NTC-500 5G series routers honored for exceptional innovation 

IRVINE, Calif., July 16, 2025 – Lantronix Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRX), a global leader in compute and connectivity IoT solutions enabling Edge AI Intelligence, announced today that it has received a 2025 Industrial IoT Product of the Year Award for its NTC-500 Series 5G wireless routers from IoT Evolution World, a leading authority covering IoT technologies. 

“We are very honored to receive the 2025 Industrial IoT Product of the Year Award for our NTC-500 Series 5G wireless routers from IoT Evolution World,” said Saleel Awsare, president and CEO of Lantronix. “The NTC-500 Series of 5G wireless routers meets enterprise demands by delivering a resilient, rugged and rapidly deployable enterprise-grade 5G solution without the cost, complexity or delays of running cable, bringing high-performance wireless connectivity within reach for a broad range of industrial applications.” 

“Lantronix is a worthy recipient of a 2025 Industrial IoT Product of Year Award. Its NTC-500 series is an outstanding representative of the diverse range of innovation driving the multi-billion-dollar IoT market today. It is my honor to congratulate Lantronix team for their innovative work and superior contribution to the rapidly evolving IoT industry,” said TMC’s CEO, Rich Tehrani. 

The NTC-500 Series is ideal for private 5G networks, brownfield retrofits, greenfield builds and dynamic environments. It enables rapid and seamless connectivity for mobile and modular assets, edge compute nodes and surveillance systems. By delivering cable-like performance over 5G at a breakthrough price, the NTC-500 Series empowers enterprises to deploy next-generation wireless infrastructure faster, enabling the rapid digitization of previously stranded or mobile assets and unlocking new levels of automation, operational agility and productivity across enterprise and industrial segments.  

Key Capabilities and Use Cases 

• High-Speed Data Transfer: Ultra-fast 5G data transmission for seamless communication between industrial assets and systems. Use Cases: Machine vision, remote inspections and firmware updates. 

• Low Latency for Real-Time Control: Near-instantaneous data, critical for robotics, AGVs, and security systems. Use Cases: Autonomous robotic arms, AGV coordination access control. 

• Cable-Free Connectivity for Improved Agility: Eliminate potentially thousands of dollars in cable runs, enabling flexible asset deployment. Use Cases: Modular production lines, pop-up logistics hubs, and reconfigurable warehouses. 

• Site-Wide Mobility for High-Density Asset Connectivity: Reliable and deterministic wireless communication across large campuses with many endpoints. Use Cases: Smart factories, AGV and Smart Forklift fleets, outdoor logistics yards. 

• Disruptive Price-Point: Enterprise-grade 5G at a price that expands addressable markets. Use Cases: Retail, QSR, mining, construction and cost-sensitive automation.  

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.  

For more information, visit the Lantronix website.  

About Crossfire Media 
Crossfire Media is an integrated marketing company with a core focus on future trends in technology. We service communities of interest with conferences, tradeshows, webinars and newsletters. Crossfire Media has a partnership with Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) to produce events and websites related to disruptive technologies. Crossfire Media is a division of Crossfire Consulting, a full service Information Technology company based in New York. 

 
About TMC 
For more than 20 years, TMC has been honoring technology companies with awards in various categories. These awards are regarded as some of the most prestigious and respected awards in the communications and technology sector worldwide. TMC also provides global buyers with valuable insights to make informed tech decisions through our editorial platforms, live events, webinars, and online advertising. Leading vendors trust TMC, thought leadership, and our events for branding, thought leadership, and lead generation.  

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