Case Study: Lantronix’s Open-Q SOM, utilized to integrate advanced acoustic technology into an innovative public safety solution

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 7, 2025 – Lantronix Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRX), a global leader in IoT compute and connectivity IoT solutions, today announced its new case study featuring GWACS Defense Inc., a Tulsa, Okla.-based military defense contractor. Delivering intelligence at the Edge, GWACS utilized Lantronix’s Open-Q™ 8250CS System on Module (SOM) and Lantronix’s Engineering Services to adapt its military-grade gunshot and noise detection system for the commercial market. Uses of the new Acoustic Event of Interest (AEI) platform include detection of active shooters in public spaces, such as schools, hospitals, construction sites and entertainment venues.

“The successful development of our gunshot detection solution exemplifies the powerful collaboration between GWACS Defense, and Lantronix, setting a new standard in acoustic detection, connectivity and public safety technology,” said Jud Gudgel, CEO of GWACS Defense Inc.

GWACS Defense Case Study Overview

Leveraging the Lantronix Open-Q 8250CS SOM as well as engineering expertise from Lantronix, GWACS created a solution that delivers unmatched precision, connectivity and affordability. Among the benefits were accelerated time to market; platform scalability to adapt to diverse applications; and cutting-edge 5G connectivity, delivering a cost-effective on-device solution that maintains military-grade reliability.

“With the help of Lantronix, GWACS is bringing advanced military-grade technology to the commercial market for the first time and at a price that is both competitive and compelling,” added Shel Jones, US Army LTC Retired, vice president of Business Development at GWACS Defense Inc.

Success Highlights: A Powerful Edge Processing Platform for Gunshot Detection

Lantronix’s Open-Q 8250CS SOM provided a defense-grade, production-ready SOM with robust firmware support, which enabled GWACS Defense to adapt its military-grade gunshot detection system for the commercial market, delivering unmatched precision, connectivity and affordability.

This collaboration enabled seamless integration of AI and DSP algorithms for real-time acoustic detection on device; streamlined development with engineering services that minimized technical risk; and advanced connectivity options, including 5G capabilities for ultra-fast, low-latency communications, ensuring real-time alerts and secure cloud integration.

“Lantronix’s advanced IoT SOM technology enhances connectivity and scalability, enabling GWACS Defense to make available its military-grade acoustic safety system to schools, hospitals, municipalities and private enterprises,” said Tom Thornton, Director, Compute Solutions, at Lantronix Inc.

For the complete GWACS case study, visit the Lantronix case study webpage here.

About Lantronix   

Lantronix Inc. is a global leader of compute and connectivity IoT solutions that target high-growth industries including Smart Cities, Automotive and Enterprise. Lantronix’s products and services empower companies to succeed in the growing IoT markets by delivering customizable solutions that address each layer of the IoT Stack. Lantronix’s leading-edge solutions include Intelligent Substations infrastructure, Infotainment systems and Video Surveillance, supplemented with advanced Out-of-Band Management (OOB) for Cloud and Edge Computing. 

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