“Lantronix’ design contest showcases many of the diverse applications that can be developed with our products, from security robots to topological survey drones to even cow houses in Japan,” said Daryl Miller, VP engineering at Lantronix. “The student entries also add a fresh perspective on using network technology. The interest and passion shown by past contestants makes participating in these events a highlight of my job, and we’re excited to present the Linux community with a powerful tool to Web-enable almost any device in a fraction of the typical development time.”

“We’re excited to launch our XPort Pro design competition and we look forward to seeing the ideas of Linux enthusiasts from across the globe,” said Jerry Chase, chief executive officer of Lantronix. “We expect this contest to give voice to the limitless, creative ideas made possible by the powerful combination of XPort Pro, Linux and the imaginations of the contestants.”

Lantronix, Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRX) is a global leader of secure communication technologies that simplify remote access, management and control of any electronic device. Its solutions empower businesses to make better decisions based on real-time information, and gain a competitive advantage by generating new revenue streams, improving productivity and increasing efficiency and profitability. Easy to integrate and deploy, Lantronix products remotely connect and control electronic equipment via the Internet; provide secure remote access to firewall-protected equipment; and enable remote management of IT equipment over the Internet. Founded in 1989, Lantronix serves some of the largest security, industrial and building automation, medical, transportation, retail/POS, financial, government, consumer electronics/appliances, IT/data center and pro-AV/signage entities in the world. The company’s headquarters are located in Irvine, Calif. For more information, visit www.lantronix.com