connectivity solution installed on fleet and response vehicles to extend enterprise-level connectivity as the vehicle moves through the field.
- Peli connectivity solution Housed in a rugged, portable hard case designed for quick installation in the toughest environments, from emergency rooms to remote substations.
Both configurations share a common architecture: 5G NR Release 16 SA/NSA with automatic LTE/4G failover, Wi-Fi 6, 2.5 Gbps WAN throughput, AC or 18V tool battery, plug-and-play multi-interface integration (LAN/WAN, GNSS, Bluetooth, I/O), and centralized remote management via Lantronix’s Percepxion™ platform to significantly reduce expensive truck rolls and continuously enable remote visibility, no matter how remote deployment.
The platform is also ready for private 5G spectrum deployments in Germany, France, the United Kingdom and Latin America, positioning it as a purpose-built enabler for mobile network operators expanding enterprise and industrial private network offerings globally.
“Critical infrastructure operators are increasingly challenged to deploy secure, high-quality connectivity in remote and difficult environments,” said Mathi Gurusamy, Chief Strategy Officer at Lantronix. “Our partnership with Cherry & White combines Lantronix’s rugged industrial gateways with their Rapid Wi-Fi technology to create a powerful, easy-to-deploy platform that delivers resilient connectivity in locations that traditional networks cannot reach.”
“By integrating our Rapid Wi-Fi technology with Lantronix’s advanced industrial gateway, we can deliver high-bandwidth connectivity to locations where reliable access previously did not exist,” said David Bayley, Chief Operating Officer at Cherry & White. “Together we enable organizations to deploy critical communications infrastructure faster, more securely and at significantly lower costs.”
Benefits of the new connectivity platform
The connectivity platform is powered by Cherry & White’s Rapid Wi-Fi and powered by Lantronix’s rugged industrial IoT gateway NTC-552, which combines ultra-fast 5G connectivity with the robust performance of Wi-Fi 6 and serial interfaces.
The main benefits include:
- Mission-critical resilience at scale. 5G NR Release 16 SA/NSA with automatic LTE/4G failover, Wi-Fi 6 and 2.5Gbps WAN delivers carrier-grade connectivity with high availability – robust for the extreme environments where other solutions fail.
- Fast, flexible implementation with lower TCO. AC or 18V battery power for tools, plug-and-play multi-interface integration (LAN/WAN, GNSS, Bluetooth, I/O) and centralized Percepxion™ remote management reduce costly site visits and both initial and operational expenses.
- Global private 5G compatibility. Ready for private spectrum deployments in Germany, France, UK and Latin America – purpose-built for MNOs expanding their business and industrial private network offerings globally.
Key insights for investors
- Residential 5G and Industrial IoT Exposure. The platform directly targets two of the fastest-growing segments in the industrial IoT market, expanding the commercial reach of the NTC-552 into mission-critical industries characterized by long deployment cycles, multi-unit fleet purchases and a strong operator preference for centrally managed, remotely managed solutions.
- Recurring revenue profile. The partnership is structured to generate high-value recurring revenue through managed connectivity services and remote management through Percepxion™, moving Lantronix further up the value stack beyond hardware to software-connected, margin-enhancing service relationships.
- International market expansion. Private 5G spectrum compatibility in Germany, France, the United Kingdom and Latin America positions the platform for international scale, while Lantronix’s established defense, utility and industrial compliance credentials, including NDAA, accelerate Cherry & White’s entry into those markets and create a mutually reinforcing commercial footprint.
About Cherry & White
Cherry & White is a leading UK provider of advanced networking and telecommunications solutions, specializing in the design, integration and support of mission-critical infrastructure. With over 30 years of expertise, the company acts as a strategic partner for the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), utilities, defense and transport sectors. Cherry & White delivers a comprehensive portfolio of highly resilient technologies, ranging from secure PNT (Positioning, Navigation and Timing) and private 5G to optical transport and legacy-to-IP migration. By bridging the gap between innovative global technology and complex local requirements, Cherry & White enables organizations to achieve seamless digital transformation while maintaining the highest standards of security, reliability and operational continuity. Visit the Cherry & White website for more information http://www.cherry-white.co.uk.
About Lantronix
Lantronix Inc. (Nasdaq: LTRX) is a global leader in Edge AI and Industrial IoT solutions, delivering intelligent computing, secure connectivity and remote management for mission-critical applications. Serving fast-growing markets including smart cities, enterprise IT and commercial and unmanned defense systems, including drones, Lantronix enables customers to optimize their operations and accelerate digital transformation. The comprehensive portfolio of hardware, software and services supports applications from secure video surveillance and intelligent utility infrastructure to resilient out-of-band network management. By bringing intelligence to the network edge, Lantronix helps organizations achieve efficiency, security and competitive advantage in today’s AI-driven world. For more information, visit the Lantronix website.
“Safe Harbor” Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws, including, but not limited to, statements regarding growth expectations, expected performance, functionality, customer benefits and commercial opportunities related to the Rapid Wi-Fi Platform. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results, future operations, financial condition or performance to be materially different from our historical results or those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statement in this press release. The potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, factors such as the effects of negative or deteriorating regional and global economic conditions or market instability on our business, including effects on purchasing decisions of our customers; our ability to mitigate any disruptions to our and our suppliers’ and suppliers’ supply chains due to changes in U.S. or foreign government trade policies, including recently increased or future tariffs, a pandemic or other outbreaks, wars and recent conflicts in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, or other factors; future responses to and consequences of public health crises; cybersecurity risks; changes in applicable U.S. and foreign government laws and regulations; our ability to successfully implement our acquisition strategy or integrate acquired businesses; difficulties and costs in protecting patents and other proprietary rights; the level of our indebtedness, our ability to service our indebtedness and the restrictions in our debt agreements; and any additional factors included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on August 29, 2025, including in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of Part I of that report, as well as in our other public filings with the SEC. Additional risk factors may be identified from time to time in our future filings. In addition, actual results may differ due to additional risks and uncertainties of which we are not currently aware or do not currently consider to be material to our business. For these reasons, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements we make speak only as of the date on which they are made. We expressly disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date hereof to conform such statements to actual results or to any change in our opinions or expectations, except as required by applicable law or the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC. If we update or correct any forward-looking statements, investors should not infer that we will make additional updates or corrections.
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